263 Yunohira, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi, Oita, Japan
📞 0977-86-2111
Shimizu Ryokan in Yufuin Onsen is an old folk house-style inn built with traditional construction methods, creating a cozy establishment with just nine rooms that carries 93 years of heritage while remaining clean and well-maintained. The ryokan offers an incredible onsen experience with both a private hot spring that can be booked and a remarkable public onsen featuring a cave and outdoor section, where the excellent quality water leaves skin and hair feeling noticeably softer. Nestled in a peaceful Japanese countryside setting, the property creates a scenic, relaxing atmosphere complete with a memorable first-floor fireplace where guests can sit with drinks and snacks, all enhanced by the exceptionally kind, welcoming staff who create a heart-warming experience for visitors.
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55 minutes by bus from Oita Airport to Yufuin Station, then 15 minutes by JR Kyudai Main Line to Yunohira Station and 12-min shuttle bus ride from there (Advance booking required)
Lake Kinrin, Jakoshi Observatory, Tsukahara Onsen Kakono Izumi (Mount Garan)