2-Star Hotels in Yufu

It’s the third time we came to Yufuin. Previously, we stayed in onsen hotels with meals provided. This time we are staying for 2 months in Japan to experience the local life, and Yufuin was our third stop, where we stayed for 6 nights. The service is top notch. The host responded very quickly whenever I had queries, and very clear instructions for free pick-up were given days before check-in. As we stepped in the house, the air- conditioner had already been turned on there were 3 big bottles of water in the fridge which made us feel so welcome. They collected our trash every day and asked us what we needed. The guesthouse is an independent unit full of beautiful Japanese decorations. It was sparkling clean and thoughtfully furnished with everything you need. A first-aid box was provided. We were given 12 sets of clean towels and toilet amenities, including toothbrushes. We have stayed in different apartments before and have never experienced this. More importantly, the kitchen was well equipped with everything—many cutlery items of different sizes and even wine glasses. There were a hot pot and a frying pan, a toaster, rice cooker, coffee machine, and even a dishwasher. You can't imagine there is even a massage chair! The bathroom was designed like an onsen. You can simply add some onsen powder to enjoy a hot bath. You can easily access different attractions on foot. The location is about a 20-minute walk to the nearby supermarkets, 25 minutes to the main shopping streets, and 30 minutes to the JR station. If you drive, it is even easier. For us, we enjoyed walking and seeing the beautiful scenery, so it was not a problem for us even though we didn’t drive. Every day we walked to the supermarkets and bought fresh produce to cook. We had so much fun making different dishes and hot pot. When we asked for a whetstone, the host quickly gave us theirs, and the next day, they bought us a new one. They even gave us sake as a gift. On the day of check-out, the host drove us to the JR station and helped us store our luggage in the visitors’ centre. Next time when we come to Yufuin, we will definitely stay here again. It’s really great value for money.

This hot spring inn is really superb, five detached houses have semi-open-air private baths (real spring water), clean and tidy needless to say, the key is humanity! The bossさん and two female staff are very nice, know dd English. One-night-two is family feel, his fried chicken is delicious. Call the hostel the day before check-in and they will come to the station to drive you and only send you back to the station when you leave. Check-in before 5pm, check-out at 10am. Already missed, will be back again!

The hostess of this B&B is a very neat and tidy lady. She even cleaned our luggage wheels for us and carried our bags upstairs, then reminded me specifically about trash sorting. I was quite diligent about sorting my trash during my two-night stay, which was fine since I'm also very particular about it. Due to the language barrier, on the first night, I went to use the private hot spring and accidentally wore my shoes inside the small cabin. I'll definitely be more careful next time! This B&B is quite clean, and I'd probably stay here again on my next visit!

Here is a pick-up service if you contact the hotel After the bus tour, I got off near Kinlin Lake. It was a 40 minute walk, so I wanted to go on a flat ground, but it was a car without a walking road. I experienced hell ... After arriving at the dormitory, I met the boss, and he was a grandfather with a year old. I opened the Japanese language app first and explained it. It's different from other hotels If you want to go to a nearby meal or a mart, you can ask the boss for a pick-up service, take you to the mart and wait until you see the market. In the morning, Yufuin Express Guitar was 9 o'clock, so I asked for breakfast and took me at the time I wanted. The hostel was spacious enough to stay for more than 2 people. And the long-awaited private hot spring. Very very satisfied! I enjoyed it twice once after arriving, once before drinking in the evening. If I had time in the morning, I would have had breakfast. I said hello to the boss and said he would come back to rest next time if I came to Yufuin ^^ Yufuin is recommended here if you want to fully heal in the hostel as much as you come to relax with hot springs or if you have a lot of body in the last schedule!

The location is remote and the transportation is inconvenient. I called the hotel but they didn't answer the phone, so I had to take a taxi. There are not many taxis in Yufuin... It's about 160 yuan... It's like a small house in the countryside, more suitable for older people to drive by themselves. The surrounding area is very desolate and not recommended for children. There are about 7-8 households in the whole yard, with a total of 4 private baths, which need to be used with a sign. The outdoor pool is also outdoors, and it's very windy and cold in winter... Dinner is OK...

It was already 4:30 pm when we entered Yufuin on the first day. The owner had already turned on the air conditioner in our room and provided instructions on how to use the hot springs. He was afraid that we would not be able to visit the attractions before they closed, so he drove us to the fairytale town. Although it was closed in the end, we were familiar with the route. He also helped us check the bus schedule the next day. Thank you!

The third stop of Japan’s Kitakyushu trip was to Yufuin (part of Oita Prefecture). This time it was a Japanese-style hotel called Ryokan Tatsumi. The hotel is not far from Yufuin JR Station and can be reached on foot. The entrance to the hotel and the surrounding environment are very good, like a beautiful Japanese garden, peaceful and quiet. There was only an amiable old Japanese mother in charge of the reception, who carefully explained various precautions, including the use of hot springs. This hotel has its own hot springs, including indoor hot spring pools and outdoor hot spring pools, and they are open 24 hours a day. Especially having a hot spring in the open-air courtyard is very refreshing. The hotel rooms are also very spacious. The bed is placed directly on the tatami in a completely Japanese style, with Japanese-style yukata and jacket. The various facilities in the room are well coordinated, there is a separate bathroom, the room is overall neat and clean, and the bed is relatively comfortable. The scenery outside is very beautiful when standing in the room. In Yufuin, this is a hotel worth experiencing. Highly recommended.

In the ”Zoo” of Yufuyuan, check in at the cashier's desk. The clerk will take you to the room to tell you how to use the equipment, hot springs, etc., and will help you carry your luggage. It’s really the feeling of a fairy tale world, the quiet room is big, and the hot springs are no one. It is also close to Jinlin Lake and is worth a try.

We took bus 36 from Beppu to Yufuin Station and took a taxi to the hotel for 1400 yen. In fact, we should get off at 2 stations in advance and walk closer. There is no convenience store near the hotel, so it is best to buy snacks and sodas in Beppu or buy them in Yufuin. The owner is a very enthusiastic aunt, even if not a lot of English, they are actively communicating with us. The food prepared by the aunt is very fresh and delicious. Because the snowy hot spring eyes were frozen by snow. Auntie paid our family 5,000 yen to soak in the nearby hot springs. Open the window of the room to see the mountain view. If it is summer or January winter, it will definitely be more beautiful. The room heating and hot water are enough. The parking lot next to the hotel has become a paradise for children to play in the snow. Although there is not much snow, it is worth it for children in the south.