Enjoy gourmet food and onsen in luxury♪ 8 onsen ryokan in Yufuin for special occasions

Located in Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, "Sousan Koso" is a cozy ryokan with 13 rooms that was founded in 1987. Located in the middle of the onsen town of Yufuin, it is conveniently located for sightseeing. The name "Kusanoan" comes from the word "Kusanoan," which means a simple house like grass, and as the name suggests, the rooms are luxurious yet warm and rustic. The inn is divided into a main building and a detached building, and for special trips, we recommend the detached building where you can spend some private time.

There are six detached rooms, all with their own open-air baths. All the baths are free-flowing from the source, and the water is a soft alkaline simple onsen that is effective for relieving neuralgia and fatigue. You can relax in a space filled with Japanese atmosphere like something out of a fairy tale.

In addition to the large public bath, the hotel also has two private open-air baths, each of which is luxuriously designed with an indoor bath and an open-air bath. Guests can use them as many times as they like, free of charge, if they are available, which is great for people who want to bathe in onsen a lot.

With the motto of serving dishes unique to Soan Koso, you can enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine made with local seasonal ingredients. You'll be enchanted by the gorgeous dishes that look just as gorgeous as they are. You'll be able to spend a happy time here, with both your stomach and your heart satisfied.

Located in Kawakami, Yufuin Town, "Yufuin Relaxing Inn Nanakawa" is a secluded ryokan located close to Lake Kinrin. It is convenient for strolling along Yunotsubo Kaido after leaving your luggage, and is the perfect inn to experience the atmosphere of onsen. There are only five guest rooms in total, and they are set back from the entrance, so it feels like you're in your own private villa. The guest rooms are built as maisonettes on two floors, and are luxuriously spacious for two people, making them ideal for special occasions.

All guest rooms come with an indoor bath and an open-air bath with carefully selected running water. It is spacious enough for four adults to relax and stretch out your legs. The beautifully maintained garden and the pleasant hot onsen where you can hear the birds chirping will help you to soothe your tired body after a long day of travel.

For those who want to enjoy the large public baths, you can also use the large public baths at our sister hotels, "Tanokura" and "Santokan." The four large hot onsen are each designed with a different atmosphere, so it's fun to enjoy bathing in different baths. Of course, all of them use carefully selected free-flowing water. You can spend a blissful time surrounded by the soft texture of the water.

The dishes, which are visually beautifully presented using ingredients from Yufuin, are all exquisite, highlighting the skill of the chef. The inn originally started as a traditional Japanese restaurant, so you can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The kaiseki cuisine, which uses freshly caught Seki mackerel and Seki horse mackerel from Oita, and Bungo beef raised in the great outdoors, has a wide variety of dishes and is all exquisite. The menu changes every month, so you can enjoy dishes made with the most delicious ingredients of the time.

Located in Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Oyado Nihon no Ashitaba is ryokan located in a natural area where you can feel the mountain village scenery of Yufuin. There is a sacred forest surrounding ryokan, where you can spend an extraordinary time listening to the fresh air and chirping of birds. There are a total of 13 detached buildings on the 15,000m2 site. Each building has a different style, from Japanese-style buildings that are almost designated as important cultural properties to Western-style buildings, and the luxurious space incorporates the beauty of Asia and Europe.

This inn has a spacious open-air bath and a covered indoor bath, but surprisingly, these are all for private use. You can have the open-air bath, which is the same size as a large public bath at a regular onsen inn, all to yourself, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

The eight private baths on the premises can be freely used without making a reservation, except for the large open-air bath, so it's fun to try them all out on a hot spring tour. In the "Bamboo Forest Bath," you can soak in the water in a typically Japanese setting, as if you were in an old picture scroll.

For breakfast and dinner, please enjoy the meal "Chisouan," which has a charming atmosphere in a 150-year-old building. For dinner, you can enjoy original kaiseki cuisine made with locally grown vegetables and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy meal that can only be found here, such as Oita Wagyu beef sirloin steak prepared as roast beef and Seki horse mackerel from the Bungo Channel.

Located in Kawaminami, Yufuin Town, Yamano Hotel Musouen is a historic ryokan that was formerly known as Hinodeya, which was founded in 1938. It is located on high ground on the southern side of the Yufuin Basin, and is an inn with a great view of the beautiful Mt. Yufu. The guest rooms are divided into the main building, annex, and new building, and some rooms even have an open-air bath and an irori hearth. You can spend a luxurious time in the spacious rooms.

The best part of this inn is the amazing view from the large open-air bath. Taking advantage of the unique location of an inn on high ground, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of Mt. Yufu. The natural scenery that changes with the time of day, such as the morning mist and the red of Mt. Yufu bathed in the setting sun, is beautiful and soothing. The large bath is made from clay and natural stone, so you will feel as if you are one with the surrounding nature.

The two open-air family baths on the premises boast natural stone and beautiful views, and are designed to give a sense of openness. They are spacious enough for three adults to comfortably fit in, allowing you to stretch out your whole body in the onsen. For those days when the weather is bad and you still want to enjoy a family bath, there is also a granite "indoor family bath." Both offer private spaces where you can enjoy onsen.

The restaurant serves banquet meals made with Kyushu-produced Wagyu beef sourced from a contracted butcher and fish caught in nearby seas and rivers. The mountain vegetables and locally grown vegetables are also delicious, and the monthly dishes are all made by chefs who put their all into making seasonal ingredients. There are 10 to 13 different dishes on offer, so you can enjoy delicious food to your heart's content.

Okuyado Muso, located in Tsukahara, Yufuin Town, is a hotel on the plateau of Oku-Yufuin. The hotel is divided into a detached building, a villa, and a suite. No matter which room you choose, you will find a wonderful space perfect for spending a luxurious time. All rooms have an open-air bath or a semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy onsen as much as you like, whenever you like.

In the baths in the guest rooms, you can experience a sense of freedom that makes you feel as if you are one with the nature of Tsukahara. The soft, heat-retaining water will leave you feeling nice and warm after soaking.

Among onsen in Yufuin, the observation bath, built in a place looking up at Mt. Yufu, allows you to enjoy the magnificent location while taking in the hot onsen and watching the scenery change with the time. With morning mist appearing in the crisp air in the morning, natural greenery and blue skies during the day, and a star-filled sky shining at night, no two views are the same, so you'll want to take a bath again and again. There are also private baths available, so it's recommended for those who want to soak in a variety of baths.

Cuisine can be enjoyed at meal where Mt. Yufudake can be viewed from the window, and kaiseki courses can be enjoyed at the restaurant. Fresh seafood sent directly from the Bungo Channel and seasonal highland vegetables are served in a special bowl. Bungo beef and red chicken can be enjoyed over charcoal, allowing you to fully appreciate the flavor of the meat as you prefer it grilled to your liking. Kaiseki dishes change with the seasons, and in winter, a hot pot course is offered.

Yufuin Gettoan, located in Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, is ryokan) located on a site of 33,000 square meters, where all rooms have an open-air bath. All 18 detached Japanese-style buildings are exceptionally decorated, and are popular with people who want to spend some quiet time away from the hustle and bustle. The site includes the main building, with a modern design that allows you to feel the seasons, and the annex, which was built in the image of a teahouse, and each room has a different atmosphere. Some rooms even have decorative roofs made of radiating bamboo. It's a humorous design that makes you feel like you're holding an umbrella while inside the room. It's also extremely comfortable.

Each room has its own open-air bath, offering a different view, and you can soak in the hot water while feeling like you are blending into the natural surroundings of the forest, bamboo grove, and babbling river. The water is high-quality, unique to natural onsen, and does not contain artificial onsen water, so you can enjoy a pleasant soak.

The large communal bath with open-air bath is onsen with a great panorama of Mount Yufu towering before you. You can soak in the hot spring while being embraced by nature, which looks completely different in the morning and at night, and you will be so fascinated that you will want to come back again and again. Guests staying in special rooms are also given a private open-air bath, so you can enjoy bathing in the hot springs as if you were going on a hot spring tour.

Located in Kawakami, Yufuin Town, "Yufuin Hoteiya" is ryokan with the concept of "welcome home," where you can feel nostalgic as if you were back at your hometown in the countryside. When you step inside the building, which has a thatched roof and hearth that evoke the good old days of Japan, you will be greeted with the hospitality of onsen eggs and steamed food. There are a total of 13 guest rooms, most of which are detached buildings in the style of old houses. They are built at a distance on the premises like a small town, so you can spend your time without worrying about your surroundings.

The open-air baths in the guest rooms are spacious and offer a view of the mountains of Yufu. All the baths in the rooms have a warm wooden tub, allowing you to spend a luxurious time soaking in the soft water. The simple spring water is gentle on the skin, so it's so comfortable you'll want to stay in it forever, and you'll feel like you're in an extraordinary place.

The hotel has a large public bath with a rock bath for men and a large bath for women with a bath floor made of Amakusa whetstones. From either bath you can enjoy a view of the natural surroundings of Yufuin, relaxing while listening to the sounds of the trees swaying and watching the sky change with the time. There is also a private family bath called "Hotei no Yu" that you can enjoy along with onsen in your room.

The restaurant serves original dishes made with colorful ingredients from Kyushu. The head chef is a 30-year veteran who trained in Kyoto, so you can enjoy a variety of Japanese dishes that highlight his professional skills.

Hinoharu ryokan, located in Hinoharu ryokan, is a long-established ryokan founded in the Taisho era. There are only 11 rooms in total, but they are decorated in earth tones to create a calming atmosphere, and some rooms have open-air baths and indoor baths. All rooms face the inner garden, so the view from the windows is beautiful, and you can spend a quiet time surrounded by greenery and fresh air.

The pride of this ryokan is its carefully selected 100% free-flowing onsen. The open-air baths attached to the guest rooms are spacious enough for two adults to bathe in, and you can enjoy a view of the beautifully maintained Japanese garden.

In addition to the large open-air bath, there are two open-air family baths. The soft, clear waters of Yufuin onsen have been loved by many people since ancient times. The bath floor is covered with pebbles, which provide a nice stimulation to your feet and make you feel good.

For dinner, you can enjoy cuisine unique to Yufuin, where the seasons change quickly. The Japanese-style kaiseki cuisine, which uses locally grown vegetables, live fish, and Oita wagyu beef, is as beautiful as a work of art and delicious.

source:Posted by NAOSTAR