7 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels for a Trip to Yufuin with Your Dog in Oita
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Oita" boasts the nickname "Onsen-ken," and as its name suggests, is blessed with numerous onsen. Among them, Yufuin onsen is as famous as Beppu onsen. Yufuin (Yufuin) has many stylish and wonderful sightseeing spots, such as "Yunotsubo Kaido" where you can enjoy eating and walking, and "YUFUIN FLORAL VILLAGE" where you can immerse yourself in the world of "Harry Potter". In fact, there are many spots in Yufuin that can be enjoyed together with pets. In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan that allow you to stay in the same room with your pet so that you can enjoy your trip with your dog even more.
Kyushu is also known as Japan's number one "Onsen Prefecture" Oita. Along with Beppu onsen, Yufuin onsen boasts more than 900 hot springs. Yufuin (Yufuin) is located in a basin surrounded by high mountains, making it a tourist destination where you can enjoy an extraordinary experience in nature. Yufuin is also famous as a dog-friendly tourist destination, making it a perfect spot for travelers with pets.
There are many facilities around Yufuin that you can enjoy with your dog, from spots where you can enjoy with your dog to hotels where you can stay with your dog. Before and after check-in, you can enjoy strolling around the town with your dog on the Yunotsubo onsen, or visit restaurants where you can take your dog with you. You can also take cute pictures of your dog with the mountains in the background. Whether it's a tourist spot or a onsen inn, let's have a great time with your precious family.
To travel around Yufuin efficiently, we recommend renting a car. You can easily go to the spots you care about. However, if your dog is prone to car sickness, you should not overdo it, as they may get sick after a long drive. Let's move slowly while using trains and ferries. If you have a small dog in a crate, you can ride it on JR Kyushu. If you take the "Limited Express Yufuin no Mori" from Hakata to Yufuin, you can enjoy a train trip with your dog while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Ikkoten is a onsen ryokan with only 10 guest rooms on a vast site of about 2,300 tsubo, and is limited to 10 groups per day. It is easily accessible from Yufuin IC and Yufuin Station, and there are sightseeing spots nearby such as Lake Kinrin and Gandhi Ranch that you can go with your dog. All guest rooms with semi-open-air baths are completely private, so you can relax without worrying about the eyes of other guests.
For dinner, a Japanese kaiseki meal using local Yufuin ingredients is served. The menu uses plenty of fresh seafood from the Bungo Channel and locally grown vegetables. Among them, the chef's carefully selected "Oita Wagyu" is tender, and the more you chew, the more the flavor spreads in your mouth. You can have dinner with your dog in a private room, so you can relax and enjoy the food without worrying about others. You can also order a separate order for dog food supervised by an instructor certified by the Pet Food Education Association ◎
Among them, we recommend the luxurious villas "Bettei Fujiko" and "Bettei Tsukishiro", which are limited to two groups per day. "Bettei Fujio" is a two-story maisonette type room with two bedrooms. "Bettei Tsukishiro" is a space where you can relax as if you were at home. Both are large enough for dogs to run around freely, so both owners and dogs can relax during their stay♪
In addition, the two villas have a dog run for exclusive use of the guest rooms! There is no doubt that dogs can enjoy themselves as they can run around freely in a space surrounded by vast nature. With this, you can play with peace of mind because it is perfect for preventing heat stroke for your dog.
Official details
Yufuin onsen Spring Yufu Sato no Yado Itkoten
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 63,575
- address
- Oita 302-7 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- By car/Take Prefectural Route 216 from Yufuin IC. Turn left at the Yufuin executive police box (7 minutes) Train/get off at JR Yufuin Station, about 5 minutes by car (2.5km)
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
"Kinmonkou.", which was built with the image of a small village in a thick forest of sawtooth oak trees, is a onsen inn located about 8 minutes by car from the Yufuin IC. All 15 guest rooms have onsen. There are 7 spacious villas and 8 maisonette-type terrace houses. You can take a walk with your dog on a leash or cuddle in the grounds full of nature♪
In addition to onsen in the guest rooms, the inn has 3 private baths and a private open-air bath "On the Hill". It's an inn full of onsen springs, so it's the perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy Yufuin onsen. onsen that wells up from underground contains moisturizing ingredients that are good for beautiful skin, which is a great point for women.
As for the guest room, the maisonette-type "Vermilion 1" is a dog-friendly room. The rooms are designed in the image of a rural village in the Cotswolds region of England. Small to large dogs can stay here, and there are spacious cages in the room. However, please be aware that dogs are not allowed in the bedroom and Japanese-style room.
Official details
Kinmen pit.
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 38,100
- address
- 460-6 Oita
- access
- About 10 minutes by car from Yufuin Station
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 11:00(OUT)など
About 8 minutes by car from Yufuin Interchange, Kaede no Kosha is a modern Japanese onsen inn nestled in the heart of Mt. Yufudake. It is located in a location where it is easy to access sightseeing spots such as "Kuju Flower Park" where you can bring your dog. You can take your dog for a walk on a leash on the premises, which has a great atmosphere as if you were visiting a villa! Let's listen to the murmuring of the river while walking along the promenade called "Brook Promenade"♪
In the garden on the premises, there is also a hut "Kaya" dedicated to foot baths. If you are staying at the hotel, you can use it freely, so you can stop by not only after you are tired from sightseeing, but also after enjoying a walk with your dog, or after waking up after drinking too much alcohol at dinner and feeling bloated. Why don't you try it?
For dinner, a menu that lavishly uses seasonal ingredients from Oita, from the sea to the mountains, is served. Locally produced ingredients such as Bungo beef, Seki horse mackerel, and Seki mackerel are exquisite dishes that can only be tasted when you visit this area. Normally, meal are served in the dining room in the separate building, but if you choose a plan that allows in-room dining, you can have dinner in your room without ever leaving your dog.
All the rooms are separate rooms, "Muku no Ma" and "Yuso no Ma" are dog-friendly rooms, and small to medium-sized dogs (18 kg or less) can be accommodated. Among them, we recommend the special room "Muku no Ma" with its own garden for owners and dogs who want to experience an extraordinary experience. The maisonette type room has an open space everywhere.
In addition to the open-air living room and open-air bath where you can stretch your legs, this room is fully equipped with a bedrock bath. You can spend a fulfilling time until check-out, so it's perfect for a relaxing stay. In addition, from the terrace on the 2nd floor, you can of course see Mt. Yufu, and on clear nights you can also enjoy the starry sky. Spending a night with your pet dog looking at the stars in the sky, which is hard to see in the city, is truly a luxury that can only be experienced on a trip.
Detailed information
onsen Kaede no Shoja
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- address
- 1270-28 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi, Oita
- access
- Approximately 8 minutes by car from Yufuin IC/Approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Yufuin Station.
"COMOREBI" is located about 15 minutes by car from Mukonohara Station. At first, it was a general glamping facility, but with the passion of the manager, "I want people with dogs and those who don't like dogs to be happy," the forest on the premises was cultivated, and the glamping area dedicated to dogs increased. I got it. Enjoy a Yufuin stay with your dog at a dog-friendly and stylish glamping facility.
The premises are full of photogenic spots wherever you look, from the guest rooms to the surrounding forest. You can take lots of cute pictures of your dog during your stay. There is also a dog run in the facility, which can be reserved for private use, so even dogs who don't like other dogs can feel at ease.
Speaking of the real pleasure of glamping, it is definitely BBQ. During your stay, you can choose dinner from the out-dining style French with the theme of "eating with a fork and knife" or American-style BBQ dinner where thick meat is grilled juicy. Not only for the owner, but also for dogs, there is a delicious one-plate meal of pesticide-free vegetables solidified with fish gelatin.Enjoy the best dinner with your family surrounded by clear air.
The dome-shaped tent in the exclusive area in the guest room is a dog-friendly room, and only small dogs can stay. Only 2 tents are dog-friendly, so only 2 groups per day. In addition, the spacious tent is equipped with air conditioning, so you can stay with your dog regardless of the season. In addition, it is a comfortable space filled with special attention to detail unique to a dog-friendly facility, such as non-slip flooring and carpets that are comfortable for dogs' feet.
Dog amenities include dog food, drinking water, manner belts and pet carts. All the basics are provided, so dogs can enjoy glamping without bringing anything. In addition, there are many lodging facilities where dogs are not allowed to use only futons, but in this room, dogs can also be used on beds.
Official details
Yufuin onsen Glamping COMOREBI
Oita / Glamping
- hotel fee
- JPY from 27,553
- address
- Oita 105 Tokimatsu, Hasama-cho, Yufu City
- access
- [Oita Airport → Our facility] About 1 hour by car / [JR Oita Station → JR Mukinohara Station] 21 minutes by train / [JR Mukinohara Station → Our facility] About 15 minutes by car
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"Yufuin Garden Hotel", located about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin IC, is a dog resort hotel where you can spend time with your dog in a space surrounded by nature. The staff are all dog lovers, and after check-in, the signboard dog will greet you♪Because it's a dog-friendly hotel, you can take your dog into onsen with you, and there's even Kyushu's largest dog run.
Boasting an area of 44 x 18m, Kyushu's largest dog run is divided into three areas for small dogs, medium dogs, and large dogs. With Mt. Yufu in the background, the location where you can run around on the wide lawn is the best word. Especially for medium-sized and large dogs that need a lot of exercise, this space should be great♪In addition to the outdoor dog run, there is also an indoor dog run, so you don't have to worry even on rainy days◎
There are two types of private baths, "Momiji-no-Yu" and "Hydrangea-no-Yu". Separate from the owner's bath, there is also a bath exclusively for dogs. You can enjoy onsen together with your dog, which is something that you want to enjoy when you visit Yufuin, and you will be able to make the best memories with your dog. I can watch over you.
The hotel can accommodate both small and large dogs, but large dogs can only stay in the cottage rooms. The two-room cottage can accommodate up to five people, and it's very spacious, so even large dogs can enjoy a relaxing time.The floor plan offers both Japanese and Western atmospheres, so you can change your mood in each room.
Official details
Yufuin Garden Hotel Dog Run & Resort
Oita /Yufuin/Resort Hotel
- hotel fee
- JPY from 9,200
- address
- Oita 1120 Nakagawa, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- Oita Expressway, 5 minutes by car from Yufuin IC
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
"Yufuin onsen Oyado Ichizen" is located at the foot of Mt. Yufu, away from the center of the tourist area, and is a onsen inn located about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. Just like the concept of "enjoying lodging at an inn surrounded by Mt. Yufu", you can spend a quiet and onsen time away from the hustle and bustle.
The garden "Mumonkan" on the premises is a perfect spot where you can enjoy nature with all five senses, no matter where you look around 360 degrees. After enjoying onsen, you can feel the pleasant breeze after bathing, or you can enjoy talking with your friends or loved ones while gazing at the sky full of stars. You can also use it as a dog run ◎
For dinner, we use plenty of seasonal ingredients grown in the nature of Oita, mainly Oita Wagyu beef. You can enjoy the ``basic kaiseki'' where you can enjoy the local flavor and seasonality together, and the ``Seki-aji no figure sashimi kaiseki'' where you can enjoy the sashimi of Seki horse mackerel, which is popular as a high-class fish.
Of the 12 rooms, the "detached detached house with an open-air bath" is a room where dogs are allowed. In addition to small to medium-sized dogs, cats can also stay in this room. For multi-pet owners who worry that when they travel, they have to take only their dogs and leave their cats at home, an inn where both dogs and cats can stay together is invaluable.
Official details
onsen Onsen Ryokan Ichizen
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 38,875
- address
- Oita 1209-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- 5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station / 10 minutes by car from Yufuin IC / 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport / 40 minutes from Beppu / 1 hour 30 minutes from Fukuoka
- Staying time
- 15:00(IN)〜 10:00(OUT)など
About 25 minutes by car from the Yufuin Interchange, Iyashi no Yado Takakatsu is a onsen inn where you can enjoy Okuyufuin and Yunohira onsen. Yunohira onsen has a long history and has prospered as a hot spring resort for people since the Kamakura period. Standing in such a onsen town, Takakatsu is a renovated ryokan that has been around since the Edo period. You'll feel as if you've slipped back in time, and you'll be able to spend a relaxing time in this atmospheric space.
The food served during your stay is a menu that you can feel the thorough commitment that other inns do not have. Surprisingly, the facility is equipped with a large fish tank. Therefore, you can enjoy a wide variety of fresh sashimi every day. For dinner, there are plenty of seasonal fish such as Oita's famous Seki mackerel and Seki horse mackerel, as well as okoze and filefish! It is irresistible for owners who love seafood ♡
Of the total of 14 guest rooms, including 6 rooms in the main building and 8 rooms in an annex, four of the annexes "Takamori", "Aikana", "Nariaki" and "Oryu" are dog-friendly rooms. Small and large dogs, cats and small animals can stay here! It's a onsen inn that's recommended for pet owners who have pets of various kinds.
You can even sleep with your pet in the 3 rooms "Takamori", "Aikana", and "Nariaki"! In addition, you can enter onsen in the indoor bath in your room with your pet. The floor of the indoor bath is covered with tatami mats, so you don't have to worry about your dog slipping. There is also a bed for pets in the dressing room, so you can dry your dog's body without letting it get cold. You can enjoy the bed and onsen with your dog at this inn.
Official details
Yunohira onsen Healing Inn Takakatsu
Oita /Yufuin/ ryokan
- hotel fee
- JPY from 20,000
- address
- Oita 791 Yudaira, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
- access
- 10 minutes by car from JR Yunohira Station <Free pick-up available (also available from Yufuin Station. *Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Only Yunohira Station in December and January)>
Yufuin onsen in Oita, also known as the ``Onsen Prefecture'', is a dog-friendly onsen town where you can soothe your body after daily fatigue. If you are looking for a tourist spot where you can relax and spend time surrounded by nature with your dog, please come visit Yufuin ◎ You can enjoy an open feeling with your dog that is a little different from a normal hotel stay. It should be.