Yufuin Onsen Hinoharu Ryokan

The staff here were excellent; they explained all the hotel facilities in detail during check-in. Although the hotel is a bit old, it's very well-maintained, clean, and tidy! The traditional Japanese breakfast was exquisite, with every dish beautifully presented.

I booked this onsen hotel more than half a year in advance, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The attention to detail was exceptional, truly impeccable. Having stayed at many beautiful onsen hotels in Japan, this was probably the best experience I've had! The hotel is right in the middle of Yufuin's main shopping street and offers free parking, which was the only place we found free parking during our Kyushu trip. Both breakfast and dinner were served in a private room. Before each meal, someone meticulously introduced every dish to us and even helped take photos – a truly ceremonial experience!

The hotel is a bit far from the station and there's no public transport available, so you have to walk about 15 minutes. However, it's located right next to the hot spring street, with plenty of shops to browse along the way, and it's only a 10-minute walk from Lake Kinrin. The room also had thoughtful amenities like body lotion and moisturizing cream.

This hotel offers a very peaceful ambiance. It's located right off the main road and very close to Lake Kinrin. I booked the 'one-night two-meals' package, and the Kaiseki dinner was incredibly exquisite. We had a dedicated room attendant, making the experience and comfort top-notch. The hotel boasts three private onsens and one public onsen, plus my room came with its own private hot spring. The attendant was very attentive, always making and tidying the futon whenever there was a moment. Though pricey, it was absolutely worth it!

This was the best part of my 3-night, 4-day trip to Japan! Everyone was incredibly kind and the onsen was amazing 🥳 Thank you for the wonderful memories! I was surprised by the location, right next to a tourist spot, but it was incredibly quiet. There's a convenience store and a river nearby. The atmosphere is top-notch 🥳

An excellent experience at a Japanese onsen hotel. The location is superb, right between JR Yufuin Station and Lake Kinrin. Step out, and you're on the main shopping street. A pleasant 15-minute walk along the river path behind the hotel will take you directly to Lake Kinrin. We booked two nights with dinner and breakfast, and both days featured different menus. The food quality ranks among the top three of all the Japanese onsen hotels I've stayed in. The hotel boasts two outdoor private onsen, one indoor private onsen, and two outdoor public onsen. After checking in at 3 PM, we immediately headed to the private onsen. The Japanese garden views were beautiful, and the hot spring water temperature was perfect. Since it gets quite windy in the mountains during winter, they thoughtfully installed transparent wind screens in the private onsen.

Great location, clean rooms, and excellent service.