Posted on Jul 27, 2026|Homestay Waraku
Guest UserIt’s the third time we came to Yufuin. Previously, we stayed in onsen hotels with meals provided. This time we are staying for 2 months in Japan to experience the local life, and Yufuin was our third stop, where we stayed for 6 nights.
The service is top notch. The host responded very quickly whenever I had queries, and very clear instructions for free pick-up were given days before check-in. As we stepped in the house, the air- conditioner had already been turned on there were 3 big bottles of water in the fridge which made us feel so welcome. They collected our trash every day and asked us what we needed.
The guesthouse is an independent unit full of beautiful Japanese decorations. It was sparkling clean and thoughtfully furnished with everything you need. A first-aid box was provided. We were given 12 sets of clean towels and toilet amenities, including toothbrushes. We have stayed in different apartments before and have never experienced this.
More importantly, the kitchen was well equipped with everything—many cutlery items of different sizes and even wine glasses. There were a hot pot and a frying pan, a toaster, rice cooker, coffee machine, and even a dishwasher. You can't imagine there is even a massage chair! The bathroom was designed like an onsen. You can simply add some onsen powder to enjoy a hot bath.
You can easily access different attractions on foot. The location is about a 20-minute walk to the nearby supermarkets, 25 minutes to the main shopping streets, and 30 minutes to the JR station. If you drive, it is even easier. For us, we enjoyed walking and seeing the beautiful scenery, so it was not a problem for us even though we didn’t drive. Every day we walked to the supermarkets and bought fresh produce to cook. We had so much fun making different dishes and hot pot.
When we asked for a whetstone, the host quickly gave us theirs, and the next day, they bought us a new one. They even gave us sake as a gift. On the day of check-out, the host drove us to the JR station and helped us store our luggage in the visitors’ centre.
Next time when we come to Yufuin, we will definitely stay here again. It’s really great value for money.
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Price per night from:AU$190
Posted on Apr 26, 2023
Guest User
The food was really delicious! And the staff were very friendly and took care of me! I want to go out nearby, so thank you for taking me by car! Thanks to you, I took a good shot and took a good rest~!! Thank you very much.
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Price per night from:AU$277
Posted on Nov 23, 2025
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This hot spring inn is really superb, five detached houses have semi-open-air private baths (real spring water), clean and tidy needless to say, the key is humanity! The bossさん and two female staff are very nice, know dd English. One-night-two is family feel, his fried chicken is delicious. Call the hostel the day before check-in and they will come to the station to drive you and only send you back to the station when you leave. Check-in before 5pm, check-out at 10am. Already missed, will be back again!
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Price per night from:AU$269
Posted on Jan 18, 2026
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The hostess of this B&B is a very neat and tidy lady. She even cleaned our luggage wheels for us and carried our bags upstairs, then reminded me specifically about trash sorting. I was quite diligent about sorting my trash during my two-night stay, which was fine since I'm also very particular about it. Due to the language barrier, on the first night, I went to use the private hot spring and accidentally wore my shoes inside the small cabin. I'll definitely be more careful next time! This B&B is quite clean, and I'd probably stay here again on my next visit!
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Price per night from:AU$78
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
Guest User
Here is a pick-up service if you contact the hotel
After the bus tour, I got off near Kinlin Lake. It was a 40 minute walk, so I wanted to go on a flat ground, but it was a car without a walking road. I experienced hell ...
After arriving at the dormitory, I met the boss, and he was a grandfather with a year old. I opened the Japanese language app first and explained it. It's different from other hotels
If you want to go to a nearby meal or a mart, you can ask the boss for a pick-up service, take you to the mart and wait until you see the market.
In the morning, Yufuin Express Guitar was 9 o'clock, so I asked for breakfast and took me at the time I wanted.
The hostel was spacious enough to stay for more than 2 people.
And the long-awaited private hot spring. Very very satisfied!
I enjoyed it twice once after arriving, once before drinking in the evening.
If I had time in the morning, I would have had breakfast.
I said hello to the boss and said he would come back to rest next time if I came to Yufuin ^^
Yufuin is recommended here if you want to fully heal in the hostel as much as you come to relax with hot springs or if you have a lot of body in the last schedule!
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Price per night from:AU$107
Posted on Dec 25, 2025
Guest User
I think it's hard to find such a ryokan at this price range. It's far from the station, but if you talk in advance, you will pick up (if you make a reservation, you will be asked by e-mail), and the Kaiseki provided was also quite delicious. Kindness is a bonus. You can choose between open-air and hinoki baths, but it seems that you can use it by setting a time of about 3 times before check-in, before and after dinner, and in the morning. It seems to be used for 30 minutes, but if there is no user after that, it will increase the time a little more, so let's talk well. If you are a smoker, check where you can take it and make a reservation, and there are no amenities around, so it is recommended to buy it near Yufuin Station.
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Price per night from:AU$68
Posted on Jul 25, 2024
Guest User
It was already 4:30 pm when we entered Yufuin on the first day. The owner had already turned on the air conditioner in our room and provided instructions on how to use the hot springs. He was afraid that we would not be able to visit the attractions before they closed, so he drove us to the fairytale town. Although it was closed in the end, we were familiar with the route. He also helped us check the bus schedule the next day. Thank you!
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Price per night from:AU$151
Posted on Jun 26, 2019
陈In the ”Zoo” of Yufuyuan, check in at the cashier's desk. The clerk will take you to the room to tell you how to use the equipment, hot springs, etc., and will help you carry your luggage. It’s really the feeling of a fairy tale world, the quiet room is big, and the hot springs are no one. It is also close to Jinlin Lake and is worth a try.
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Price per night from:AU$78
Posted on Feb 13, 2025
Guest User
We took bus 36 from Beppu to Yufuin Station and took a taxi to the hotel for 1400 yen. In fact, we should get off at 2 stations in advance and walk closer. There is no convenience store near the hotel, so it is best to buy snacks and sodas in Beppu or buy them in Yufuin. The owner is a very enthusiastic aunt, even if not a lot of English, they are actively communicating with us. The food prepared by the aunt is very fresh and delicious. Because the snowy hot spring eyes were frozen by snow. Auntie paid our family 5,000 yen to soak in the nearby hot springs. Open the window of the room to see the mountain view. If it is summer or January winter, it will definitely be more beautiful. The room heating and hot water are enough. The parking lot next to the hotel has become a paradise for children to play in the snow. Although there is not much snow, it is worth it for children in the south.
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Price per night from:AU$69