Hotel Romantik di Yufu

This is not your typical ryokan. The rooms are big with a good sitting area.. The soaking tub and shower had so many mechanisms that it takes a while to figure out all the controls. Every room has a great view of Yufu mountain and the valley. Some of the rooms are free standing units. Service is great and the included dinner is outstanding. It is a typical Japanese kaiseki dinner with numerous courses. Breakfast is entirely Japanese style, and they serve rice, miso soup and fish. Put up with it if your taste is 100% western. You can have a nice cup of coffee or juice near the lobby when you finish your breakfast. Though they will not serve you coffee with the breakfast. Overall, you will be overjoyed with this place.

10月15日(日)から1泊「山茶花」に宿泊しました。とてもしっとりとした落ち着いた風情で、どこからでも由布岳を眼前に眺めることができ、湯の坪通りや金鱗湖まで歩いて7~8分の場所にあるので、お籠りをしつつ湯布院を楽しむには最適な宿だと思います。 [客室について] 一棟一棟が離れになっている客室は趣があり、部屋までのアプローチになっている小径もとても素敵です。客室はとても広く贅沢に空間が採られていて、居間、寝室、温泉、テラスがそれぞれ仕切られています。気になったのは、隣の客室との距離が近いので、隣室の声が聞こえること、全体的に照明が暗すぎること、テラスに雨漏りがしていたこと、ベッドの寝心地がイマイチだったことです。 　 [温泉について] 部屋には、2人はゆっくり入れるであろう石の内風呂と、1人用の木の半露天風呂があり、24時間好きな時に湯浴みを楽しむことができます。単純泉ですが少しヌメリがあり、とても気持ちの良い温泉でした。湯温もちょうど良かったです。 　 [食事について] 個室で夕食は和会席が朝食はアメリカンブレックファーストが提供されました。見た目や器にもこだわりを感じる料理は五感を刺激する、とても美味しい料理で、湯布院らしいレベルの高さを感じましたが、湯布院にある老舗高級旅館のそれと比べると、もう少し頑張ってほしいところです。ただ夕食時に一定の飲み物がフリードリンクで提供されていたのは、大きなプラスポイントだと思います。 　 [サービスについて] スタッフは皆さん若いですが、丁寧で一生懸命なのが伝わってきて、好感のもてるサービスでした。また1時間2,200円で最長13時までレイトチェックアウトができるサービスはお籠り派にはうれしいサービスでした。ただ、フロントに何もわからない男性スタッフが1人だったのには困惑しました。

It is about 10-15 min walk from Yufuin train station to the Ryokan. If you have large luggages, it will be good to call for a taxi, otherwise, it is manageable! We were warmly welcomed by reception staff. They were quick to receive us and took care of our luggages as we were checking in. A tour around the ryokan was also given to us by a staff, Erika-san who took care of us for our 2 nights stay. The room, bathroom and baths were clean and comfortable. Sleep wear was provided and to top up the experience, they also provided Yukatas and footwear for going out. Also, besides providing the showering gels, the vanity table even included some facial and hair lotion. Breakfast was sumptuous and yummy and we had a private room to ourselves. Erika kindly explained to us the dishes in English and offered us with photo taking for memories. (Don’t have to feel awkward requesting). Also, contrary to some reviews, dinner was also splendid and tastes were just right. Ingredients were fresh as well! Worth the dollars and cents! If you are looking at a hot bath, this ryokan has got 3 private baths (2 outdoor and 1 indoor) and 2 public baths (1 for men and 1 for women). Went for the private bath and it felt like it was our own sanctuary as we were undisturbed and were given a time limit of 1 hour 40 min. There were a few staff who are seen around from time to time and they are always polite and helpful. Can’t emphasize enough on their service! A place I will come back to in future!

My family of four planned a trip to Fukuoka and decided to visit Yufuin to experience outdoor onsen. I came across Yufuin Gettouan during my research, and its beauty and tranquility really spoke to me. We only stayed one night because of the lack of availability (and also because it's really expensive), but we really wish we would have stayed longer. There was a ”once in a decade” snowstorm (which seems to occur more frequently than once a decade) when we took the Yufuin no Mori from Fukuoka to Yufuin. As always, fresh white snow makes everything more beautiful (at least in my opinion), and despite my high expectations, I was absolutely blown away by the beauty and serenity of this ryokan. We stayed in a main villa because the annex villas didn't allow kids, but it still has its own private outdoor onsen. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that there was no indoor shower/bathtub in the villa. Since we were not brave enough to take a shower outdoor in snowy conditions, we ended up going to the public bath to take a shower before heading back to the villa and hopping into the private outdoor onsen. It's an unbelievable experience watching the snow falls while being submerged in a cozy onsen! Service and meals were both exceptional, and I would have gone into more details if not for the 1500-character limit on TripAdvisor. If you are looking for a traditional onsen ryokan experience, you really can't go wrong with Yufuin Gettouan. My only regret was only staying for one night.

From Hells of Beppu we drove 1.5H to our isolated, small minshuku in Yufu. There only about 5 rooms with some up the hill. We hear from friends that the best hot springs onsens would be in this Beppu-Yufa area. This ryokan is rustic and not too fancy, but the service and food are undeniable. One lady staff person spoke near perfect English, while another spoke Mandarin. There is also a remoteness. I walked in several directions from here. There's no shops, Lawsons, 7-11, or restos immediately. I did find a resto where I bought mochi (alas, no black bean filling, or anything). There are persimmon trees with orange fruit along the road, but I didn't take any. The singular most reason I like this place is that, for the first time, I had 3 separate hot springs baths in my room -- two outside in the balcony and one near the tub. Talk about privacy and availability. Perfect, especially with the cooler temperatures! The kaiseki dinner was outstanding with abalone, crab, and plenty of fish sashimi. Asian pears were served. They are in season now. Breakfast in the small dining room with one table was also brilliant. We had two low beds which were difficult to enter in and out since hardly any walking space adjacent to the beds. When we departed, the owner-manager took a photo of us at the doorway. This is a very desirable ryokan if you like remoteness and a high level of service and cuisine.

커플로 가기에 너무 좋은 숙소에요. 저는 친구끼리 셋이 갔는데. 엄청 프라이빗한 느낌이라 친구보다는 연인 끼리 가기 좋은 숙소 입니다. 깨끗하고 친절하고 영어도 적당히 하고 한국어가 되는 분도 계셔서 소통에도 크게 문제가 없었어요! 가이세키도 너무 맛있구요. 가격이 조금 쌔긴 한데 커플끼리 하루 정도 좋은 추억을 남기기엔 좋은곳입니다.

ワクチン接種完了した両親を招待しての県内旅行でした。チェックイン時の丁寧なお出迎えに始まり、接客の全てにおいて感じが良く、両親も大変喜んでいました。お部屋も広く、満足しました。由布岳が綺麗に見えて良かったです。冷蔵庫やレンジもあり、水回りも新しくされていました。少し壁が薄いのが難点ですが(笑)共有スペースのハンモックも、とても良かったです。 お料理も美味しかったです。地産地消にこだわる和会席をいただきました。両親、女性にはちょうど良い量でしたが、若い男性にはちょっと物足らないかも知れません。追加のお料理の選択などが分かりやすくあると良いなぁと思いました。 スタッフの方に何度も、写真を撮っていただき良い思い出が出来ました。ありがとうございました。

To stay at Tanokura Ryotei is an experience one must have at least once in their lives. From the moment we parked our car in the adjacent lot , service was of the utmost pleasure of our hosts at the Tanokura Inn The entry way alone whisks one away to a dreamland of comfortable luxury on nostalgic and beautiful settings Check in/ out : Check in was a beautiful experience. You are sat down , and swiftly checked in. You are then shown a life size map of the place that shows you where you are staying and all the public onsen ofuros are. Room : our room , room 60, is a palatial suite of endless tatami, shoji doors , a beautiful garden , lots of space and an amazing rotanburi (outside fresh onsen ofuro ) surrounded by beautiful plants and garden. You are absolutely at peace. Food : As with any stay at a ryokan , dinner and breakfasts are provided. Kaiseki dinner here is like being fed like and imperial queen would feel like. The food is so absolutely delicious and bountiful Breakfasts are just as filling and absolutely delectable The onsen rotanburi was so addictive I would make it a point of going in the morning , before dinner and after dinner. So healing. Location : Tanokura is so conveniently located 1 minute walk from Lake Kinrin , 5 minutes walk from the main shopping street Over Al I was so happy with my 2 nights stay here. I am so sad to leave I hope the universe brings me back here again in the near future

This traditional but upscale Japanese hotel has amazing views overlooking Mount Yufu. We stayed at the Villas which are large rooms each with an outdoor small private onsen with great views of the mountain and countryside. It was so relaxing to soak in the private onsen and soak in the nature around. The villa was large and comfortable but the bedroom section was in an upper duplex with slightly steep stairs, which would be challenging for those with mobility issues. The other part of the hotel looks like it has more traditional rooms. The main reception and restaurant were both luxurious. Food (dinner and breakfast included) was superb with Japanese kaiseki for dinner and traditional breakfast set. The resort has 2 names: Okuyado Buaiso and Okuyufuin Kohgen Resort-this made it slightly confusing to find. Although prices are high (about US$500/night) I would highly recommend to stay here for the lovely experience.

일본 여행 여섯번째이고, 유후인은 두번째 방문이고, 료칸은 처음이에요. 입구를 찾기 어려웠지만 짐 맡긴 후부턴 편했어요. 왜 개인 온천 품은 료칸이 좋은지 깨달았어요. 반드시 또 방문할 거예요. 1. 개인 온천 언제든지 온천을 즐길 수 있다는 게 이토록 좋을지 몰랐어요. 옷 챙길 필요없이 온천에 들어갈 수 있어서 또 가고 싶어요. 2. 가이세키와 조식 가격 대비 멋진 구성이에요. 일본이 물씬 느껴지면서도 서양의 느낌도 더해진 메뉴였어요. 3. 캐리어 보관 체크인 2시에 짐 맡기겠다고 했더니 입실 처리해주셨어요. 게다가 체크아웃했는데도 캐리어 보관해주셔서 편히 관광했어요. 친절하고, 방이 쾌적해요. 개인 온천 품은 료칸 찾는다면 강력 추천!