Yufuin Besso Shikisai Hotel Reviews

The hotel's service was excellent. We don't eat beef, so the hotel specially prepared pork for us. The hot springs were also great, and our family had a very pleasant stay.

A large and comfortable room with an amazing view of the sea and sunrise! The onsen too was sea facing which was very calming.

We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The room was spacious, comfortable, and well laid out. Everything was clean and well maintained. The private onsen was spotless and well kept. We could book a slot for free when we check in. We drove and park at the accom. Easy 10-15 min walk to yufuin village without luggage.

Nice and clean stay! The room was extremely large—plenty of space to move around. However, a bit of a downside is that they don’t offer triple occupancy despite the massive room size. The surrounding area is quite sleepy, so it’s best for a quiet 1-night stop. The highlight was definitely the very good onsen!

The hotel's location is quite far from the station, about a 25-minute walk. However, they do offer pick-up and drop-off service from the station, which we didn't arrange beforehand. Walking along the road for a stretch was a bit tough. On the upside, the surroundings of the hotel are very quiet. The room style is a bit old-fashioned but spacious. The evening onsen was great, I had it all to myself. Dinner was plentiful, but breakfast was just okay, though the dining environment was pleasant. The hotel service was decent, and the owner was quite understanding. However, the front desk staff wasn't very friendly; they wouldn't let us check in even ten minutes early. Eventually, the owner approved an early check-in. It's a nice touch that they offer a free shuttle service to the train station when you check out.

The environment here is great. Although it's a bit far, they offer shuttle service, so it's not a big issue. However, I was quite concerned about the cleanliness of the hot spring. It seemed that whenever I moved, a lot of black, white, and gray fibrous material would float up from the bottom of the pool. I even saw distinct small white feathers, possibly from birds? I understand that being in the mountains might lead to some influence from plants and animals, but there was clearly a lot settled at the bottom, suggesting it hasn't been thoroughly cleaned for a while. Many of the restaurant staff were from India or Pakistan, and most of the other guests I encountered were foreigners. The price isn't expensive, and the room is large, but the facilities are a bit old. The room's cleanliness was actually decent, it just felt a bit dated.

The hotel itself is a bit older, and you can definitely feel its age in some areas of the property. That said, it still maintains a certain traditional charm. One thing to note is that the location isn’t the easiest to access on foot—you’ll really need a car to get around comfortably, especially if you plan to explore the surrounding area. What truly stood out during my stay was the restaurant staff. They were exceptionally helpful, attentive, and warm throughout my visit. Their hospitality made the dining experience one of the highlights of the hotel. The meals were well-prepared and thoughtfully presented, adding a special touch to each day. Overall, while the facilities could use a bit of updating and the location is best suited for travelers with a vehicle, the kindness and service of the restaurant staff made the stay worthwhile.

This is a fantastic small hot spring hotel with an excellent overall experience and ambiance. The breakfast and dinner, which were included with the room, were both quite good. The surroundings are very peaceful, and taking a leisurely stroll outside the hotel after dinner was wonderfully relaxing.

The hotel staff are mostly Korean, and the owner is also Korean. We booked a triple room on the first floor, which was conveniently close to the outdoor onsen. The room itself was spacious and clean. The onsen was also excellent. We visited on a weekday, and it seemed like there were only two groups of guests, including us. It felt like we had the dining area and the onsen all to ourselves. Aside from briefly seeing them at the front desk, we didn't encounter the other guests at any other time. We had booked a package that included dinner. The dinner was a delightful, multi-course Japanese meal (kaiseki-style), where each dish was introduced and served individually, only after the previous one was finished. Upon departure, a complimentary shuttle service to the station was provided. However, getting there upon arrival was a bit tricky; we had to take a taxi (around 1000 JPY) as it involved an uphill walk, and it was quite hot. Walking would have taken 30-40 minutes. The hotel is a convenient 10-15 minute walk from Kinrin Lake and the 'Fairytale Village.' You could easily visit these attractions in the morning, return, and then check out before departing. If you need to do laundry, there's a coin-operated laundromat a 7-8 minute walk away (as shown in Pic 4). For those who prefer to buy their own breakfast, a convenience store is a 10-minute walk, conveniently located on the way to Kinrin Lake.

Clean accomodaton with nice onsen despite old fashion design, service is good, free shuttle (taxi) to the train station is provided.

The environment here is lovely, and the hot springs are incredibly relaxing. The breakfast and dinner provided were both delicious. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip.

Hotel in old style and all other is acceptable and good

Hotel location is slightly away from main street Yufuin. I emailed to ask if possible late check in and later dinner and all promising. Great to have the private hot spring reserved on arrival evening that we, two couples of four persons can enjoy peace and quiet moment with our love ones. Rooms are tidy, clean but aging. Staff are extremely helpfully. They help us to call to book Horse Carriage Ride (from JR train station) which only accept telephone booking or in person on the same day, that we enjoyed very much.

Spacious rooms (36m²) and a huge bed. The bathroom was a nice size as well. The #1 complaint was the room was freezing; the bathroom has a window and doesn't seem insulated in any way, the draft definitely came from there. The bath tub room had some hair and dried residue on the floor, wasn't too thrilled to see... The separate toilet room was fine. #2 would be the walk to the hotel, slight uphill (but easy) and maybe 13-17min walk from Yufuin Station [was an enjoyable walk though]. Would recommend if you don't mind the daily walk.