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Yufuin Waraneko no Yado

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Yufu with free parking

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Public bath
Property entrance
Garden
Flat-screen TV
Garden
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado offers a serene retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and tranquil garden. Guests can enjoy the coffee shop, free WiFi, and a smoke-free environment. Convenient luggage storage is also available.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Corner Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Room with 1 Loft Bed and Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Spring water bathtub
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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Kawaminami 1607-2, Yufuincho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5103

What's nearby

  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Kinrin Lake - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Hells of Beppu - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Minami-Yufu Station - 2 min drive
  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪こうき・由布隠酒家そば - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪由布まぶし 心 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪甘味茶屋 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪湯布院ゆふふ 湯布院駅前本店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪東匠庵 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado

Ryokan near Kinrin Lake
Consider a stay at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado and take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station drop-off, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Spring water tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station drop-off shuttle from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Inn
Waraneko no Yado Inn
Waraneko no Yado
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Yufu
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Ryokan
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

Is Yufuin Waraneko no Yado pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Yufuin Waraneko no Yado located?

Located in Yufuin Onsen, this ryokan is within 2 mi (3 km) of Unagihime Shrine, Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum, and Yufuin Stained Glass Museum. Yunotsubo Kaido and Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Minami-Yufu Station is 23 minutes by foot and Yufu Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese hotel. Well accommodating and nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like Cat’s and Onsen’s then this is the place for you. The onsen is nice and private for you to relax in with no worries either indoor or outdoor. All the cats are so adorable. The staff are so kind and accommodating. Want to come back soon. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful garden house with cats and private onsen. Very clean and quiet. Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very polite and helpful, always full of smile. Cat's cafe is really good, Onsen is nice. I would definitely wanna come back next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SANGIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAKAKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
自然豊かでのんびりできました。猫ちゃんにも凄く癒されました。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Tidy, cats are so cute and the outside hot spring is beautiful , but the train tracks are too close, and it would noisy when the train passes by, it made us too hard to sleep and car park is not closed to hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
好滿足、好舒服，是一間非常好的旅館。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience! Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and delicious food. The cats theme is charming and we loved being able to spend time with them. It was nice having a private onsen and since there are limited guests, we didn’t have to reserve and were able to bathe whenever we asked. I recommend staying more than one night, and wish the trip were longer. Thank you for the beautiful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Midori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ねこカフェが併設してあるとのことで、ねこが好きなので泊まりたいと思いました。 露天風呂も3つあり、家族で入れます。 部屋には色々とねこのグッズ⁉︎時計や布団カバーや加湿器、ティッシュカバーが籐の籠だったりトイレの壁紙がねこ柄だったりと可愛かったです。 猫ちゃん達も可愛かったです。癒されました。最初に猫ちゃんの名前とそれぞれの特徴やこれがダメでこう触ると喜ぶなど説明があり、よかったです。 朝食前に時間があるので、その時間にも猫ちゃん達のところに行けるといいなぁと思いましたが、猫ちゃん達も休む時間がないといけないですもんね… 帰りは最後に入り口のところで記念に写真を撮って下さいました。ありがとうございました。 また機会があれば行きたいです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

舒適

民宿主人很有禮貌、民宿以貓做主題、有貓房可以和貓貓玩樂。房間整潔舒適但房內只有洗手間，沒有浴室，如洗澡需要去溫泉。早餐好吃，需額外加購。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ともみ

Liked: Amenities
とても楽しい旅をありがとうございました。 ニャンズたちとの触れ合い癒される旅となりました。宿の方もとても良かったです。また伺いたいと思える笑猫の宿でした。^_^
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so cute and so much fun! It was a very relaxing weekend thanks to the staff and the cats. The establishment is cash only and you pay ¥1,000 yen per day for cat cafe access. Each morning your cat treats are restocked and you are left with a little snack as well to enjoy while playing with the cats. I will admit, the road to the hotel is a little rough, but that is bo flaw to the establishment. The staff are very kind, attentive, and accomodating. The room was also spacious and beautiful. I hope one day I may go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAEYEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고의 료칸, 최고의 사람들

너무 좋았어요. 다음에도 갈 수 있다면 장기간 숙박하고 싶습니다. 고양이들은 정말 최고였습니다. (비록 고양이들은 저를 안 좋아했지만, 보는걸로도 행복했습니다.)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners, clean structure with private onsens. It's a bit outside Yufuin so it's very recommended if you have a car. Nice room, a bit expensive compared to a similar structure. You will appreciate many aspects of the structure if you're a cat lover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bohyeok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
정말 예쁘고 쉬기 좋은 곳입니다 감성을 챙기시는 분이면 더더욱 좋은 숙소입니다. 프라이빗 노천탕과 거의 항상 사용할 수 있는 내부 온천도 너무 좋았어요 다음에 또 오고 싶은 숙소는 처음입니다. 고양이도 너무 귀여워욬ㅋㅋㅋ 사장님 서비스가 너무 좋으시고, 체크 아웃 후 역까지 태워주셔서 너무 감사합니다
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

seunghyung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

아주 좋아요.

아름다운 호텔, 따스한 온천, 편안한 공간, 맛있는 아침과 운영자님의 친절함이 가득한 곳.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

makoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
凄く親切で丁寧です。また行きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lok Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

超級推薦的好旅館

旅館主人十分友善親切，不厭其煩地對向每個入住的人講解，房間整潔整齊。溫泉有分室內和室外，每次只可以一組人使用，有私人風呂感。室內溫泉也很漂亮，有落地大玻璃可欣賞窗外景觀。喵喵們很可愛，好想有多點時間跟他們玩！
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
대박 좋습니다 야외 온천도 좋았고 저녁도 일본 가정식으로 정갈하게 나왔습니다 맛있었고 직원분이 너무 친절하셔요 고양이들도 귀엽고 숙소 뷰도 좋습니다 조용조용 하고 깔끔합니다
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
第二次入住笑貓，旅館夫婦友善的接待，耐心的講解住宿期間的留意的事項～由於是民宿改造，所以房間不多，但我就是喜歡這種悠閑寧靜，可以放鬆身心泡湯，更重要是可以在住宿期間和7隻可愛的貓咪互動，誠意推介～
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Kuei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

美好的貓咪溫泉民宿體驗

這是一個傳統日式民宿，報到時有專人提行李、發送合適尺寸的浴衣以及拖鞋，連房客的鞋子都由服務生存放，溫泉民宿內建貓咖啡廳，但不會有貓打擾居住或睡眠。 房間是日式榻榻米地板，除了傳統拉門之外，還有一道帶鎖的木門保持隱私及安全，由於民宿有溫泉浴池，所以房內並沒有浴室，應該是傳統日式建築改建而成。 貓咖啡廳使用者付費（¥1000/人），時間及次數不限，時段為每日1700-2200以及隔日0800-1000，使用費包含一顆巧克力、一塊餅乾及一杯咖啡（也有一個裝少量貓食的小盒子，以供互動）。 首次進入貓咖啡廳時，會有服務生解說每一隻貓的名字、個性以及互動方式，環境整潔沒有異味，貓咪很溫順乖巧，感覺很療癒放鬆。 如有預訂用餐，晚餐時間為1900，地點在一樓的餐廳內，餐點是鎮上日式料理店的鐵板地雞套餐，分量及口味適中；早餐可以選擇時間（0700、0800、0900），地點一樣是一樓餐廳，是日式傳統早餐，餐點美味。 浴室分為兩間室內溫泉浴池以及一個戶外溫泉浴池，三個浴池有隔間牆所以互相不影響使用；室內浴池使用時間不限、次數不限，戶外浴池因為保障房客都能使用，僅限一個小時；兩種浴池使用前都要到櫃檯登記領取吹風機，並由服務生帶領前往使用。 登記退房時，服務生會拿房客的鞋子擺放在玄關，協助提行李到門口後，由服務生引導至門口長椅上合影留念。 整體而言十分推薦，如果有時間建議住宿兩晚，可以更完整地體驗當地生活，也能更悠閒地充分享受溫泉或是貓咪的療癒。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JINJU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
정말 좋아요 온천 이용도 기다린 적 없이 바로바로 이용 가능했고 물 온도도 적당해서 좋았습니다 직원분들이 정말 친절하셨고 고양이카페를 이용하지않아도 창문을 통해 볼 수 있었고 고양이들이 매우 귀여웠습니다! 다만 오래된 목조건축이기 때문에 방음이 잘 안되었고 방 안에 샤워실이 없는 것이 불편할 순 있습니다 그러나 다른 모든 것들에 만족하므로 추천드립니다!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAEHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고 숙소 가성비 짱!!!

너무너무너무 좋았어요. 개인 욕탕도 진짜 최고!!!! 고양이 카페도 넘 좋아요ㅠㅠ
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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