Lake Kinrinko (Yufuin)
金鱗湖
Lake Kinrinko is a small lake in the hot spring town of Yufuin. Its water comes from both hot and cold springs under the lake. On cool mornings, mist rises from the surface and makes a famous view. Many visitors walk to the lake from Yufuin Station through the town's shops and galleries.
Visitor information
- Getting there
Visitors often walk to the lake from JR Yufuin Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- On cold mornings in autumn and winter, steam rises from the lake surface.
- For the misty view, come early in the morning, especially after rain while it is still cool.
- Both hot and cold springs well up from under the lake.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The lake is best known for the mist that rises from it on autumn and winter mornings, so come early in the day to see it.
- The lake is about a 25-minute walk from Yufuin Station.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Oita and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Oita
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:01
- Sunrise06:35
- Dhuhr11:59
- Asr14:57
- Maghrib17:19
- Isha18:43
Times are calculated for Oita City. Times may differ elsewhere in Oita.
Places to pray near Lake Kinrinko (Yufuin)
Halal food near Lake Kinrinko (Yufuin)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: Ivan P, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): japan.travel, visit-oita.jp