ENOWA YUFUIN

Absolutely stunning resort for relaxation. Perfect for nature lovers and those who enjoy Michelin starred meals made with natural ingredients and local herbs and produce. The service here is top notch. Highly recommended!

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In the peaceful countryside of Kyushu, Japan, the Enowa Yufuin Hotel is a paradisical sanctuary of well-being. Its geothermal hot spring pools, delicious meals prepared by a recognized, talented chef, gardens, spa and beautifully-designed villas and rooms make it a truly special experience of nature, serenity and Japanese traditions. Treat yourself to a magical, rejuvenating stay! My day began with a soak in my private Olsen pool of warm water and jacuzzi tub of hot water outside the sliding glass doors of my villa. Francine and trees made my backyard totally private. A stroll down a tree and plant-lined pathway leads to the restaurant/reception building. Breakfast was a multi-course, traditional meal prepared by chef Tashi Gyamtso who create farm-to-table cuisine at the Jimgu restaurant. I was lucky to enjoy a visit one afternoon to ENOWA’s farm with Chef Tasha to see - and taste - some of the herbs and vegetables they grow and use in the meals. Dinner was a tasting adventure of various delicacies during many courses. The hilltop spa offers outstanding massages, facials and a sauna. The massage and facial I booked were wonderful - by a caring, highly experienced, dedicated masseuse. She was great! I loved ENOWA and hope to return someday. Everything was outstanding - from the staff to my villa to the meals and botanical garden pathways. It is truly a serenity and wellness retreat.

We had a wonderful stay at Enowa.The location is superb. The rooms (rooms and villas) are magnificent, new, and decorated in a very pleasant, minimalist Zen style. The staff are extremely welcoming. What's more, the dinner (and breakfast) we had at the restaurant was exceptional. It began with a tour and an aperitif in the hotel's vegetable garden, where the ingredients for the dinner were grown. It was a memorable experience with a very friendly team. Chef Tashi Gyamtso is attentive, friendly, interesting and discreet. He manages to convey his passion for the ingredients. His cuisine, inspired by Alain Passard, is unforgettable. A big thank you to the whole team.

We stayed for three nights in one of the pool villas at the top of the hill. It was a wonderful experience that we hope to be able to do again. We booked on the 30% discount rate for paying 90 days in advance and we thought the price for the experience(I suppose close to $2k a night) was a bargain. The room itself was spacious and very private. We never felt the need to put on our suits as we used the outdoor bath and pool. the indoor bath was also a great feature that my wife used many times during our stay. the staff was very friendly and efficient. They would take us up the hill to our villa in a buggy and pick us up for dinner or excursions. Of course the food was a highlight of the stay with the Chef doing some special things with his farm to table style. We had three dinners during our stay and each was unique. the quality of the food is one thing that makes a stay at Enowa a bargain even at the prices they charge. Enowa is a very modern Inn that has few peers in Japan. We have stayed at Zaborin in Hokkaido and at Amanemu is Ise, both of which could be peers of Enowa. Its not a traditional japanese inn but a modern take on the genre with incredible food and service.