Hotels in Yufuin Onsen, Yufu

I was tied to a room with a private hot spring As of 12/9, there was no space to wash inside, but there was a private hot spring outside. I thought, how can I wash? It must be cold.. but I was able to wash because of the hot spring. Since it was a private hot spring inside the ice, I went to the hot spring more than 3 times a day!!! I was embarrassed to go to the large bathhouse and wash, so I just enjoyed it in the private bath. All the 60,000 steps I walked in two and a half days disappeared! Kaiseki was ordinary💜 The pick-up service from the station is until 5 PM at the latest and is available every hour! Since it is on the outskirts, you must take a taxi or shuttle bus to get around! (Uber is absolutely not available.. If you are taking a bus tour and are getting off at Yufuin, don't book this accommodation..! I got off in the middle and was able to do it..!) The meal time is 6 o'clock, so if you don't check in before that, you won't be able to eat😂 However, they run a shuttle bus when you leave the accommodation, so you can get to Yufuin Station relatively easily! The timings are 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00. Since many people leave at the end of the day at 10:00, I recommend taking the 9:30 bus, which is the most spacious (10-15 minutes to Yufuin Station). It would be a good idea to leave your luggage at the carrier station and go on a delicious restaurant open run! + The staff are very friendly (There was a female staff member who could speak Korean while I was explaining the kaiseki)

Location is great, you just need to take bus 36 to the hotel, the bus station is just right next to the Yufuin station. Hotel is right next to the famous Lake, n you just walk straight down to the main touristy, shopping street, everything is just right there, the inhouse onsen is nice too, although the water in one of them is not hot enough. But be considerate inside your room because its not sound proof, so just tread softly, speak softly too. I'll definitely go back again.

The facilities may look a little old, but they were clean and well-maintained, so there was no inconvenience at all! There was a train track and a very pretty mountain on the way to the accommodation, so I took a lot of pictures! The location of the accommodation was good because it was about a 20-minute walk from Yufuin Bus Terminal, but it was a bit far from tourist attractions such as Kinrinko Lake and Plant Village! However, the accommodation provided free bicycles, so it took about 20-30 minutes to ride a bicycle to the tourist attractions!! I pulled my bicycle around on the crowded streets, but it was hard to pull it every time, so I just left it in one place and played around, but luckily no one stole it. The tourist attractions are grouped together, so it was easy to travel, and there were definitely a lot of walkers! It seemed like a lot of Japanese people also traveled there! The best thing was the hot spring!! I bought a raw egg at a convenience store and made an onsen egg! (But maybe because it was cold, the water wasn't hot, so I soaked it for a long time.) I don't think they change the hot spring water every time, but that's how Japanese bathing culture is! The shower area before entering the hot spring was cozy and had warm water and all the shower supplies, so it was very comfortable and nice! The heating was controlled by a heater, so it was a little dry, but I think it wasn't bad because I slept with a wet towel! I slept on a tatami room with a blanket, and it was softer than I thought, and I didn't bring pajamas because they said I could wear a yukata..ㅎ The owner was also very kind, and I paid the hot spring fee separately on site! It only accepts cash! (We paid 500 yen for 2 people) I didn't think there would be a good restaurant for dinner, so I bought a lot of dinner on the way back from the tourist site to the accommodation because there were many convenience stores! (Try eel rice bowl for lunch!! I recommend Yufu Mabushi Shin Main Branch!!) There was welcome sake, and there was cold water and boiled water! It seemed to boil automatically when the temperature went down to a certain level, which was amazing.. There was a refrigerator, microwave, and Wi-Fi! You should bring a pig nose! Oh, and the train tracks are close, so you can hear the sound of the trains from time to time! But it's okay because they don't run while you're sleeping!! I went there right after I arrived because they said they could store my luggage, and it was super convenient because I was able to check in right away!! (I think I went around 11:30) Next time, I want to come with my mom and older sister for a mother-daughter trip! ㅎㅎ(tmi..^_^)

The hotel said it provides free shuttle from JR to hotel upon arrival at Yufuin with prior booking via email, but they didn’t reply email until you called them. Finally we need to walk to the hotel with our bulky luggages. During check in, we checked with the female staff in short hair whether we can book a shuttle the next day, and she said they don’t have this service. When I asked again why they said in the booking description that the hotel provided free shuttle if they actually didn’t, she kept saying ‘No’! When she explained the dinner arrangement, I told her one of our family members doesn’t eat beef. Then, she gave us a poker face and blamed us for not telling her earlier. However, the point is the hotel couldn’t be connected via email, and they didn’t specify that guests should have informed them the preferred meal before arrival. Except this female staff at reception, other service staff are polite and friendly.

We love the ambience and you can get a private onsen. The shower room in the room is very small but it does not matter we we could use the private onsen. The food was excellent. The only little complaint is that it is about 15-20 minutes’ walk to the famous Floral Village. Nevertheless, we had a good time.

The entrance is relatively secluded, it takes time for drivers to find, the staff service attitude is very good, and breakfast is served well. The hot springs weren’t great, just hot water, however each was a separate private bath

The environment is so clean, spotless Especially the toilet, very comfortable and clean The room we booked is Gaoyue, which has plenty of space for four people. The counter staff was very friendly and carefully confirmed the vegetarian portion with us. When we went to the supermarket to buy things, we met the lady at the counter XDXD The bath water temperature in the large public bath is just right Breakfast was also great Thank you to everyone at Shanbo Hotel

I didn't have high expectations for the kaiseki course meal, so it was okay. The room was spacious, clean, and warm. The open-air bath, family bath, and hot spring were really nice. It's a bit too far to walk from Yufuin Station, so I recommend taking a taxi. The staff were friendly, and the person who served the food spoke Korean well, which was nice. There was also a Korean staff member at check-out, so it was convenient.

The service they provide is up and beyond. I love how this whole place is set up in such a way for people to mingle. I wish I could have stayed longer and chat with the people. Unfortunately I think it was off peak season so there weren't many people. The owner is generous and friendly, people that stays there are good natured people. The owners sang country road to everyone that leaves in the morning, very heart warming and eye teary especially when I met a wonderful old couple from kagoshima during the wonderfully made breakfast. The common area, which is the dining area, has a scenic view of outside, and the main city that lights up a little at night and beautifully decorated interior. It feels like home. I also enjoyed the indoor onsen too. My favourite bit was the classical music playing in the background, and how accessible it is, like a backyard. If you stay here, return the deed by being good guests.

The staff were incredibly friendly, and the accommodation was fantastic. We arrived at night, and the walk there felt a little eerie, but I imagine a bus would be fine during the day. We spent the day exploring Lake Kinrin and then made sure to get to the *sotbap* (hot pot rice) restaurant right opposite as soon as it opened. We also enjoyed the hot spring both in the evening and again in the morning – it was absolutely wonderful!