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Yufuin Santoukan
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9.2

Exceptional

1,144 reviews

1,144 reviews

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9.0

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
FREE
Walkable places
Noichigo
80 m
Tsunouchiya
80 m
You-ki-ya
90 m
Yufuin Retro Motor Museum
120 m
Museum of Automobile History Kyushu
130 m
Popular landmarks
Yufuin Basin
150 m
Yufuin Chagall Museum
160 m
Mt. Yufu
160 m
Showa Retro Park Yufuin Showakan -ALWAYS-
160 m
Tenso Shrine
250 m
Closest landmarks
Yufuin Basin
150 m
Yufuin Orgel no Mori
160 m
Yufuin Chagall Museum
160 m
Mt. Yufu
160 m
Yufuin no Inu Yashiki
160 m

Yufuin Santoukan

1553 Kawakami, Yufu, Yufu, Japan, 879-5102 - See map

This ryokan features free Wi-Fi in all rooms for easy connection, and car park free of charge. Strategically situated in Yufu, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Mt. Yufu. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, hot spring bath and sauna on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

Located in heart of Yufu

Front desk [24-hour]

Excellent room comfort & quality

Excellent breakfast

Facilities

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Sauna

Shops

Coffee shop

Bar

This property is in high demand!

4 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.7
Location rating9.0
Nearest airportOita Airport (OIT)
Distance to airport41.6 km

Rooms available at Yufuin Santoukan

Exceptional
Room comfort & quality

9.1

Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 6 futons
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Deluxe Japanese-Style Family Room with Open-Air Bath
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 6 futons
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Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 4 futons
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Standard Japanese-style Room with Open-Air Bath
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 2 futons
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Japanese Style For 3 Persons
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 3 futons
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Twin Room - 2 Single beds
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Superior Japanese Style Room
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 4 futons
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Japanese Style with Open-Air Bath
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 futons
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Standard Japanese-Style Room
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  • Room size: 13 m²/140 ft²
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 3 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Bathtub
  • 2 futons
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Frequently asked questions

What points of interest are nearby Yufuin Santoukan that are in walking range?

While staying at Yufuin Santoukan, kick start your getaway by visiting the nearest destinations that are within walking distance to the property which include Yufuin Retro Motor Museum, Museum of Automobile History Kyushu, and Kyushu Yufuin Folk Craft Village.

What bars are in close proximty of Yufuin Santoukan?

While staying at Yufuin Santoukan, delight in your evening or night out at Tan's Bar to make the most out of your nightlife.

How many rooms does Yufuin Santoukan have?

Yufuin Santoukan has a total of 13 rooms.

What do guests love most about Yufuin Santoukan?

Past guests that stayed at Yufuin Santoukan have given this property a rating of 9.7 for its exceptional service as the primary highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Yufuin Santoukan's food?

74.0% of our past guest reviews have given an optimistic review and remarks about this property's food. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Yufuin Santoukan down in the review.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Yufuin Santoukan's spa?

71.0% of our past customer reviews have given a positive review and comments about this property's spa. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Yufuin Santoukan down in the review section.

What is the average rating that verified Families with older children have given to Yufuin Santoukan?

Past families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Yufuin Santoukan an average rating of 9.3. You can look into more thorough customer ratings and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Group travelers have given to Yufuin Santoukan?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Yufuin Santoukan an average rating of 9.1. You can check out more detailed customer assessments and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What do local travelers think about Yufuin Santoukan?

Verified local travelers that have stayed at this property have given Yufuin Santoukan an average rating of 9.5. You can look up on more detailed customer evaluations, and responses for this property down in the review section.

What is the closest airport to Yufuin Santoukan?

The closest airport to Yufuin Santoukan is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 128.0 km away.

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What people love about Yufuin Santoukan

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The room was clean and spacious, with personal onsen."

    Tsz

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    November 9, 2022

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Location is also good."

    Man

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    February 8, 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Spaciousness

    "The room is very large for just one person."

    Kejian

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    October 10, 2020

Property ranking|Compared to 331 Yufu properties
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Service score
9.7/10
Room comfort score
9.1/10
Location score
9.1/10
Cleanliness score
9.4/10
Better than
89
%
of Yufu properties
Better than
87
%
of Yufu properties
Better than
86
%
of Yufu properties
Better than
86
%
of Yufu properties
Overall rating:

9.2

Exceptional
929 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Location
9.0
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What travelers say they love:
Tradition Ryokan with good service.
Lay from Singapore
Couple
More about Yufuin Santoukan

More about Yufuin Santoukan

Yufuin Santoukan

Make your vacation a genuine city adventure with a stay at Yufuin Santoukan, which offers an activity-enabling location right in the city center -- so you can see more and do more in Yufu. Need to get away from your everyday city life? Just 160 m from Mt. Yufu, Yufuin Santoukan is the ideal base camp for an escape into pristine nature and natural exploration.
The facilities and services provided by Yufuin Santoukan ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the ryokan's free parking, right on-site. The ryokan provides front desk services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience.
For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Please be advised that smoking is not allowed in the ryokan to allow cleaner air for all guests. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Yufuin Santoukan guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms at Yufuin Santoukan are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. In-room entertainment such as television, is provided for guests in select rooms. The ryokan also offers a refrigerator in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed.
Knowing that bathroom amenities play an important role in increasing guests' satisfaction, the ryokan provides a hair dryer, bathrobes and towels in some select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. A night in at the ryokan's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions. Vending machines are on 24 hours a day, so you can grab a snack at any time of day or night.
To fill your days, be sure to check out the fantastic facilities offered at Yufuin Santoukan. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage and sauna. Pick up something memorable for yourself or those waiting for you back at home, at the shops and souvenir shops.


Around the property

Take advantage of the opportunity to explore Yufu while in the city. One of the city's most iconic and famous buildings is Sagiridai Observatory, located 1.6 km away.


Reasons to stay here

Rooms don't get much cheaper than here, being less than 94% of the city's accommodation.
Guests who stayed here rated the facilities above 88% of other accommodations in the city.
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 94% of the city's accommodation.

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Amenities and facilities

Exceptional
Facilities

9.1

Most talked about facilities

Food & Dining

19 mentions

Breakfast

6 mentions

Housekeeping

4 mentions

Swimming Pool

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • Japanese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Massage
  • Sauna
Cleanliness and safety
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Hygiene certification
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Kitchen
  • Vending machine
Swimming & soaking
  • Hot spring bath
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Heating in public area
  • Luggage storage
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Shops
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathtub
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Towels

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Asian

Location

1553 Kawakami, Yufu, Yufu, Japan, 879-5102
Exceptional
Location

9

Airports
  • Oita Airport (OIT)
    41.6 km 54 min drive
  • Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
    67.1 km 2.3 hour drive
Public transportation
  • Yufuin Train Station
    1.2 km
  • Minami Yufu Train Station
    4.2 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Iwao Hospital
    830 m
Convenience store
  • Lawson
    240 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    1.2 km

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Craft Village
    140 m
  • Yunotsubo Kaido
    150 m
  • Yufuin Basin
    150 m
  • Yufuin Chagall Museum
    160 m
  • Mt. Yufu
    160 m
  • Showa Retro Park Yufuin Showakan -ALWAYS-
    160 m
  • Tenso Shrine
    250 m
  • Unaki Hime Shrine
    1.2 km
  • Sagiridai Observatory
    1.6 km
  • Michi-no-Eki Yufuin
    3.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Noichigo
    80 m
  • Tsunouchiya
    80 m
  • You-ki-ya
    90 m
  • Yufuin Retro Motor Museum
    120 m
  • Museum of Automobile History Kyushu
    130 m
  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Craft Village
    140 m
  • Yufuin no Nekoyashiki
    140 m
  • Yufuin Floral Village
    150 m
  • Yufu no Hana
    150 m
  • Yunotsubo Kaido
    150 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Others
  • Check-in is not possible after 06:00 PM. Guests arriving outside the mentioned check-in hours are requested to provide an estimated time of arrival in the Special Request section upon booking.
  • Any additional people that are not included in the original reservation are not allowed to stay.
  • Please inform the property regarding number of children, age, meal plan, and extra bed requests in the Special Request section upon booking.
  • There is no English speaking staff at the property.
  • Guests who reserved a room with dinner must check in before 06:00 PM or dinner cannot be served and no refund provided.
  • The pick-up service from JR Yufuin station has been ended.
  • Children can stay in some rooms. Please note that some room types do not allow children to stay.
  • Children under 6 years old will be charged JPY 2,200 per child per night when using existing bedding.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from15:00
  • Check-in until18:00
  • Check-out until11:00
  • Reception open until18:00
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsno
  • Number of rooms 13
  • Room voltage100

Reviews of Yufuin Santoukan from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
9.2
/
10
Exceptional
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.1
Location9.0
Room comfort and quality9.1
Service9.7
Value for money8.7
High score for Yufu
Rating
9+ Exceptional (367)
8-9 Excellent (90)
7-8 Very Good (52)
6-7 Good (4)
<6 Below Expectation (8)
Time of the year
Mar - May (130)
Jun - Aug (91)
Sep - Nov (121)
Dec - Feb (179)

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10.0
Exceptional
Tsz from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Deluxe Japanese-Style Room with Open Air Bath
Stayed 1 night in October 2022

Amazing stay”

The location is good. The lake Kinrin is near the hotel (within 5 minutes of walk). The Japanese dinner and breakfast were delicate. The staffs were helpful and nice. The room was clean and spacious, with personal onsen. There were also several public onsen. I would definitely recommend this hotel to travellers.

Reviewed November 10, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Kejian from China
Solo traveler
Superior Japanese-Style Room with Open-Air Bath
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Friendly Staff, Excellent Room, Dinner and Service”

The room is very large for just one person. There is a bedroom/dining area, then there is also a living room area. The bathroom has a regular shower area, which is really large, then there is the outdoor onsen tub. The tub area is covered with wood/bamboo screen, so you can't really see the view, but right outside was some parking lot, so I was just watching the little garden in my guestroom. The public bath is really nice. The hotel is very pretty, right outside my room was the garden. With the maple leaf season, it was a beautiful view. The dinner was really nice, but also every dish was a very large portion. By the last two dishes, I could barely finish them. The girl who took care of me during the stay was very friendly. Although she spoke very little English, she tried to introduce everything to me and make conversations with me during dinner. Rest of the staff was also professional and caring.

Reviewed October 11, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Long from Hong Kong SAR, China
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Lovely hotel with great service and own Onsen!!”

The staff could speak a little bit of English and they were very helpful, allowing me to quickly familiarize myself with the facilities. The welcome snack, dinner and breakfast were fantastic, the lady was patient in introducing each dish. I was able to enjoy a high-quality meal in my own room. Besides, I had my own Onsen in my room which allowed me to relax before sleeping and waking up in the morning.

Reviewed December 18, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
SHIH-TING from Taiwan
Solo traveler
Japanese-Style Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

The best service! ”

Great service. Outdoor and indoor hotspring in the room. There are also public hotspring options. Staff were all nice. The meal is delicate and fantastic. What a great memory I had. Highly recommended!

Reviewed May 16, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Mandelena from Singapore
Couple
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Exceptional”

The staff are very friendly & warm! Impeccable service. :) Superb location and the room is nice & cosy. Meal service was definitely the highlight! Tip: Park your car at the hotel and explore the Yufu shopping district that's a stone throw away.

Reviewed January 19, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Man from Hong Kong SAR, China
Family with teens
Superior Japanese Style Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2023

Highly recommend!”

Very good service. Especially the lady who serve us, she is wonderful. Location is also good. Food is excellent. Definitely, we will visit again.

Reviewed February 08, 2023

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9.6
Exceptional
CHONG from South Korea
Solo traveler
Twin Room - 2 Single beds
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Beutiful Place”

Every moment make me happy with their service. Fantastic dinner and breakfast would make your trip more valuable.

Reviewed November 16, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Chun from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Japanese Style with Open-Air Bath
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

GOOD CHOICE”

Nice room, nice service, nice view, nice hot spring, nice dinner and breakfast. Worth it.

Reviewed October 09, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Chit from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Japanese Style with Open-Air Bath
Stayed 1 night in January 2020

Enjoyable experience”

Excellent service and food! Staff is very helpful and thoughtful! The outdoor hot spring inside our room is great! The heating in my room is sufficient, except for the toilet and bathroom. Though facilities are a bit old, they are very clean and tidy. Strongly recommend Yufuin Santoukan to those who have never tried Japanese onsen hotel before! Trust me it is value for money!

Reviewed January 12, 2020

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9.6
Exceptional
Leon from Japan
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in February 2020

Onsen hotel”

Yufuin is a lovelier place to stay than nearby Beppu. This onsen ryokan offers two bathing facilities (both with an indoor onsen and outdoor rotenburo) and large, traditional Japanese-style tatami rooms. The staff were lovely.

Reviewed February 20, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Soyeon from South Korea
Family with teens
Stayed 1 night in December 2018

It was a really wonderful experience.”

He came to pick us up right away even though we arrived at the station earlier than we told before. I think the reason why the hotel asked for the gender is to prepare a dress that fits the gender. So When arrived the room, we could feel that the room was ready for us. It was good from this careful concern. The staff, who were assigned us, combined with humor and kindness, treated us with a smile all the time. All the staff in Yufuin Santoukan were kind. Thank you very much. In the dinner, because I couldn't eat raw food, she changed it to cooked food for me! Even after checkout, he took us back to Yufuin Station. Just there were small drawbacks. It was very embarrassing to see a live mouse in an open-air hot spring in 金鱗の湯 and the bottom of the bath in 妃泉の湯 was slanted enough to fall down when entering, but there was no warning sign. Despite these shortcomings, the memory in Santoukan is full of good memories. Thank you for making and serving us a great experience.

Reviewed December 16, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Ong from Singapore
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in December 2015

staff is very helpful”

staff is so helpful bring me around ryokan and the food is so awesome

is my 1st time visit yufuin , is worth paying staying in Santoukan , staff is so helpful bring me around and explain how the onsen timing , the food is so excellent , will go back again and stay in Santoukan .

Reviewed December 19, 2015

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9.2
Exceptional
Susan from Australia
Couple
Stayed 1 night in June 2016

Recommended Ryokan-Yufuin Village”

Santoukan is well appointed being a few minutes walk to the central village & primary market street. Rooms with a private Onsen vary in size-it's important to ensure your desired room choice matches the photo shown on the website. The Spring water is crystal clear & staff very attentive. The traditional dinner & breakfast is excellent--should you be hesitant to try as a first experience, please be assured you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed June 23, 2016

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9.6
Exceptional
Kun from Thailand
Couple
Stayed 1 night in April 2016

Nice people, good food, close to attractions in Yufuin”

We were very happy with the experience we had at Santoukan. The staff is very nice. The food is good. It is located close to Kinrin lake and other places that you might want to visit in Yufuin. :D

Reviewed April 07, 2016

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9.2
Exceptional
CHIANG from Macau SAR, China
Couple
Superior Japanese Style Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

Wonderful stay”

Super convenient location: this onsen ryokan (hot spring hotel) is located in a quite corner right next to the popular shopping street, the beautiful Kinrin Lake, and the famous hot pot rice restaurant "Yufumabushishin". Excellent service: Offer free transportation between Yufuin JR/bus station. Staff is super polite and helpful. The young lady serving us speaks fluent English. Dinner and breakfast are included and are served inside your room. Food is decent and tasty. Nice amenities: Room is spacious (one living room and one bedroom/dining room). Bathroom and toilet included in the room. Together with its adjacent sister ryokan, there are 4 onsens available for the hotel guests. No view at onsens but still very quiet and comfortable.

Reviewed November 05, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
Ching from Taiwan
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2019

An exceptional hotel for an exceptional place”

It is also the details, good details! I would have given the rating of 6-Star if there is such thing! Food was decadent (“8 course meal”beautifully plated, if I counted right), cannot be better! staff was super polite and friendly, the tatami room was spacious, nicely and comforting layout, amenities was well thought out, hot spring facilities was just wonderful - 2 tubs, each has insider and outdoor ones. The “hotel” was about 25 mins walk away. The hotel staff picked us up in no time after we call them(they also dropped us off after). Yufuin is just a lovely place to stroll and shop. We really enjoyed the walk toward the bus station after dropped off the luggage. It is like 1 min walk away from the 金鱗 Kinlin Lake. All and all, it is just a lovely trip and wonderful stay! Nothing I could even criticize on maybe if I have to pick on one thing, it would be no clock in the hot spring place but maybe it is all intentional to forget about time! VCC, Toronto, Canada CCT, Taiwan Nov. 12-13, 2019

Reviewed November 16, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
alice from United States
Family with teens
Japanese Style with Open-Air Bath
Stayed 1 night in June 2017

Great Value / delicious dinner + breakfast ”

loved this place. I booked a room with private bath. Breakfast and Dinner were great - presentation is seriously michelin level. Pick up service was a nice complimentary bonus, and the staff are so kind and welcoming. My mother and I thoroughly loved this place and plan on coming back on our next visit to yufuin. Highly recommend! This is seriously a great value, considering the quality of the room, service, and food you are getting.

Reviewed March 20, 2018

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9.7
Exceptional
Sang from South Korea
Family with young children
Stayed 1 night in October 2014

Excellent Japanese Roykan ”

Dining, Staff Performance, Hotel Condition

Compared to the standard hotel, the Japanese Ryokan is rather expensive accommodation. However, it is acceptable since the hotel service is excellent and the hotel is located at the hot spring point. The existence of personal hot spring outdoor bath is one of the main reasons for me to choose this hotel. At Yufuin province, I may recommend this hotel.

Reviewed October 27, 2014

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10.0
Exceptional
Paul from Malaysia
Couple
Standard Japanese-Style Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Personalised Service”

Wonderful experience and hotel has a open air and close door onsen and the staff service was absolutely good and exceed our expectation. thank you will recommend without doubts on this hotel and walking distance to the mysterious yufuin lake.... and easy access to the market..

Reviewed December 25, 2019

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9.2
Exceptional
Virginia from Hong Kong SAR, China
Couple
Stayed 1 night in February 2018

Excellent service and spa”

All staff were really nice. Very spacious rooms. Have 4 pools for guests to choose. Yufuin is a very pretty place. Worth to spend a night there and this hotel is a good choice.

Reviewed February 11, 2018

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