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About this property

Located in a historic and peaceful hot spring town, Ryokan Yamashiroya features spacious hot spring baths and comfortable Japanese-style guest rooms. Its English-speaking staff welcome the guests, and property-wide Wi-Fi is offered for free. Free parking is also available. Guests can try on a yukata robe and sip green tea in the room, fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A flat-screen TV and a fridge are included. Rooms come with a private toilet, and bathroom is shared with other guests. Yamashiroya Ryokan provides 4 hot spring baths, which can be reserved for private use for free. Luggage can be stored at the front desk, and drink vending machines are available on site. Seasonal ingredients are featured in Japanese multi-course dinner, which is served in the guest room. Traditional Japanese breakfast can be savored in the dining room. JR Yunohira Station is a 10-minute drive from the property, and free pick-up shuttles are available if requested at time of booking. Downtown Oita area is a 40-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Hot spring bath


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2 futon beds
2 twin beds
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2 futon beds
3 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sara
    United States United States
    Everything. It’s our second time there and we will be back next year. We love love love it. They’re like a family.
  • Fiona
    United States United States
    A wonderful simple family run ryokan. We felt welcomed and cared for. A great Japanese breakfast. A lovely onsen town not overrun with tourists. You feel transported back in time. Great in-house onsens.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    This was one of 4 ryokan that we stayed in during our tour of Kyushu. It was the cheapest and the most informal. It is also a little off the beaten track, but you can get picked up and dropped off at the local station. It has the feel of a...
  • Bee
    Singapore Singapore
    The private Onsen was really ideal for us. We book the time when they are available, no need to share with strangers. Love the breakfast n dinner meals. Wonderful hosts.
  • Taksinawadee
    Thailand Thailand
    Located in isolated Yunohira station, this ryokan gave us feeling of solitude and privacy. When we first entered, we felt like we were in some Ghibli’s movies. The owners took care of us very well with heart warming accommodation. The ryokan has...
  • Mun
    Singapore Singapore
    Dinner and breakfast were very delicious and homely. The ryokan has a retro feel but there are many modern features. The tv in the room allows us to check if anyone is using the family bath. We were able to enjoy the onsen twice during our one...
  • Jeanilyn
    Philippines Philippines
    I had a lovely stay at this ryokan! Food is good and generous! I like the onsen bath because it is private and always available. Hosts are soo nice as well, they offer service to and from Yunohira station.
  • Tongsiri
    Thailand Thailand
    The place feel comfy and authenric and the owners give a warm welcome. Love this place.
  • Minjung
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Awesome kaiseki, friendly staff, great private hot bath
  • Jeannie
    Singapore Singapore
    As mentioned by most people, the dinner was amazing. I like that the food they prepared was more suited for our taste buds. Its kaiseki dinner with many different ingredients that we are familar with. The beef was tender, the sweet miso brinjal...

Managed by Kenji & Hiromi Ninomiya

Company review score: 9.7Based on 263 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

The high speed Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi environment of our hotel became possible to communicate with everywhere in a building at high speed.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The closest train station is Yunohira Station.

- Guests arriving at JR Yufuin Station or Yufuin Bus Station: please take a train to JR Yunohira Station, (around 13 minutes by JR train).

- The property offers a free shuttle from JR Yunohira Station, which must be reserved at the time of booking. Guests need to reconfirm the day before arrival or when they get on the train on the day. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

You must check in by 19:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.