Situated in a historic and peaceful hot spring town, Ryokan Yamashiroya boasts 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 savoured 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Open-air bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Yufu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Søren
    Denmark Denmark
    Big rooms, 4 private onsen baths, fantastic breakfast and dinner with all the best from the japanese kitchen. The host and staff extremely friendly and helpful - and our host even drove us to Yufuin in a thunderstorm. Charming little town.
  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    A beautiful Ryokan. The staff were incredibly kind, breakfast and dinner was delicious and the four private onsen are all lovely. Highly recommended.
  • Emmanuel
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing Ryokan with a super care, fantastic dinner, dream like onsen, there miso is out of world
  • Ling
    Singapore Singapore
    Very clean and comfortable, with amenities all provided. Great experience of traditional type Japanese home. Food is exceptional and wonderful warm hosts.
  • Edith
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room, lovely private onsen, friendly staff and delicious food
  • Tay
    Singapore Singapore
    Relaxing private baths with a good view, the spacious rooms and clean toilets. the host was also generous and accomodating to my father's dietary needs. there is also a free shuttle from the station to the ryokan.
  • Simona
    Romania Romania
    clean. Very comfortable, excellent food combination and the water.
  • Wee
    Singapore Singapore
    quaint little ryokan that’s ghibli themed. very peaceful and tranquil, a great place for you to unwind and relax in japan’s countryside. the staff were amazing and friendly, we had a great time chatting with them when they served us food and they...
  • Christian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Yamashiroya is a lovely retreat in a small village away from the tourist hotspots like Yufuin or Beppu. If you are looking for a place with nothing then flush green hills around this is the place to go. Take it as an experience as the exceptional...
  • Jessie
    Malaysia Malaysia
    We are 6 friends from Malaysia and was our first visit to Yunohira, a little onsen town. We are thankful to choose to stay at Ryokan Yamashiroya. The host is very responsive to our queries before our trip and during our stay. After we parked...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi 2 years old child not allowed?

    We apologize, but we cannot accept children under 2 years old. Please understand.
    Answered on 18 December 2023
  • Hi, we will arriving from fukuoka by bus, how to go to your ryokan from the bus station?

    When you arrive at Yufuin, please transfer or change to JR local train at Yufuin station. *Please take local train that advance towards Oita and get off at Yunohira Station of the 2nd station. We will pick you up when reached at Yunohira Station.
    Answered on 18 February 2024
  • Hello. Could you please specify if people with tattoos are allowed to visit public hot spring baths? Thank you in advance! Best regards, Ksenia

    All of our hotel's hot springs are available for private use. There is no problem if you have a tattoo.
    Answered on 7 April 2024
  • I try to book this on booking.com, but it says this property is no longer available on booking.com.

    If the room you want is available, you can make a reservation without any problem. Please check availability and try again.
    Answered on 16 December 2023
  • can I book the private hot spring now or book after checking in? Thanks

    I am afraid that we do not offer the reservation for bath. There are 4 baths at our Ryokan and all of them are private type hot spring. When you take a bath, we ask our guests to lock from inside the bath.
    Answered on 3 April 2023

Managed by Kenji & Hiromi Ninomiya

Company review score: 9.8Based on 252 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokan Yamashiroya
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Wellness
    • Spa facilities
    • Open-air bath
    • Hot spring bath
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Ryokan Yamashiroya takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 10 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-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.

    FAQs about Ryokan Yamashiroya

    • The prices at Ryokan Yamashiroya may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ryokan Yamashiroya is 5 miles from the centre of Yufu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ryokan Yamashiroya is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Ryokan Yamashiroya offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa facilities
      • Hot spring bath
      • Open-air bath

    • Room options at Ryokan Yamashiroya include:

      • Twin
      • Family

    • Yes, Ryokan Yamashiroya is popular with guests booking family stays.