Top Hotels in Oita Prefecture Ryokans
Top Things to do in Oita Prefecture
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Discover the best Ryokans in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu including Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya, Baien, Itsuki, Hana Beppu, Sanso Tensui, Kannawaen, Ryokan Yufusan, Yufuin Gettouan, Seikaiso, Yutorinoyado Ikkoten.
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1. Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Yufu, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Close to some of Yufu's most popular landmarks, such as Hotarumi Bridge (0.1 mi) and Yufuin Basin (0.3 mi), Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya is a great destination for tourists. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya features baggage storage, shops, and a gift shop. In addition, as a valued Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya guest, you can enjoy breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Yufu be sure to experience local okonomiyaki & takoyaki favorites at Bakudan Yaki Hompo Oita Yufuin or Yufuin Utano. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Yufuin Area (0.2 mi), Yufuin Onsen (0.6 mi), or Yunotsubo Kaido (0.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Yufu!
Good Onsen Hotel
Reviewed By rpverVery nice Yufuin ryokan located at the other end of town from the train/bus station, about a 15 minute walk. Advise using Google maps when walking around, especially after dark. It has both public and three private onsens and options for both breakfast and dinner. We stayed two nights and had the breakfast option. The two breakfasts were both very delicious and completely delicious different. We had dinner at nearby restaurants. The staff were all very helpful and courteous. The hotel was a bit pricey.
2. Baien
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Looking for a place to stay in Yufu? Then look no further than Baien, a family-friendly onsen ryokan that brings the best of Yufu to your doorstep. The rooms offer a refrigerator and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Baien features a convenience store and shops. In addition, as a valued Baien guest, you can enjoy breakfast that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Close to some of Yufu's most popular landmarks, such as Unaki Hime Shrine (0.3 mi) and Bussanji (0.3 mi), Baien is a great destination for tourists. While visiting Yufu, you may want to try some ramen at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Local Chicken Ramen Fukusuke. If you’re looking for something to do, Yufuin Area (0.7 mi), Yufuin Onsen (0.9 mi), and Yunotsubo Kaido (0.6 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Baien. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Baien as you experience everything Yufu has to offer.
Authentic......but
Reviewed By Iain GWe had a confirmed reservation here for three nights on our travel documents. When we booked in they had two nights. It was our travel companies fault. The staff, especially Morachi? Were very helpful, and managed to get us the third night down the road. Anything else would have been a disaster. Room wise it was lovely, Japanese style, but due to the wood, very noisy, and we had to pull our mattresss into the living room to get some sleep. Breakfast Japanese style was amazing. Onsen was an experience well worth doing.
3. Itsuki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Itsuki is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Yufu, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. The rooms offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Itsuki features room service, baggage storage, and shops. In addition, as a valued Itsuki guest, you can enjoy an on-site restaurant that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Hotarumi Bridge (0.1 mi) and Yufuin Basin (0.3 mi), guests of Itsuki can easily experience some of Yufu's most well known attractions. While in Yufu be sure to experience local ramen favorites at Local Chicken Ramen Fukusuke. Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular historic sites, such as Bussanji and Ogosha Shrine. Enjoy your stay in Yufu!
Quintessential Japan
Reviewed By HKAMODWhat a fabulous experience of Japan! Hot spring bath inside our room and traditional Japanese Tatami beds. The breakfasts were meticulously presented and delicious. Service - outstanding. On the day of our departure, we could not book a taxi or even buy bus/train tickets to Fukuoka. A staff member drove us to Fukuoka in his personal car. That’s 1.5 hours away by car!!! They would not allow us to pay for the trip! Such kindness and dedication to the customer. I cannot recommend Itsuki Ryokan enough.
4. Hana Beppu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
A relaxing space where you want to stay over and over again warmly and comfortablyI would like to pick you up as "Welcome back" ...Provide beauty and health with women's eyes ☆ ★ All rooms non-smoking Free Wi-Fi ☆ ★
Great stay
Reviewed By lizcyniWe stayed one night in this modern hotel with onsen in the center of Beppu. It’s located five minutes away from the Beppu JR Station. Although its location is in the city center it’s very quiet without any noise from traffic outside. The hotel is beautifully decorated with bamboo theme which is a special product of Beppu. The lobby area looks stunning overlooking a beautiful garden. The whole hotel is floored with bamboo tatami which I think is very special. Footwear is not allowed in the hotel. The moment we entered the front door we were asked to remove our shoes. They even cleaned the wheels of the luggage. We took two rooms for four of us. The room is very spacious with separate toilet and a big bathroom. Amenities included a kettle for coffee and tea making and a capsule coffee machine. The free yuzu drink in the refrigerator tasted delicious. The complimentary traditional steamed buns with yuzu at the lobby with tea and coffee was a nice touch. Guests are given socks and a pair of loose fitting pyjamas outfit instead of traditional yukata. The onsen area is bright and modern. There’s an indoor and outdoor baths. The dinner and breakfast were great and plentiful. Most of the staff can converse in English. The reason I did not give a five star rating is because our room on second floor has an unpleasant sewage smell which I didn’t detect when we check-in. The odour was pretty bad at night. It could be due to second floor is next to the in-house restaurant. Overall we did enjoy our stay. I would recommend this hotel.
5. Sanso Tensui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
See why so many travelers make Sanso Tensui their onsen ryokan of choice when visiting Hita. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. As your “home away from home,” the onsen ryokan rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to room service, baggage storage, and a coffee shop while staying at Sanso Tensui. In addition, Sanso Tensui offers free breakfast, which will help make your Hita trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Hita has plenty of cafes. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Amagaeru and Amami Chaya Okubodai, which are serving up some great dishes. Hita is also home to Sakuradaki Waterfall, a popular waterfall that is not too far from Sanso Tensui. At Sanso Tensui, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Hita.
Beautiful setting, very relaxing, but pricey
Reviewed By Katuska64Stayed at this ryokan in August. We came after two weeks of seeing many temples and castles, in almost tropical heat, in Tokyo and Kyoto and a number of places in between. So we needed the rest. The combination of the great ontsens, fantastic service and great food did the trick. It was a wonderful experience. My son and I stayed for two nights. We wore only the comfortable yukatas and went together to a private family ontsen which you can reserve (at no additional cost) for 45 minutes at a time. The price is high (one night came to over 50 thousand yen). We had a comfortable room, but without a private ontsen bath, either inside or outside. But when you count in the culinary experience, it was definitely worth it! Dinners come in 10 courses.. the second dinner had the famous Japanese shabu-shabu barbecue as the main course. We tried it before in a restaurant in Kyoto; definitely a highlight. You briefly boil raw beef or pork and lots of vegetables in water, then dip in a peanut or vinegar/soy sauce and eat. Heavenly! Sanso Tensui definitely gets huge thumbs up. Especially the very nice gentleman who spoke good English and took care of us all the time. Our friends and us seemed to be the only foreigners around. Most staff did not speak much English, but his English was very good. Heard a lot about ryokans before travelling to Japan. Now I can confirm, it is a very worthwhile experience!
6. Kannawaen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Finding an ideal luxury onsen ryokan in Beppu does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Kannawaen, a nice option for travelers like you. Close to some of Beppu's most popular landmarks, such as Oniishibozu Jigoku (0.1 mi) and Geothermal Tourism Lab Enma (0.4 mi), Kannawaen is a great destination for tourists. As your “home away from home,” the onsen ryokan rooms offer air conditioning, a minibar, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and shops while staying at Kannawaen. In addition, Kannawaen offers a pool and breakfast, which will help make your Beppu trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including Otto e sette Oita, Artegio Dining, and Ristorante Azzurri, all of which are a short distance from Kannawaen. If you are interested in exploring Beppu, check out one of the monuments and statues, such as Statue of Kumahachi Aburaya and Yayoi Tengu. Kannawaen looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Beppu.
Decent luxury choice in Beppu
Reviewed By KI-NRTKannawaen is a hybrid hotel/ryokan luxury property that's centrally located and close to just about everything worth visiting in Beppu. Beppu is a renowned Onsen area, but is somewhat lacking in true top-end luxury properties. Kannawaen fits the bill for the most part, although it does not distinguish itself among the numerous luxury ryokans in other parts of Japan. Although it's in the middle of town, Kannawaen provides a secluded environment by featuring gardens with ponds, a teahouse, several buildings and even a Noh stage where performances are periodically held (although, sadly, not during our stay... most likely due to COVID-19.) It's a relatively expansive property given its location - it only features 30 rooms, although it appears suitable as a mega resort if it tried to be one. As with any top property, Kannawaen provides private Onsen baths in each room, in addition to having communal indoor and outdoor Onsens. Our room had a very nice open-air outdoor bath as well as an indoor wooden bath. It even featured an Onsen steam sauna, which was a nice bonus. Unfortunately, Kannawaen fell flat in several areas. We received a call from the manager just 2 days before our scheduled arrival, and he informed us that the room we booked (the top room called "Sora") was being renovated, so it was not going to be available to us. This was a big bummer. Sora is on the top floor and offers panoramic views of Beppu city, the surrounding mountains as well as the Ocean. Additionally, it's the only room where in-room dining is possible; all other guests are required to have their meals in the main restaurant. We were to be moved to a villa-style room called "Ume," which, while nice, wasn't the same. It was a stand-alone structure that was separate from the main building, and was a very spacious room with a nice outdoor bath, but was lacking of any view whatsoever. Also, I had to be very firm in our insistence of being served meals in our room, to which they begrudgingly obliged. To me, it was strange that they didn't offer in-room dining in the first place - especially in a room the caliber of Ume, since it wasn't that far away from the kitchen. If other ryokans can do it, Kannawaen ought to offer it as an option to more of their room categories. Aside from Kaiseki fare, Teppanyaki is also an option, although we chose not to try it out due to our desire to have adequate social distancing. Our Ume room was decent. it was cavernous in size, and the bath was nice. But decor was a bit odd and outdated; it was a mixture of traditional Japanese and 80s Western in furnishings. And, while they claimed the room was last renovated in 2016, it appeared more worn out than that. It wasn't particularly ratty, but was not shiny and new, either. Other issues - It took several calls to the front desk to get WiFi properly working, and even then, speeds were barely suitable for streaming Netflix shows. And, hot water was sporadic in both the shower and sinks, and took several trips by maintenance staff to fix the problem. Given that we were only there for 2 nights, this type of hassle was not exactly convenient. On the plus side - the staff seemed to care, including Mr. Sato, the manager. They really try their best, and mean well. Mr. Iwamoto, our designated in-room dinner server, was very passionate and knowledgeable, and did a great job explaining every dish in great detail; we really enjoyed his company throughout our time there. Food was very good. It wasn't particularly memorable, but take what I say with a grain of salt. We've had the opportunity of staying at some of the very best ryokans Japan has to offer, and while it doesn't crack the top 10, I would still consider it as a highlight. Overall, all of the problems we experienced were first-world issues. That said, the room rates are very high at Kannawaen (especially their top rooms) - we expected a bit more than what we actually got. It didn't help that our stay at Kannawaen was preceded by an amazing experience at Takefue ryokan, which we consider to be the #1 luxury ryokan property in all of Japan.
7. Ryokan Yufusan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
The grand Mt. Yufu, towering before your eyes A moment of relaxation in semi-open air baths rich nature.
Private Onsen with a view
Reviewed By wowwow9We stayed at the sky room of Ryokan Yufsan situated hundred metres above the nearby valley. The room though not large is comfy . The best thing is it comes with a private onsen with a open view to the not too distant mountain and village down your feet not like others that usually hidden discreetly. The morning misty view is scenic and poetic. So try to book one of the five rooms with the view.
8. Yufuin Gettouan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
See why so many travelers make Yufuin Gettouan their onsen ryokan of choice when visiting Yufu. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quaint setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Yufuin Area (1.3 mi) and Yunotsubo Kaido (1.3 mi), guests of Yufuin Gettouan can easily experience some of Yufu's most well known attractions. As your “home away from home,” the onsen ryokan rooms offer a minibar, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and shops while staying at Yufuin Gettouan. In addition, Yufuin Gettouan offers a lounge, which will help make your Yufu trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While visiting Yufu, you may want to try some ramen at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Local Chicken Ramen Fukusuke. If you’re looking for something to do, Artegio (1.1 mi) and Kirishitan Bochi (0.7 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Yufuin Gettouan. At Yufuin Gettouan, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Yufu.
Nice environment, Superb onsen
Reviewed By sasa0801I stayed @ room笑意軒, very spacious. Highly recommend the family bath with new view next to a river. Dinner is not bad, i chose puffer fish set. Very remote location that allows u to take a break from city life.
9. Seikaiso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Looking for a place to stay in Beppu? Then look no further than Seikaiso, a family-friendly onsen ryokan that brings the best of Beppu to your doorstep. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Seikaiso offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including newspaper, baggage storage, and shops. Guests of Seikaiso are also welcome to enjoy an on-site restaurant. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Beppu, Seikaiso is located a short distance from Beppu Tower (0.1 mi) and Momoco (0.2 mi). If you’re looking for an Asian restaurant, consider a visit to Kamesho Kurukuru Sushi, Toyotsune Honten, or Hajime Zushi, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Seikaiso. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Beppu Park (1.0 mi) or B-Con Plaza, Global Tower (1.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Seikaiso as you experience everything Beppu has to offer.
Plastic is not for eating
Reviewed By foreverfalieroI stayed here with my Japanese wife for 1 night. We booked 1 room with the onsen bath and even if the room was relatively small we were quite impressed. But the first problem popped up in less than 30 minutes. From the shower room a long and incredibly loud “flushed-water” noise transformed the atmosphere of the room in a big toilet. And it wasn’t even us! It was from the rooms next to ours, that how it was explained by the kind staff member, were all connected by the pipelines. We explained that we couldn’t stay there, as if it happened at night we wouldn’t be able to sleep. They agreed to change our room, so the problem was solved. Then we went to dinner, and here was the second problem. While eating some vegetables my wife risked to swallow a freaking piece of plastic, coming from the wrapping they used for the vegetables (see pic). Better not to think what would have happened if it was served to a child. After complaining, another staff member came to apologize. Upon check out, they agreed to waive the fees for the drinks (around 2000JPY), but for 22,000JPY per person, this service was unacceptable to say the least.
10. Yutorinoyado Ikkoten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
If you’re looking for a romantic onsen ryokan in Yufu, look no further than Ikkoten. Close to some of Yufu's most popular landmarks, such as Kirishitan Bochi (0.6 mi) and Yufuin Basin (1.4 mi), Ikkoten is a great destination for tourists. The rooms offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a minibar, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease. Ikkoten features baggage storage. In addition, as a valued Ikkoten guest, you can enjoy a hot tub and breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While in Yufu be sure to experience local unagi & dojo favorites at Agura. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Yufuin Area (1.1 mi), Yufuin Onsen (1.1 mi), or Yunotsubo Kaido (1.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. The staff at Ikkoten looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Villa Touou can really sleep 7 of us
Reviewed By SKW66We (5 adults and 2 kids) stayed one night in Villa Touou. 2 staffers were already meeting us at the parking area who also directed us to drive to the villa right away. The check in was just done swiftly in the villa where the kids can settle down easily. The welcome snack was so delicious I regret I didn't finish the ones my other family members didn't consume. There was one standalone bedroom with 2 double beds facing a toilet (without bath). Then the master bedroom is connected to 1 tatami area and 1 tatami attic. With 7 of us, Ikkoten already set up 2 sets of mattresses in the attic and another 1 in the tatami area. With kids in a rainy weather, we appreciated a lot that the front desk called us before they drove to pick us up to head to the dining room. I guess each room/villa had their own private dining room. Only complaint is that our cars had to park a bit further up slope than the villa. And upon check out, while we were hoping we could drive our car to the front of the villa so that we could load our luggage easier, the hotel amenity car decided to restock our villas and occupied the front space of the villa. While we enjoyed the comfortable living room at night with our whole family, we also wished to try the smaller room where the in-room onsen could also enjoy the fantastic view. The onsen in Villa Touou does not have any view.
