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Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya

3.0 star property
Ryokan with free parking, a quick walk to Kinrin Lake

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Deluxe Twin, 2 Single beds Tatami room (16 sqm) | View from room
Hot springs
Property entrance
Front of property
Located near Kinrin Lake, Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya offers a peaceful escape with an indoor mineral hot spring and garden. Guests can relax in the library, enjoy regional dishes at the restaurant, and benefit from high-speed WiFi, complimentary newspapers, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Japanese-Western Style room, 2 Single Beds with Tatami room (27 sqm) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Japanese-Western Style room, 2 Single Beds with Tatami room (27 sqm)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Futons OR 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (14 sqm) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room (14 sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin, 2 Single beds Tatami room (16 sqm)

Deluxe Twin, 2 Single beds Tatami room (16 sqm) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin, 2 Single beds Tatami room (16 sqm)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Futon OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Japanese Style room (23 sqm)

Japanese Style room (23 sqm) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Japanese Style room (23 sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Yufuin Onsen, a neighborhood in Yufu, Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. B-Con Plaza, Global Tower and Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Kijima Kogen Park and African Safari. Don't miss out on a visit to Umitamago.
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2717-5 Yufuincho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita-ken, 879-5102

What's nearby

  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kinrin Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Hells of Beppu - 22 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Yufu Station - 13 min walk
  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スヌーピー茶屋由布院店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪金賞コロッケ 本店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪チェシャ猫の森 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪中津からあげ専門店 吉吾 湯布院店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gabu Gabu - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya

Ryokan near Kinrin Lake
Located close to Kijima Kogen Park and Yunohira Hot Spring, Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya provides an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), shopping on site, and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 6 hot springs. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a library and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, children's slippers, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 6 hot springs
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • 6 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 108 ºF
  • Public bath open from 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 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 with dinner inclusive plans must check in before 6 PM. Guests without dinner plans must check in before 10 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Alipay, PayPay, UnionPay QuickPass, LINE Pay, R Pay, and WeChat Pay
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
Additional fees may apply to children for items such as extra bedding and meals.

We should mention

Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to midnight
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya Inn
Yawaraginosato Yadoya Inn
Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya
Yawaraginosato Yadoya
Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya Yufu
Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya Ryokan
Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

Is Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya located?

Located in Yufuin Onsen, this ryokan is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kinrin Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Kijima Kogen Park and Yunohira Hot Spring. Hells of Beppu and African Safari are also within 16 mi (25 km). Yufu Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 840 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hai Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very clean. Staff are nice. Spa is enjoyable. Small gift was unexpected but making you feel you were very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang-je

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Travel agent

The stay was very good. The food was good too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE ONSEN JUST A BIT OF A WALK FROM THE TRAIN STATION
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Excellent service but was surprised when I booked that dinner was not included as with most other ryokans.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff team are very nice and welcome. Dinner is beyond expectation. A good place for family with kids getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are helpful and very nice . Close to the lake for early morning visit . Dinner is great . Private onsen (free) are great, pre-book required
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tea hoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet, wonderful stay, we enjoyed the private onsen and the kaiseki dinner very much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mi Sung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good and the hotel is morden. Staffs were very nice and friendly. We had a good time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Sugoi! (Fantastic)

Enjoyed our 2-night stay. Hospitality was excellent - all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was first class, private outdoor onsens were wonderful. We also had good fun playing ping pong in the game room, and the massage chairs were an added bonus. Great location too. We appreciate all the attention to details that made our stay memorable. Thank you to all the hard working staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and the private hot spring are the best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice open-air bath abd good quality dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent staff and service

Amazing staff and service delivery that makes the hotel stay one, which is most memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great location, great food and very good hot springs! Will love to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeeyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly! Dinner and breakfast were amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room, beautiful onsen, tasty breakfast, and most of all very helpful, kind staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tae

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and kind, they made me feel very welcome. The property was clean, well kept and overall very nice, I felt like I was at home and the rooms are very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ryokan is a distance away from the station and some section of path to it is unlit, becareful when coming in winter where the sun sets earlier. Most stores also closes by 5:30pm so take note. That said, the staff are really friendly and accomodating, one of the staff, Sato, reached out to guide me on what to do and set the private onsen timings weeks before, great service throughout. The breakfast is also really good! I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly and able to speak English. The private baths were also great and very clean. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could have booked any other accommodation with an onsen but I’m so glad I chose Yadoya for its exceptional service and delectable kaiseki meals. The private outdoor onsens were beautiful with the backdrop of autumn foliage on Mt Yufu. Parking was plentiful. Our stay here was easily the highlight of our 2 week Kyushu roadtrip.

10/10 Excellent

SungJun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy place to stay. Very friendly staff and things such as private bath, kaiseki dinner course, table tennis, massage chairs for visitors are well organized. 2-3 min walk to Yufuin’s main street. Highly recommended if you are looking for a place to stay in Yufuin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are wonderful. The half board meals are excellent. Has private insensitive for use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrius

Stayed overnight on a weekend trip to Yufuin. This accommodation is a gem of a place. The staff are very attentive and are present from check in to check out, whether arriving early to drop off your bags, in the restaurants or for the hot baths. They have private and public baths. The public baths are open all day 6am to 2 am, the private mornings and evenings just past midnight. You can book the private bath for your own party for 50 minutes. I had it all to myself. The breakfast and dinner are traditional Japanese and are delicious. Overall a great stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

IOLA H

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

Great location, baths and overall stay!

The check-in process was very smooth from the moment we were greeted as our car pulled into the property. We were able to do some pre-check in as we arrived in the morning and allowed to park our cars there as we explored the town and shops. Upon check-in we were provided small gifts (including beautiful small drawstring bags for all the ladies). The room that our party stayed in was on the top floor. we were greeted with a large spacious tatami room with a super high celling. It was one main room with a Kotatsu table (table with a cover & heater underneath to keep those legs/toes warm). But with the table moved to the side of the room (still able to be used) there was plenty of space for 4 beds. Note that you have to set the beds yourself. Meals and the private family baths (which we booked ahead of time, for a 1 hour time slot) were in a separate building with a short walk outside (warm jackets for the Yukata were provided in the room). There was a short March the evening we were there so we enjoyed the onsen with snow gently coming down on us which was AMAZING. Family bath was a good size. There was actually a indoor bath and outdoor bath in the same "private area". Dinner and breakfast were in different buildings but both were beautifully and deliciously laid out meals. The morning breakfast we also had a beautiful snowy morning view which enhanced the whole experience. Short walk down to shopping street and town, also a coin laundry across the street! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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