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Beppu, Yufuin Team Up to Create World’s Top Onsen Area; Rival Cities Will Cooperate to Boost Guest Spending, Increase Kyushu Tourism

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By Satoshi Yamaguchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

15:06 JST, December 17, 2025

OITA – Two cities in Oita Prefecture known for their onsen hot spring resorts have agreed to form a partnership aiming to develop the region into the world’s top area for onsen tourism. Beppu City, home to Beppu Onsen, and Yufu City, home to Yufuin Onsen, have apparently overcome their longsta...

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