Kinrin Lake
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.
There are some lakeside cafes near Kinrin Lake where you can sit down, have a meal, and enjoy the view. In Yufuin, you can find Japanese goods, delicious sweets, and souvenirs—there's something for everyone! ❤️