Yufuin Hotel Shuhokan

Although it's a little over a kilometer from the station, I highly recommend walking instead of taking a taxi, as the scenery along the way is absolutely beautiful. Cherry blossoms, streams, small bridges, distant mountains, fields, and a mix of Western and Japanese-style houses create a very soothing atmosphere. The hotel exceeded my expectations. The lobby is grand, and the front desk staff are fluent in English and provide detailed information. On the top floor (4th floor), there's an observation onsen. The rooms are purely Japanese style, clean, tidy, comfortable, spacious, fully functional, and offer expansive views of beautiful scenery. There's also a restaurant in the lobby. Many restaurants in Yufuin's Yunotsubo Street and Floral Village close by 4 PM. Personally, I find this natural, unspoiled environment much more relaxing than those famous, trendy tourist spots.

Facilities: The facilities are very complete, the room has everything you need, and the tatami mat is super comfortable! Waking up to the view of Mount Yufu is truly blissful! I absolutely love the open-air onsen; soaking in the hot spring while gazing at the mountains gives you a wonderful feeling of being one with nature! Cleanliness: So clean! The onsen is also very clean! Environment: Unobstructed views of Mount Yufu, the scenery is absolutely stunning! Service: Very classic Japanese service, the staff are incredibly friendly!