15 of Yufuin’s Best Ryokan for Couples That Have Rooms With Open-Air Baths
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If you want to spend some special time as a couple, we recommend a trip to Yufuin, located at the foot of Mt. Yufu in Oita! Yufuin has the second highest number of hot springs in the country. It is one of Japan's leading onsen resorts. The main street, Yunotsubo Kaido, is lined with stylish cafes and retro shops, perfect for a date. Other highlights include the fantastic Lake Kinrin and the horse-drawn carriages that run through the town. After sightseeing in the onsen town, check in at a onsen ryokan that has a ``room with an open-air bath'' where just the two of you can spend time♡This time, we will introduce ryokan in Yufuin that has a ``room with an open-air bath''.
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Yufuin in Oita is always ranked high in national onsen rankings. There are many sophisticated ryokan, and there are many hotels that will satisfy couples who love onsen. As you exit Yufuin Station, the gateway to Yufuin, you will find Yunotsubo Kaido, which stretches approximately 800 meters. It's lined with retro general stores, gourmet food shops, stylish cafes, art museums, and more, perfect for a date ♡
Yufuin has many ryokan that are perfect for couples, such as ryokan that are only for 2 people and detached inns! If you're traveling as a couple, choose a room with an open-air bath that will bring the two of you closer together. The two of you can have both the hot spring and the scenery to yourself♡This time, we'll be talking about some of onsen most recommended open-air baths, including an inn with a spectacular view where you can see the majestic Mt. Yufu and the overwhelming morning mist, and ryokan where you can enjoy exquisite gourmet food made with seasonal ingredients from Oita. Introducing ryokan with rooms with baths.
Yufuin Hanayoshi is a onsen ryokan that is popular for its view of Mt. Yufu. From the window on one side of the lobby lounge, you can see the wide expanse of Mt. Yufu and the cityscape of Yufuin in the distance. Especially from September to December, the morning mist that gives the name of ryokan appears, creating a mysterious world. Access: Approximately 6 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. If you make a reservation, you can receive free transportation.
The guest rooms at Yufuin Hanayoshi are divided into "Yume no Sato," a detached room with an open-air bath in every room, and "Hanayoshi," which has a detached room with an open-air bath and a Japanese-Western room with a great view. The rooms with open-air baths come in a variety of types, including Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, but they are all modern and luxurious. Some rooms even have a terrace, and the beautiful nature of Yufuin spreads out beyond the window. Why not spend some relaxing time together while enjoying the breeze?
In the open-air baths in your guest rooms, you can enjoy the natural onsen as much as you like. There are various bath designs and views, and depending on the room, you can take a bath while looking at Mt. Yufu. If you're lucky, you may be able to see Mt. Yufu shrouded in morning mist in the early morning. In addition to the open-air baths, there are also indoor baths, so you can feel at ease on cold days or when washing your body.
Dinner is a Japanese kaiseki meal using local seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy Yufuin-style gourmet dishes such as "Specially Selected Kuroge Wagyu Beef Lava Grill", which is grilled to your liking on Aso's bedrock plate, and fresh "Seki Horse Mackerel" grown in the Bungo Channel.
Breakfast is a Japanese breakfast with freshly cooked white rice, grilled fish of the day, handmade tofu, dashimaki omelet, and more. In particular, the miso soup made with homemade miso made by the proprietress is very popular.
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Yufuin Onsen Hanayoshi
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 913-11 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- Approximately 6 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station / Approximately 3 minutes by car from Yufuin IC
Yufu no Aya YADOYA Ohashi is ryokan for couples, limited to two adults. There are 14 detached houses scattered around the vast grounds of 3,300 tsubo. All detached guest rooms are equipped with open-air baths and indoor baths, so you can enjoy a luxurious bath with free-flowing hot spring water. You can enjoy the seasonal scenery from the open-air bath in your room, and spend a romantic time just for the two of you♡ Access is about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. If you make a reservation, you can pick up and drop off for free.
There are 14 rooms in total, and you can choose between a Western-style room and a Japanese-Western style room. This is a special room with a view of Mt. Yufu from the terrace. Spend a relaxing time with your lover while gazing at Mt. Yufu beyond the window. It is the happiest space where you can make special memories.
All rooms have open-air baths and indoor baths with 100% natural hot springs. You can also enjoy the cool evening breeze on the wooden deck while gazing at Mt. Yufu. Put on a moist yukata or monk's work clothes after the bath, and relax with him in your room.
For dinner, we have a special dinner using A5 grade Wagyu beef carefully selected by a directly managed butcher shop. You can choose between sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. The meal area is a private meal room, so you can enjoy dinner and breakfast in a relaxed atmosphere with just the two of you.
Breakfast is a warm Japanese meal made with local Yufuin ingredients. Focusing on Ohashi own rice, Oita's local gourmet "dango soup". You can enjoy grilled fish, dashi rolled eggs, seasonal vegetable salad, and other meal that will make you feel energized from the morning.
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onsen OnsenYufu no Iroyadoya Ohashi
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 1235 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- ◆About 5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station (Shuttle service available, from 15:00 to 17:00. Dinner service will not be available after 17:00)
``Yufuin Gettoan'' is located in a place called ``Okuyufu'', about 8 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. There are a total of 18 guest rooms on a vast site of approximately 30,000 tsubo. What's more, it's a luxurious ryokan where all rooms are detached and have open-air baths. Perfect for when you're feeling tired from your cramped daily life, or for a special anniversary with your boyfriend. Would you like to go and spend quality time with peace of mind?
The guest rooms are divided into the standard "Main Building" and the "Annex Special Room" for adults only for junior high school students and above. Both rooms have a calm atmosphere where you can feel the taste of Japan. The scenery from the window is various, such as the majestic Mt. Yufu and the garden.
The hot water in the open-air bath in the guest room is directly sourced from Yufuin onsen. It is slightly alkaline and makes your skin smooth, and is said to be good for cold sensitivity and fatigue. Enjoy a relaxing bath with your boyfriend while looking at the changing nature of the four seasons. There is also a large public bath with an open-air bath on the premises, as well as a private open-air bath exclusively for guests staying in the ``Annex Special Room.''
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onsen Onsen Yufuin Gettouan
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 295-2 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- Approximately 8 minutes by car from Yufuin IC / Approximately 8 minutes by taxi from Yufuin Station
``Ryotei Tanokura'' is a culinary ryokan that was started by a traditional restaurant. It is convenient for sightseeing as it is about a 1-minute walk from Lake Kinrinko, a representative spot in Yufuin onsen. Since this is a culinary ryokan, the evening and breakfast served in your room is popular. It is located about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station.
There are 11 guest rooms in total, including Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms. All of the indoor baths are drawn from Yufuin's onsen. Additionally, five of the rooms are equipped with an open-air bath.
The open-air bath in the room is a semi-open-air type with a roof. Even on rainy days when you don't feel happy, the sound of the rain in a bath like this will make you feel full of emotion. Only 5 rooms on the 1st floor have open-air baths. When making a reservation, be sure to request a room on the first floor.
Dinner is kaiseki cuisine where you can feel the season of Yufu. There are menus that use Oita and Kyushu ingredients such as Oita's specialty "Bungo beef grilled on a plate" and fresh Seki horse mackerel and Seki mackerel. A room for two where you can enjoy freshly prepared dinner and breakfast. Let's spend a blissful time enjoying the special dishes of the restaurant for just the two of us.
Breakfast is Japanese food that is gentle on the stomach after waking up, with handmade tofu and rice porridge. For egg dishes, you can choose from fried eggs, soup rolls, and onsen eggs. Of course, you can also have breakfast in your room.
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onsen Onsen Ryotei Tanokura
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 1556-2 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- 5 minutes by taxi from the station 2 minutes on foot from Lake Kinrinko
About 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. ``Mori no Yu Yufuin Yasuha'' is located on a quiet hill a little away from onsen town. Pick-up from the station is also possible with advance reservation. At this inn, which has a site of approximately 1,500 tsubo, you can enjoy a cobalt blue onsen called ``Aoyu,'' which is rare in Japan.
There are 19 guest rooms in total, divided into the main house and an annex. There are various types of rooms available, such as Western-style rooms where you can stay comfortably like a hotel, rooms with open-air baths, and rooms with private baths. This is a separate room with an open-air bath. You can spend a relaxing time with him in a pure Japanese-style detached house.
Of course, the hot water in the open-air bath in the guest room is also “Aoyu”. It is a mysterious onsen that changes color depending on the climate. The spring quality is a bicarbonate spring, which is characterized by its slimy feel. Not only does it look beautiful, it also makes your skin smooth after taking a bath♪
For dinner, we will have Taiha's original creative kaiseki. Local brand beef "Oita Wagyu" and sashimi with 5 kinds of soy sauce jelly are lined up unique to this place. You can enjoy it in the meal of a private room in both morning and evening, so you can enjoy meal with him without worrying about your surroundings.
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onsen Onsen Morinoyu Yufuin Yasuha
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- 1270-48 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi, Oita
- access
- ◆5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, 40 minutes on foot. Shuttle service available (15:00-17:00) 15 minutes by car from Yufuin IC
About 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station, “Yufu no Iyuri Yuri” is truly a healing ryokan for couples. Only two adults can stay in one room, so it's not noisy. Spend a relaxing day with him in a modern annex with Scandinavian furniture.
There are 10 guest rooms in total. All of them are detached detached houses with open-air baths flowing directly from the source. Also, the standard check-out time is 12:00. Why don't you try to oversleep with him once in a while in such a wonderful space? It seems that the daily fatigue will disappear completely.
The guest room open-air bath on the terrace is spacious, and you can stretch out your arms and legs with him and relax. In addition, there is no roof or other obstruction, so you can enjoy a relaxing time while gazing at the clear blue sky during the day when the weather is fine and the sky full of stars at night. There is also an onsen bath, so you can rest assured even on bad weather days.
The meal is a completely private room for 2 people only, and you will have creative dishes using seasonal vegetables in Oita. Not only does it taste good, but it also looks beautiful and satisfying to the eyes. Breakfast is Japanese, so you can enjoy healthy and healthy rice from the morning.
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onsen Onsen Yufu no Healing Yuri
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- 783-1 Oita
- access
- 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station
Yufuin Hoteiya is ryokan located at the foot of Mt. Yufu, about a 20-minute walk from Yufuin Station. There is a free pick-up service from the station, so access is easy. At the time of check-in, services such as sweet potatoes and eggs steamed in onsen are provided. The warm hospitality will make you feel at ease.
There are 13 guest rooms in total, 2 in the main building and 11 in the detached rooms. This is a two-room detached room with an open-air bath, "Fuji". A stylish room with a modern Japanese-style room and a bedroom, perfect for a couple's trip.
There are various types of open-air baths in guest rooms, such as rock baths, claw-legged baths, and pottery baths. Both are spacious and you can monopolize the finest onsen with him. The hotel also has a large public bath and a private open-air bath with a view of Mt. Yufu. Guests can use it for free.
Dinner is a delicate Kyoto-style kaiseki meal that is a feast for the eyes. Each dish is handmade using local seasonal ingredients such as Bungo beef and Oita shiitake mushrooms. Depending on the season, there are also plans that come with Kuroge Wagyu beef sirloin steak and a boat-shaped platter of Seki horse mackerel and kuruma prawns.
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onsen Onsen Hoteiya
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 1414 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- 20 minutes on foot from JR Yufuin Station / 10 minutes from Oita Expressway Yufuin IC.
"Yufu no Sato Saigakukan" is about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. This is a modern and stylish onsen ryokan. The hotel is full of relaxing spots such as a lobby decorated with art and a common room with a sunken hearth. There are also nice services such as a free beer server and ice caddy in the common room.
There are several types of rooms with open-air baths, all of which have a sophisticated design. Some rooms have a living room, Japanese-style room, and bedroom, and are so spacious that two people cannot use them all. All rooms have free drinks in the refrigerator, and there are also plenty of services such as freshly ground drip coffee and VOD, so you can enjoy a relaxing stay with your partner without worrying about your wallet.
Enjoy a relaxing moment in the guest room's open-air bath where you can enjoy Yufuin onsen. The chic interior will help you relax both your body and mind. The hotel also has a large public bath with natural hot spring water and a private bath. It's also nice to enjoy a variety of baths.
Dinner is a Kaiseki meal that emphasizes the flavor of the ingredients and is not overly elaborate. Kyushu's finest ingredients will be available for each season, such as ``Joshika flounder'' in spring, ``Bungo tuna'' in summer, ``conger eel + matsutake mushrooms'' in autumn, and ``torafugu'' in winter. It's nice to be able to enjoy seasonal cuisine with him.
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onsen Onsen Yufu no Sato Saigakukan
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 2378-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station / Approximately 15 minutes by car from Oita Expressway Yufuin IC
Tosyoan is about 10 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. If you make a reservation in advance, you can get a taxi ticket from the station to the inn, which is a nice service.This inn is located in a rural area a little far from the center of Yufuin, and is recommended for adult couples who want to spend a quiet time. There are 8 private rooms in total. Outside the window, you can see the majestic view of Mt. Yufu and the cruise train "Seven Stars".
All rooms are connected to the Yufuin onsen, which flows directly from the source. There are various types, such as the luxurious "Royal Suite" with both indoor and outdoor baths, and an annex with an observation bath. In either case, you can enjoy the view of Mt. onsen while soaking in the hot springs.
Dinner and breakfast can be served in a private room, so you don't have to worry about people around you. Let's enjoy a creative Japanese kaiseki meal with plenty of Oita's seasonal vegetables. The food not only tastes great but also looks stylish and photogenic. Enjoy it with both your eyes and your tongue.
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Yufuin onsen Tosyoan
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 1044-1 Kawanami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- Approximately 6 minutes from Yufuin IC Approximately 55 minutes by express bus from Oita Airport
Oyado Uraku is located about a 7-minute walk from Yufuin Station. Sightseeing spots such as Yunotsubo Kaido and Lake Kinrinko are within walking distance, making it a convenient location for strolling. Facing Tsujiba Street, the inn has an outstanding atmosphere with the street carriages and rickshaws that often pass by in front of the inn.
Uraku is ryokan with a total of 10 rooms, including 7 rooms in the main building and 3 rooms in the annex. Perfect for two people who want to enjoy a quiet stay. This is a separate room with an open-air bath. It is spacious with 8 tatami mats and 6 tatami mats.
You can bathe in the open-air bath in your guest room 24 hours a day ♪ Enjoy the Yufuin onsen water to yourself whenever you like. Depending on the room, there are roofed and uncovered types, so please choose according to your preference.
The meal of "Oyado Yuraku" is in-room dining for both breakfast and dinner. You can enjoy meal with him without worrying about anyone. The waitress will bring you kaiseki cuisine using local seasonal delicacies such as "Oita Wagyu Beef" and fresh fish from the Bungo Channel. Take your time to enjoy it with a glass of Oita sake.
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onsen Onsen Hotel Uraku
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 2868-5 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Yufuin Station
About 15 minutes on foot from Yufuin Station. Yufuin onsen Soan Cosmos is a modern onsen ryokan that was renovated by designer Eiji Mitooka. . Not only the lobby lounge and guest rooms, but also the yukata and work clothes are stylish. You can spend an exciting time in an elegant space.
There are 12 guest rooms in total. The hotel is divided into a main building with tatami mat flooring and a relaxed mood, and a detached room with an open-air bath in each guest room. This is a maisonette-style "detached two-story house." Relaxing in a spacious guest room makes you feel like you are staying in a villa for two.
The hot water in the open-air bath in the guest room is a natural onsen flowing directly from the source. You can share onsen with him 24 hours a day. This is a perfect inn for couples. There are also large public baths for men and women on the premises.
For dinner, you will be served kaiseki cuisine that includes a variety of Oita's seasonal vegetables. In addition, there is a "special kaiseki course" featuring fresh fish from the Bungo Channel, Bungo beef, and other sumptuous ingredients. meal You can enjoy a relaxing time meal at the "Adult Restaurant" where jazz music plays or in a private room.
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onsen Onsen Soan Kosumosu
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 1500 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- About 50 minutes by car or highway bus from Oita Airport. About 1 hour and 30 minutes by car or highway bus from Fukuoka Airport. About 15 minutes on foot or about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station.
“Oyado Sakuratei” is located about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. A quiet environment a little away from the tourist center is attractive. Furthermore, all of these rooms are detached and come with open-air baths. ryokan that is perfect for adult couples who want to spend a quiet and relaxing time at the inn.
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There are 10 guest rooms in total. There are Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms with hearths, maisonettes, etc., each with its own charm. You can have fun choosing which room to choose with him♪ All of them have a relaxing Japanese interior, so you can spend a quiet time.
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The hot water in the guest room's open-air bath is a natural onsen source. It's such a luxury to have the spacious rock bath all to yourself. Of course, you can come in anytime you want, 24 hours a day. Please take a slow soak in onsen and enjoy the time just the two of you.
Dinner is a seasonal multi-course dinner made with locally grown ingredients. It's also nice to be able to have it in a completely private room meal. There are also plans where you can ask for surprises such as cakes and wine, so couples visiting on anniversaries and birthdays should definitely use it ♡.
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Onyado onsen
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 2172 Kawakami-Miyanowaki, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- About 20 minutes on foot or about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station.
“Relaxation Inn Nanakawa” is about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. A 1-minute walk to Lake Kinrinko, this onsen ryokan overlooks Mt. Yufu. You can use the parking lot even before check-in time, so you can park your car early and enjoy walking around Yufuin ◎
There are only 5 guest rooms, all of which are maisonette-type with indoor hot springs and open-air baths. When you enter the entrance, there is a Japanese-style room and living room on the first floor, and a bedroom on the second floor. There are LCD TVs on each floor, and amenities such as milky lotion and skin lotion are available.
The open-air bath in the guest room is fed directly from the source. It's big enough for 4 adults, so you can stretch out your arms and legs and put it in slowly. If you want to tour the hot springs, go to the large public baths of the neighboring sisters' Tanokura and Yamatokan.
Dinner and breakfast are served at meal in the sister building, which is connected by a corridor. Depending on the season, you can choose your main dish, such as Wagyu beef shabu-shabu, steak, or sukiyaki.
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Yufuin Relaxing Inn Nana River
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 1551-8 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Yufuin Station
About 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. “Yufuin Onsen Oyado Den Rikyu” is a detached inn with a total of seven buildings, located in the peaceful countryside at the foot of Mt. Yufu. The night is filled with silence. Recommended for adult couples who value privacy.
The guest room building is a spacious space of 58 to 88 square meters. There are various types of rooms, such as two adjacent Japanese-style rooms, rooms with terraces, and special rooms that are a cut above the rest. The rooms are equipped with coffee machines, water servers, loungewear, and more, so you can spend time together in comfort.
The hot water in the open-air bath in the guest room is onsen that flows straight from the source. A relaxing bath where you can stretch your legs, the clean air of Yufuin, and the sound of insects tickling your ears... Enjoy a relaxing time that will melt your body and soul.
Dinner is served in a private meal room in the main building. Fresh fish delivered directly from the port town of Saganoseki and vegetables grown in our own farm. In addition, it seems that the rice is pesticide-free rice grown in Yufuin spring water. The Japanese cuisine, which is carefully prepared using carefully selected ingredients, is luxurious, yet nutritious and has a relaxing taste.
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onsen Yufuin Onsen Oyado Den Rikyu
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 2417-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- About 10 minutes on foot from JR Yufuin Station / About 5 minutes by car from Yufuin IC on the Oita Expressway
"Yufuin ZEN" is an inn limited to 10 groups per day, managed by the owner chef of a popular French restaurant. Depending on the room, it is possible to have dinner and breakfast in the in-room dining space. After check-in, you can stay alone with him as if you were at home ♡ Access is about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station.
There are Japanese-Western style rooms and maisonette-type rooms, and all rooms come with free-flowing onsen. A luxurious space with a Japanese-style room and bedroom with a courtyard. The maisonette type also has a dining space.
The semi-open-air baths in the guest rooms are colorless and transparent, and are gentle on the skin. Let's monopolize "Yufuin onsen" with 100% hot spring with him ♪
The basic dinner is a Japanese-Western fusion course that the chef is proud of. Depending on the season, you may be able to choose a plan that includes horse mackerel or Japanese black beef steak. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in a private restaurant with a panoramic view of the Yufuin Basin.
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Yufuin ZEN
Oita /Yufuin, Yufuin, Yufu/ ryokan
- address
- Oita 596 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- ■5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station ■5 minutes by car from Yufuin Interchange
Yufuin has many ryokan with rooms with open-air ryokan that are typical of Yufuin, such as inns with spectacular views of Mt. Yufu and ryokan with gourmet cuisine. Why not visit Yufuin during your next vacation and make some precious memories with your favorite person? I would be happy if you could make special memories with him at the accommodation I introduced this time ♡