Hotel 2-Star di Oita Prefecture, Japan

This guesthouse has a story to tell in every corner, retaining some of its original Japanese style. The environment is quiet and clean. The evening hot spring bath is by reservation for one hour per group, allowing couples to enjoy a private bath together. A thorough introduction is provided before check-in. The owner is friendly and beautiful 🥰. Breakfast is a traditional breakfast (the rice is superb). I highly recommend allowing time to fully experience and appreciate every detail. Although the location is a bit far from the station (a 15-minute walk), I recommend taking a taxi from the station to the guesthouse. There's a luggage delivery service to the station upon check-out, so you don't need to rush to pick it up. You can pick up your luggage when you catch the train (luggage storage costs about 600-800 yen). You can easily stroll around Yufuin, enjoying the clean air and streets. If I had to point out a downside, it would be the noticeable dampness of the tatami mats, probably because it's near a mountain and quite humid. Also, being a guesthouse, they don't offer any services after 9 PM. We arrived very late and didn't have time to buy anything before checking in. There are no convenience stores nearby, and the guesthouse doesn't have vending machines selling food. But as long as you don't arrive right on time like we did, you won't have this problem. 🙂

Our trip was hit by a typhoon, and JR train services were suspended for the day, preventing us from reaching the destination. The accommodation agreed to cancel our reservation and provide a full refund, which was truly appreciated! When service resumed the following afternoon, we chose this accommodation again and rebooked for another night. Our room was on the second floor, without an elevator, but the staff even helped with our luggage, which was very thoughtful. The common area was spacious, stocked with comics, games, and drinks, and there was also a fully equipped kitchen. Although we booked a room with a kitchen, we had to bring our own pots and pans from the ground floor; they weren't included in the room. The staff was very friendly and spoke English! Overall, the accommodation was very comfortable, and the location was great—we were within walking distance of the station and the nearby beach.

A very cozy B&B, very clean and hygienic. It feels amazing when you enter the room. The landlady is very considerate and even though she doesn't understand the language, she tries her best to help solve the problem. The only ”disadvantage” is that the location is a little inconvenient, but for this reason, staying here is very peaceful and feels like you are far away from the hustle and bustle. I really like the independent hot spring time there. Each room can have independent time in the hot spring. Each time period is 50 minutes. It is very suitable for tourists who want to experience hot springs but don’t want to spend a lot of money to stay in a hot spring hotel.

Just across the street is an alley with Kirinko and famous Yufuin stores. Because it's at the bottom of the mountain, it's quiet and you can wake up to the sound of birds. If I had some free time, this is where I wanted to take a break for a few days. It's close to the bus stop and there's a Lawson convenience store. I was also able to enjoy the romance of a small open-air hot spring.

This is a trip to Japan after 6 years. I did not choose the lively Honshu cities, but chose Kitakyushu, arranged a two-day trip to Beppu, and booked this unknown hot spring hotel. An unexpected accommodation experience, the front desk おばさん actually speaks English, help to book the time of the private soup when you check in, very good しい! The environment and facilities of the hotel are very clean and hygienic. Even if you travel alone, it is very friendly. The single room is also very spacious. It is also equipped with a massage chair. After soaking in the private soup, a massage is really quite good. Booking a hot spring hotel must book one berth and two meals at the same time. The set meal experience for the morning and night is also quite good. Although there is no big fish and meat for dinner, there are also a lot of content as kaiseki cuisine, and it is very delicious, no dish is stepped on thunder. Breakfast is also a set meal. Although eating rice early in the morning is not in line with the Chinese food habits, the rice is delicious. Even my CD-ROM, which never eats breakfast, is not easy! Remember, in the future, to travel to small places in Japan, there is no need to squeeze those tour groups or social software recommended net red hotels, sometimes small luck and surprises are obtained in such an unknown small hotel!

It was really really good.. I was worried because there weren't many reviews, but it was so much better than I imagined, and if I ever get another chance to go to Yufuin, I'd go to Tamayura again! This isn't an ad^^. The kaiseki had such a mediocre rating, but it wasn't anything to worry about. I was so full and the food was so good that I couldn't even eat the sushi I bought at the mart properly. Breakfast was also really delicious. In particular, all the fish dishes were delicious! The facilities were also really good. There were some reviews saying it was cold, but the room was warm when the heater was turned on! However, since the shower area isn't indoors, it might be cold if you go in the winter. However, it's the best in this weather. Basic amenities are provided, and there are yukatas! And the best thing is that the owner and staff are so pretty and kind! They even used a translator to communicate with us and treated us so well, I felt good the whole time I was there ㅎㅎ It's been a few days since I came back, so I'm just writing a review now I hope the owner's wife and daughter read this review and remember us ㅎㅎ It was really the best! I highly recommend Tamayura! The best!!!!

It sounds like you had an amazing experience at that hostel! Here's a slightly polished version of your review: If you're looking for a budget-friendly hostel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, this is the place to be. The owner couple is incredibly friendly and makes you feel at home right away. I was greeted by a new roommate and the owner even took us on a night tour to Kinrin Lake and Floral Village, which was such a lovely surprise. The breakfast is absolutely delicious, and the couple’s romantic gesture of singing a beautiful thank-you song before you leave just adds a special touch. Their voices are stunning, and it truly makes you want to return

Located in Kuroshu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, Hojuya is a veritable ”Hotel with famous water”. This place gives people a sense of peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle, allowing people to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. One of the most impressive features of the Orb House is its hot springs. The hot spring water here originates from deep underground. It is warm and comfortable and can effectively relieve fatigue and stress. Soaking in the hot springs completely relaxes and heals the body and mind. In addition, the restaurant of Baozhu House is also a highlight. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, the restaurant offers exquisite and delicious cuisine. The ingredients are fresh and the taste is outstanding, leaving you with endless aftertaste. However, due to the popularity of the restaurant's cuisine, reservations are necessary, which adds to the exclusivity and quality of the meal. All in all, the Orb House left a lasting impression. This retreat from the hustle and bustle offers tranquility and relaxation, while the unforgettable hot springs and delicious restaurants add to the unique charm of the place. If you are looking for a place where you can forget the hustle and bustle and relax, Baozhu House is definitely your best choice.

When I made a reservation, there was a lot of difference between the exterior photo and the real exterior, but I thought it was an old country house, so it was understandable. After check-in, I was assigned a spacious room, but the interior looked neat and the tatami mats looked new, but the hair and dust on the floor seemed almost unclean. I cleaned it myself. The dinner was delicious and the hot spring bath was small. The next day, breakfast was well prepared and luggage was kept until the time of use of Hyotan Onsen.

The staff members were all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel overall was very cozy, particularly the onsens. Although all the four onsens were opened for all guests at the hotel, you can use one of them as long as you want because guests are instructed to hang a sign on the onsen to show that it is currently occupied. This is a great way for the guests to enjoy privacy to themselves, although it is opened publicly. Dinner and breakfast was included in the package so we did not have to worry about finding nearby restaurants. The food was delicious here! Would definitely recommend if you enjoy traditional Japanese meals to get the full experience. We had a private barbecue for dinner, and it was truly immaculate! However, there was smoke all over the hotel lobby coming from the barbecue so it would have been better if they kept the windows opened. It was also indoors so it was slightly overwhelming with all the smoke everywhere in the restaurant. But everything else was on point and breakfast was particularly delicious.