Hotel 3 Bintang di Yufu

We have been to Japan so many times and have been very impressed by Japanese hospitality. However, this was the first time we felt so unwelcome. The front desk lady did not have any emotions on her face and she gave the impression that she was unhappy to see us. She sounded really pissed (just short of slapping my hand) when I asked whether we can take the toothbrushes. The toothbrushes were complimentary amenities for their guests and she asked us not to touch it only after we are settled and about to leave the room then the other staff told us to just feel free take the toothbrushes. They were extremely rigid for the meal times. There were nine of us in the group. For breakfast they were only offering us two timeslot for the breakfast however being in the onsen town, I would want to take a bath before coming for breakfast. During check-in we were told that the group wont be allowed to enter the restaurant unless all 9 of us arrive. I was pretty upset that I cancelled my breakfast so that the rest of the entourage could enter next morning. But the next morning, they allowed them to enter minutes apart. I wish they would be more thoughtful and took some extra step to at least try to explain to me that I can be late a little bit late instead of canceling the breakfast when I told them that because I want to use the onsen. Instead of a flat NO in the beginning. Sometimes the tiny extra mile will bring a smile. Language is a barrier i understand but to me this is simply unwelcoming us. We like to come to Japan because the people take pride in what they do during dinner we also found a strand of hair in the food. This was extremely surprising. They did offer a plate of tempura as apology, but this was a little bit uncomfortable by the standard that we have been going through during all our trips in Japan. However, I have praises for their service Staff who tried very hard to explain to us the meal The onsen and the rooms in need of some changes. While I understand the rustic feel of the onsen they would like to give to the guest, however it does not give a very safe and welcoming feeling I have been to other ryokans that also give rustic vibes, but this one gave an extremely rundown vibe. The floor of the rooms are also very ‘sticky’ This is extremely unfortunate as I really enjoyed the onsen water but the whole environment just did not make me feel relaxed. The location although a little further in, it is very scenic. Such a pity that we did not have a good experience.

1分，不會再去， 我在2018年底去， 酒店地點偏僻 ，道路于回，我自己開車好難搵， 登記時候發現有 國內同胞站前台， 感覺還可以 ，到食晚餐時間 ，晚餐份量 非常少， 吃完等於冇吃， 我再去市內 餐廳 進餐 ，我訂了有獨立溫泉套房之高級客房， 第二天早上 11時check out ，出嚟 見到大堂放滿毛巾床單 ，之前的那個中國 接待員黑面 ，我們離開時她只底頭扮忙，看看我們 經過 ， 創作不知 ，沒有送我們， 不知是否十一時 ，check out太遲，這一切令到我對日本旅館感覺完全改觀， 永遠不會再光顧， I went there at the end of 2018. The hotel is in a remote location and the road is narrow. It is very difficult for me to drive by myself. When I checked in, I found that there were Chinese receptionist standing at the front desk. Which make me feel good, to meet a Chinese people outside home town, after check in I went foe dinner, the potion are very little, you didn't feel eating after the meal has finished, then I go to the restaurant in the city for dinner again, I booked a superior room with an independent hot spring suite. I checked out at 11:00 the next morning. When I came out, I saw that the lobby was full of towels and sheets. The previous Chinese receptionist had a black face. We left. At that time, she just pretended to be busy and watched us pass by, but she didn't send us off. I didn't know it was too late to check out at eleven o'clock. All these made me feel completely different about Japanese hotels n culture, and I will never visit them again. 私は2018年の終わりに遊びに行きました。ホテルは離れた場所にあり、道路は戻ってきました。 一人で運転するのはとても難しいです。 チェックインしてみると、フロントに国内の同胞が立っていた。 、夕食は市内のレストランに行きます。 独立した温泉スイートのあるスーペリアルームを予約しました。 翌朝11:00にチェックアウトしました。 出てきたとき、ロビーはタオルとシーツでいっぱいだった。 前の中国の受付係は黒い顔をしていた。 私たちは出かけた。 その時、彼女は忙しいふりをして、私たちが通り過ぎるのを見ていた。 彼女は作成方法を知りませんでしたが、私たちを送り出しませんでした。 彼女は11時にチェックアウトするには遅すぎるかどうか知りませんでした。 これらすべてが私に日本のホテルについて全く違うと感じさせました、そして私は二度とそれらを訪れることはありません。

源泉掛け流しの露天風呂がお肌ツルツルになり最高でした。料理も豊後牛や鶏が美味しく量も充分。女将さんやフロントの方が花火大会や祭りの状況など親切に説明してくれました。古い宿ですが、とにかく温泉の質で評価されるべき宿だと思いました。

Our ryokanl booking came with sukiyaki dinner and breakfast. We enjoyed the dinner very much but had to skip the breakfast due to our tight schedule. The ryokan had a cosy atmosphere, almost as if like we were staying at a good friend's house. There were a few cute and friendly cats which were mostly hanging around the courtyard and reception area. Nice onsen private onsen baths. Wished that the ryokan had provided luggage stands for us to put our luggages instead of us having to place our luggages on the floor and on the sofa.

The hotel is slightly over 1km from Kirin Lake and the shopping lane but it offers free bikes for use by guests and cycling to the attractions is a breeze from the hotel. In addition, the hotel offers booking for three of their onsen amenities - open air, semi open air and we xtra hot osen. Guest can book the preferred slot at one of the onsen location and by about 8pm, the hotel will allow guests to book any additional slots at any of their onsens. We managed to have slots for all three of the onsens, each was well maintained and provides you to have privacy of quiet onsens. There is a hotel lounge where you can have free flow of cold and old drinks too...

The three of us (including Mrs. KI-NRT and her mother) spent the final 2 nights of our Kyushu sojourn at in Yufuin, and through extensive research we settled on Sanso Murata, which appeared to be the most unique and luxurious ryokan in the area. We also chose two rooms that were adjacent to one another - ”Sou” and ”Hou,” due not just for their proximity, but because their design aesthetic was most appealing to us (choose carefully, because each of the 12 rooms have their own unique characteristics, and because guests staying there have the option of having dinner served in their rooms. They appeared to be the most modern and Western in decor and furnishings compared to some of the other rooms, which were more traditional Japanese in look and feel. The property sits up on a small hill above Yufuin's main area (about a 5 minute drive away), which is a plus or minus, depending on what you're looking for. Given that we had our own vehicle and parking space in Yufuin is rather abundant, we felt that it was worth staying in a secluded spot when we weren't out on the town. The ryokan itself is surrounded by various galleries and a few cafes, although it was in a very sleepy part of Yufuin and was devoid of many tourists. This included several that were owned and/or operated by Sanso Murata itself, including Allegro and a Soba noodle restaurant, both that are within a short walking distance from the ryokan entrance. Both the property grounds as well as the immediate vicinity is not particularly picturesque. It's a serene and calming place, but it's neither immaculately manicured nor does it have much character. Rather than exuding luxury in an awe-inspiring way, Sanso Murata makes up for it in its indoor charms. It's neither traditional Japanese nor is it ultra modern, but somewhere in between. However, it does not feel outdated, because it's well maintained and the decor is more by design than a function of its age. Both the ”Hou” and ”Sou” rooms were generously proportioned (155m² and 130m², respectively), and were Maisonette-style, with the bedroom (with two Western style beds as well as one of the two toilets) on the upper floor and the Western living/dining room, a separate Japanese tatami room and the main bathroom, shower room and Onsen bath all on the ground floor. It was tastefully decorated, and with the option to spend time in either the Japanese or Western living rooms, it offers something for everyone's tastes. The Western living room furnishings don't scream ”high end,” but was functional and more than served its purpose. The Onsen (natural hot springs) bath in the room is of the semi open-air variety in that it's technically indoors, but you can slide open the glass doors if you choose to be exposed (somewhat) to the elements. This was a nice option to have, because it was relatively warm when we were there, so it was good have a a breeze flow in from the outside while enjoying the Onsen. So far, so... decent, right? The key to Sanso

白川郷から移築されたという合掌造り五階建ての造りに驚いた、この建物にはレストランと受付、二階には古い民具の展示場、部屋はそれぞれ民芸風の作りになっていて点在する部屋の中から「竹林庵」という平屋民芸造りの一戸建てに案内された。まず部屋入って驚いた、外から見る外景と打って変わって部屋の中は凝った和風に統一され玄関の広さ、トイレの中まで和風作りの最新備器を備えた畳二枚の広さであった、また広々とした浴槽には４～5人は入れそうな大型の五右衛門風呂、窓の外はこれまた広々とした庭園と竹林が一望できた、部屋は6帖強の畳部屋と８畳ぐらいの部屋のツィンベッドルームがありそれぞれの部屋に大型テレビが設置されていた。部屋の中には無料のビールサーバーとコーヒーが設置されていた。夕食は大分牛をメインにした合わせ小鉢であったが丁寧に説明された料理長のお品書きが添付されていた。 今回は子供たちが私たちの金婚式のお祝いに計画してくれた旅行であったがもう一度 味わいたい静かな夜、露天風呂から見上げた夜空、孟宗竹林から聞こえる鶯の鳴き声 なんという至福のひとときであったろう。 私にはいつの日か、もう一度は訪ねてみたいと想う、心に残る一夜あった。

유후인 료칸이 많아서 좋은 곳은 이미 예약이 차있어 블로그 후기 보고 예약하고 오게 되었는데 너무 만족 했습니다! (유후인 역에서 택시로 750엔 정도 나오는 거리에 있어요.) 일단 안내해 주시는 직원분이 너무 친절 하셨습니다. 그리고 바로 가이세키(저녁)을 먹었는데 코스가 너무 좋았고 양도 성인 2명이 다 만족할 정도였습니다. 저희는 일본식 방을 선택해서 숙박했는데 방이 깔끔하고 따뜻했고 개인 욕조까지 있어서 너무 편했습니다. 그리고 조식까지 너무 완벽한 숙박을 보낸거 같아요.

체크인할때 안내해주시는 직원이 너무 친절하셔서 처음부터 아주 기분이 좋았습니다. 고풍스러운 객실은 기대했던 것보다 더 운치있고 멋스러웠습니다. 어메니티도 남녀노소에 따라 세심하게 준비되어 있었고 청소도 완벽했어요. 노천 온천도 사진으로 봤던 것보다 더 좋았고 우유,커피우유,생수, 수건들도 잘 준비되어 있어서 편하게 이용하였습니다. 저는 날것이나 비린것을 잘 못먹어서 예전에 다른 료칸에서의 가이세키 요리를 즐기지 못했던 기억이 있습니다. 그런데 니혼노아시타바의 가이세키 요리는 아주 맛있게 먹었습니다. 특히 9세 아이를 위해 준비된 키즈메뉴는 넘 맛있고 푸짐하게 나와서 아이가 밥을 두그릇이나 먹었어요. 요리를 내주실때마다 ”이것은 전갱이, 이것은 장어” 등등 한국어를 섞어 열심히 설명해주시던 직원분들은 식사하는 내내 세심하게 신경써 주셨고, 너무너무 친절하셨어요. 하드웨어도 훌륭하지만 니혼노아시타바에서 만난 모든 직원들이 정말 친절하고 따뜻하셔서 더 행복한 여행이 되었던것같습니다. 유후인을 가게되면 꼭 다시 니혼노아시타바에서 숙박하려고 합니다.

A traditional onsen hotel, facilities there are a bit old (or Japan style?). There are public and family onsen there, good for families and couple. And there are unlimited Beer/ Coffe bar there, you can enjoy yourself after onsen. But since it’s quite remote, there are some insects in room and the public area, may be a problem to someone who really scared insects. And the toilet ventilation system is a problem too. But it’s a good onsen hotel next to the lake, it takes only 5mins walk to the lake.