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Kinrin Lake

A lake known for its scenic charm and mystical, morning mist.

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Kinrin Lake is one of many popular tourist spots in the hot springs town of Yufuin. The lake sits under Mt. Yufu and as such was called takemoto-no-ike (lit. “lake under the mountain”) for years. However, it was renamed to Kinrin, or “golden scales”, by Mori Kuso in 1884 when he saw the golden glimmering scales of fish as they swam at sunset.

The hot spring waters well up at the lake’s bottom, keeping the waters at a steady, warm temperature all year around. As a result, an almost magical swirl of steam can be seen dancing across the lake surface in the early mornings of winter and fall.

The entire 400-meter perimeter of the lake is set up for easy walking so visitors can enjoy watching the fish and aquatic birds over a stroll. The lake is also home to a Shinto torii gate from the neighboring Tenso Shrine, lending an added air of mystique.
The autumn season, with brightly colored leaves, offers an especially gorgeous backdrop to see and enjoy.

Highlights

  • Morning steam can be seen in the early morning hours of autumn and winter.
  • Famous spot to see the autumn leaves.
  • Don’t forget to visit the Tenso Shrine next door during your visit.

Videos

Photos

  • Kinrin Lake in Autumn

    Kinrin Lake in Autumn

  • The morning mists over Kinrin Lake

    The morning mists over Kinrin Lake

  • The torii gate of Tenso Shrine

    The torii gate of Tenso Shrine

  • Aquatic birds

    Aquatic birds

  • Cafe

    Cafe

  • Sunset

    Sunset

Reviews

16
  • 老媽亭

    金鱗湖的景色很夢幻,看著湖面倒映著旁邊樹與山嵐的美景,感覺會忘記一切煩憂!

  • 可 可

    金鱗湖附近有一些湖畔咖啡廳~可以坐下來用餐享受美景哦在湯布院這裡不管是想要找日式雜貨、甜點美食、伴手禮都有哦❤️

  • 鄭畫詩

    金鱗湖 很夢幻仙境一般,讓人如癡如醉⋯令人陶醉哦黃昏時分,湖面在夕陽照射下閃閃發光~美麗天光、相當燦爛耀眼動人,真是美不勝收啊👍

  • Hanako Angela

    冬天早上去湖邊水蒸氣凝結所營造出來的朦朧美,更添加了神秘色彩。

  • 戴梅芳

    金鱗湖面積不大繞一圈不用太久,可以多留一點時間去逛逛附近的小店。

Details

Name in Japanese
金鱗湖
Address
1561-1 Yufuinchokawakami, Yufu City, Oita
Access
20 min. walk from Yufuin Station on the JR Kyudai Main Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)