15 of Yufuin’s Best Onsen Ryokan - Perfect for an Adult Getaway

Yufuin onsen in Oita is recommended for those who say, ``I've been feeling a bit tired lately...I want to go to onsen and be healed.'' Although it is a popular tourist destination, the town center is surrounded by a rustic rural landscape, with many soothing views remaining. There are also many onsen inns with high-quality hot springs, including Mt. Yufu, also known as "Bungo Fuji." It's the perfect spot for an adult trip to soothe your fatigue.

Yufuin is dotted with wonderful onsen ryokan that even seasoned travelers can be satisfied with. This time, among the many onsen inns in Yufuin, we will introduce 15 carefully selected inns, such as inns with open-air baths from which you can see the splendid view of Mt. All of them are high-quality hot spring inns, so be sure to check them out and visit them.

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Yufu no Sato Saigakukan is a onsen ryokan located south of Yufuin, about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. It's a little far from the city, so it's a perfect environment to spend a quiet time. From the open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water, you can see Mt. The hot water here is rich in metasilicic acid, which is said to be a natural moisturizing ingredient, and is drinkable.

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After enjoying the moisturizing onsen, head to the common room facing the Japanese garden. The irori (hearth) and the space with crafts are elegant and relaxing.

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From the rooms on the Yufudake side, you can enjoy a magnificent view. Whether you are in onsen or in your room, you will be healed by the superb view, and your daily fatigue will disappear. The photo shows a Japanese-Western style room with a calm atmosphere. The bedroom and Japanese-style room are separate, so you can take a nap on the bed after taking a bath.

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The ``Antique Room ``Ai'' is a modern Japanese-style room with a bed and sofa. The antique sofas, carpets, and chest of drawers in the guest rooms create a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. The retro and stylish guest rooms will tickle your girlish heart.

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Meals will be served at a restaurant with a close view of Mt. Yufu. The photo is an example of "Yutomi Kaiseki," a monthly creative dish. You can enjoy various kinds of Japanese black beef, Seki horse mackerel, Seki mackerel, blowfish milt, and Oita 's branded chicken "Toyo no Shamo" in small portions, and you will be satisfied.

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`` Yufuin Onsen Hanayoshi'' is a onsen inn that overlooks ``Yufudake'' and the townscape from the hill on the west side of Yufuin. It is approximately 6 minutes by taxi from Yufuin Station. In addition to the large bath with a view of Mt. Yufu, most rooms have an open-air bath. Take in the spectacular views to yourself while soaking in the smooth, exquisite hot water. It is said that hot water with a high alkalinity can also be expected to have a beautifying effect on the skin.

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Each room has a different layout and atmosphere. The photo shows a modern Japanese-Western style room with the warmth of wood. The wooden deck and guest rooms are seamless and spacious. If you spend your time reading or gazing at the starry sky on the terrace, your tiredness will melt away in no time.

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Both dinner and breakfast are served at meal. Creative Japanese kaiseki meals using local ingredients that vary with the season. Main courses include chicken, Japanese black beef, and shabu-shabu. All are a perfect match for the sweet Yufuin rice. Enjoy a luxurious time with a view of Mt.

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The town of Yufuin is sometimes enveloped in "morning mist" from September to December. When the entire basin is covered with thick fog, it looks like a sea of clouds. At the lounge of "Yufuin Hanayoshi", you can enjoy a panoramic view of the unique scenery of Yufuin. You will be very lucky if you meet “Asagiri” during your stay! There is no doubt that you will be healed by the fantastic scenery.

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``Yama Hotel Musouen'' is a long-established ryokan that the famous haiku poet ``Taneda Santouka'' once visited. It is located on a hill about 7 minutes south by car from Yufuin Station. Kukai no Yu, an open-air bath exclusively for women, is an open-air bath that boasts an area of 150 tatami mats. On a clear day, Mt. Yufu can be clearly seen in front of you, and you can enjoy the feeling of freedom in being surrounded by nature.

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ryokan consists of three buildings, the main building, the annex, and the new building, and the rooms in each building have a calm atmosphere where you can feel the warmth of wood. The photo is a 6+8 tatami Japanese-style room at Yuzantei Annex. Spacious with 2 consecutive rooms. You can be healed by the scent of tatami mats and relax from the bottom of your heart.

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There are two types of private family baths within the hotel: ``Koyo-no-Yu'' and ``Tsugumi-no-Yu/Mejiro-no-Yu.'' At the open-air bath, Momiji-no-Yu, you can feel refreshed by relaxing in the open atmosphere surrounded by greenery. There is no reservation system, so if there is space available, you can enjoy the bath whenever and however you like.

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Dinner is a delicious kaiseki meal that uses fresh local vegetables and wild plants, Japanese black beef from Kyushu, and fish from the coastal waters. There is also a kaiseki meal plan with Oita Wagyu steak as the main dish. This meat is one rank higher than Bungo beef. Why not try it on special occasions such as birthdays and anniversaries?

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The lodging buildings and baths are scattered around the lush green grounds. It's fun to walk around the grounds while wearing a yukata. Wrap yourself in the fresh air and forget about time and refresh yourself.

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About 8 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. "Yufuin Gettouan" has only 12 buildings in the main building and 6 buildings in the annex on a vast site of 10,000 tsubo. All the buildings are independent, and it is a luxurious structure with an open-air bath. It is best for those who want to value their privacy or when they want to spend their time slowly without being disturbed by anyone.

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When you come to an onsen ryokan, you want to take a bath in a large bathtub that you can't usually take a bath in. In addition to the baths attached to the rooms, this inn also has large public baths for men and women, and private open-air baths for the exclusive use of guests staying in special rooms. You can take a bath from 14:00 to 11:00 the next day, so you can enjoy onsen without worrying about the time.

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meal are served at the meal in the main building or in the annex. Enjoy a course of original country cuisine using carefully selected seasonal ingredients. There are also local specialties such as pufferfish sashimi, Seki horse mackerel sashimi, and Shiroshita flounder sashimi! Enjoy the seasonal flavors of Oita that you can only get here.

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About 5 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station. Umezono, which boasts a vast land area of 10,000 tsubo, is an inn where you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery typical of Yufuin. The guest rooms are divided into the main building and an annex. You can spend a quiet time with a perfect sense of privacy.

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Some of the guest rooms in the detached lodging building have an open-air bath, but if you have the chance, why not visit the large public bath as well? There are three baths: an open-air bath with a view of Mt. Yufu, a semi-open-air rock bath surrounded by glass windows, and an indoor cypress bath. Refresh your body and mind in a large open-air bath.

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Dinner is basically served at meal, but there is also a plan for in-room dining. In the case of in-room dining, it is also interesting to have a high-class catered bento. You can enjoy various kinds of meal such as Oita Wagyu roast beef and cute temari sushi.

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About 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. If you want to enjoy an extraordinary stay away from the hustle and bustle, go to Yufu no Iroya Ohashi. This accommodation is limited to 2 adults. All guest rooms are detached, so it's perfect for when you want to emphasize privacy! You can relax without worrying about other people's eyes and voices. A free shuttle bus operates until 17:00, so you can easily access it by train or bus.

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There are 14 guest rooms in total, each with a different design that will keep you feeling fresh no matter how many times you visit. It is also luxurious that all rooms have indoor baths and open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs. The photo is an open-air rock bath in the Special Room Rikyu Nezumi. It's perfect for enjoying onsen at your own pace without worrying about time or other people's eyes.

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Dinner is served in a private room. For the main dish, you can choose sukiyaki or shabusha, which uses the highest rank of A5 domestic wagyu beef. As the owner runs a butcher shop, he is confident in his meat! Taste the meat that melts in your mouth and immerse yourself in the feeling of happiness. Meat lovers are sure to be satisfied.

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“Soan Shuo” is a comfortable ryokan with an elegant and sophisticated space. In 2017, the 30th anniversary of its founding, the entire building was renovated with designs by Eiji Mitooka. While keeping the taste of the original ryokan, it has beautiful decorations such as kumiko work. You can enjoy a onsen trip in an elegant way.

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Six of the 12 rooms are detached rooms, and there are two types: two-story maisonettes and special rooms. You can enjoy your private time while looking at the moss-covered garden. The delicate kumiko work is beautiful and both have an elegant atmosphere. Every time you pull the door or sit on the chair, your posture will naturally become beautiful.

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All guest rooms have an open-air bath. You can feel the essence of Yufuin in the rustic rock bath. The yukata and monk's working clothes designed by Mr. Mitooka are also modern and wonderful. I'm happy that it's not see-through because it's made of a little thickness. There is also a free kimono dressing service, so it is best to ask for it.

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For dinner, enjoy kaiseki cuisine at private dining place where pleasant music plays. There is a "special course" that incorporates luxurious ingredients such as Bungo Suido sashimi and Oita Bungo beef, and a standard "dinner course" where you can enjoy the season. For breakfast, a Japanese set meal with salad, grilled fish, and pickles. The chopsticks proceed with dishes that go well with the hagama rice.

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Kutsurogi no Yado Nanakawa is a onsen ryokan about five minutes by car from Yufuin Station. Lake Kinrinko, which is said to be filled with fresh water and onsen, is about a 2-minute walk away, and you can enjoy a walk. The interior of the building, which is connected by a corridor, is full of Japanese atmosphere, and you can immerse yourself in an extraordinary experience while being soothed by the gentle sounds of rustling trees.

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Each room has its own entrance, giving you a sense of privacy. You will feel like you are at home. All the layouts are maisonette type and you can relax. After enjoying the outdoor and indoor baths in your room, cool down on the terrace. The well-maintained plants are also tasteful and soothing.

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The guest room's open-air bath, which can accommodate up to four adults, has onsen flowing directly from the source 24 hours a day. Being able to stretch your legs and enjoy the famous hot springs whenever you want is an irresistible luxury for onsen lovers. You can also use onsen at our sister ryokan, Tanokura and Santokan, which are connected by a corridor. Enjoy six different bathtubs.

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Dinner and breakfast will be served at our sister ryokan Ryotei Tanokura or Santokan. The "Yufu course" is filled with local fish from Bungo and Bungo beef, so you can enjoy the delicacies of Oita. For breakfast, enjoy a healthy Japanese meal with fresh vegetables and handmade tofu. I'm also happy to serve delicious coffee after breakfast.

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“Tama no Yu” started as a Zen temple sanatorium. It is one of the representative ryokan in Yufuin, which is called "Gosanke". Access is about 3 minutes by car from Yufuin Station. A space where you can feel nature, hospitality with just the right sense of distance, and a rustic and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. Each element will heal your tired mind and body. Although it is a high-class ryokan, you can spend a relaxing time here without feeling overwhelmed.

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There are 16 rooms in total. 11 of the rooms are "detached rooms" in the woods. It has a spacious floor plan with two adjacent rooms, and you can see the garden from the large windows. The chair in the sunroom is a special seat for reading. It is also best to read a book while feeling the pleasant breeze, or just to be distracted.

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All rooms have an indoor bath with free-flowing hot spring water. It's a luxury to be able to enjoy onsen as much as you like, whenever you like. If you open the window, you can feel the breeze outside, and you should be able to spend a more pleasant time.

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Dinner will be served at the meal. The menu is based on local production for local consumption, with a somewhat nostalgic Satoyama cuisine. You can enjoy the deliciousness and seasonal feel of the ingredients such as Wagyu beef, gamecock, yamame trout, and sweetfish. You will feel fulfilled from the inside of your body. If you can't decide between Japanese and Western food for breakfast, try choosing Western food. ``Watercress soup'' made by culinary expert Yoshiko Tatsumi is so delicious that it permeates your body when you wake up♪

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Ryoso Yufuin Yamadaya will reopen in 2021. It is about 7 minutes on foot from JR Yufuin Station, and while it is close to the station, it is surrounded by rich nature. There is also a spot nearby where you can see fireflies in the summer. There are three types of guest rooms: a normal Japanese-style room, a 12-tatami mat family room, and a room with an open-air bath. We are proud of our abundant baths such as indoor baths, open-air baths, and private baths.

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For those who want to enjoy a relaxing stay, best the "Kanro" room, which has both an open-air bath and an indoor bath. This is a spacious 10-tatami Japanese-style room, and you can luxuriously monopolize two bathtubs, an open-air bath and an indoor bath. It can be used by up to 4 people, so it is best for couples, anniversaries, and family trips.

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Depending on your plan, you can have dinner at meal or in-room dining. How about a "Special Kaiseki" plan where you can enjoy the deliciousness of Oita? You can greedily enjoy meat and fish, such as steak and sukiyaki using domestic Japanese black beef of grade A4 or higher, and fresh fish caught in the Bungo Channel.

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About 10 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station. Hoteiya also offers a free shuttle service to the station. A onsen inn with the concept of "welcome back". It is recommended for those who want to enjoy sightseeing, as it has good access to sightseeing spots that represent Yufuin, such as Lake Kinrinko and Yunotsubo Kaido. All of the 2 rooms in the main building and 11 rooms in the annex are detached, and are characterized by their rustic construction reminiscent of an old private house. The photo shows the impressive “Hotei no Ma” with its thatched roof. Every room has a nostalgic and comfortable space.

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All detached rooms are equipped with open-air baths. There are three types of baths in the hotel: the men-only bath "Daikoku no Yu," the women-only bath "Benten no Yu," and the family bath "Hotei no Yu." Both the men's and women's private baths are designed with an open atmosphere where you can fully enjoy the Japanese atmosphere and nature of Yufuin. The private bath is an indoor bath, but you can use it for free.

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Dinner is a Kyoto-style kaiseki meal with plenty of locally caught fresh seafood and mountain delicacies. You can enjoy plenty of local seasonal flavors, such as the standard main dish "Bungo Beef Hobayaki", which is made with Oita's brand beef, Bungo beef, and sashimi made from seafood caught in Bungo.

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Kamenoi Besso is a long-established ryokan founded in 1923 on the bank of Lake Kinrinko. At that time, it was used as a villa to entertain dignitaries from home and abroad. Surrounded by natural forests, the grounds are quiet and tasteful, making you feel like you've traveled back in time to the Edo period. How about enjoying the hospitality of a famous ryokan at a luxury ryokan full of dignity and elegance?

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There are 14 "detaches" and the "main building" with Western-style rooms on the site of about 10,000 tsubo. Surrounded by a natural forest, the detached room is like a hideaway where you can spend a quiet time. "Hyakubankan" in the photo is a special room with an open-air bath. It is stylish with a modern and Japanese atmosphere.

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All rooms come with an open-air or semi-open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water. The picture is the bath of "Hyakubankan". You can enjoy a relaxing and luxurious time while feeling the change of seasons. It's a luxury to have all the hot springs in the large public bath, the open-air bath, and the guest rooms.

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If you stay at the detached house, you can enjoy your dinner and breakfast in your room. For dinner, enjoy a multi-course meal that uses local ingredients such as local vegetables, river fish, and Bungo beef. The dishes that make use of the ingredients are delicate and gentle seasoning, but they have a strong presence and are very satisfying.

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About 7 minutes walk from Yufuin Station. ``Oyado Nihon no Ashizuka'' is a onsen inn located on a hill, a little away from tourist spots. The 4,500 tsubo site is dotted with the main house, 13 outbuildings, and open-air baths. The hotel is full of elegance, with elaborately designed guest rooms that look like cultural properties, a moss-covered garden, and a bath with a view of Mt. Yufu. The large open-air bath with a spectacular view and the unique private bath are also attractive.

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The photo is "GAFUSAIGETSU-", a 200-year-old zelkova house that has been relocated. The thatched roof is impressive, and the building is full of Japanese atmosphere. In the spacious room of about 230 square meters, there are 16 tatami Japanese-style rooms, 22 tatami mats in the living room, 18 tatami mats in the bedroom, and 6 tatami mats once in a Japanese-style room. Perfect for family trips and group trips.

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This "GAFUSAIGETSU" boasts an area of about 230㎡ with a 16 tatami mat Japanese-style room, a 22 tatami mat living room, a Japanese-style room on the 2nd floor, an open-air bath, and an indoor bath. From the open-air bath, you can also enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Yufu. You can spend a luxurious time like a villa and feel extraordinary.

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Dinner is served at the meal place "Treat An", a 150 year old Niigata minka (traditional Japanese house) that has been moved to a new location. The inn's original course menu uses local ingredients such as vegetables, cheese, and fish from Yufuin. The menu features dishes made with the finest ingredients, including roast beef and rice grown by contract farmers.

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“Sanso Murata” is located at the foot of the mountain about a 10-minute drive northeast from Yufuin Station. Most of the 12 guest rooms are detached old houses that have been relocated and are tasteful. The photo is "Sou-" with a terrace facing the greenery. You will be healed as if you were in a house in the forest.

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All guest rooms have baths with free-flowing hot spring water, so you can fully enjoy the gushing onsen. If you listen carefully, you can hear the rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds... like the healing music of nature. Release your five senses and enjoy a relaxing moment.

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meal are creative dishes that change with the seasons, centering on seasonal ingredients from Yufuin. You can enjoy delicious dishes such as moromi using local flavored vegetables and watercress pot with homemade soup. The presentation and how to match the dishes are also outstanding. While meal, it seems that not only the taste but also the senses will be sharpened.

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The area around "Sanso Muryoto" is called "Yufuin Fantasy Forest" and is dotted with cafes and museums produced by the inn. We best arriving early and taking a leisurely stroll around the area until check-in. The lounge "Tan's bar" with antique furniture is a space that can be said to be a symbol of "Sanso Murata". Enjoy a high-quality tea time while listening to jazz played from top-notch speakers.

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About 15 minutes on foot from Yufuin Station. Hananomai is a cozy onsen inn. There are 8 guest rooms in total, 3 types: a standard 10 tatami mat Japanese-style room in the main building, a Japanese-style room in the main building with an indoor bath, and an annex with an open-air bath. The detached room is recommended for those who want to spend their time in an elegant way. There is an open-air bath that is made by hollowing out stones, and there is a spacious room of 8 tatami mats + 10 tatami mats, so you can relax more than you are at home.

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The large communal bath in the hotel is flowing directly from the source. There are also private open-air baths and private indoor baths, both of which can be used free of charge and without a reservation. It is a nice point that you can monopolize the comfortable onsen as many times as you like when it is vacant.

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Dinner is a course of creative cuisine with plenty of seafood and mountain delicacies from Oita, which is rich in nature. Enjoy luxurious dishes such as Bungo beef steak, shabu-shabu, and soft-boiled conger eel to your heart's content. There is also an anniversary plan that includes sparkling wine and cake services, so it is also best for wedding anniversaries and birthdays.

Oita's Yufuin boasts an abundant amount of hot water and the number of baths, just as it is called "Onsen Prefecture". It's nice to have a "separate room", a guest room with an open-air bath, and in-room dining, so you can relax to the fullest. Soak in the hot springs while gazing at Yufudake, the symbol of onsen, and your worries and fatigue will melt away.