Ryokan Yamashiroya
Yufuin-cho, Yunohira 309-1
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Why people book this hotel
“The hosts and staff were warm and friendly and made me feel very welcome”
“Warmth and hospitality of the hosts and other staff”
“Food great, baths great, staff amazing, beds comfortable and warm”
“Nice room and open air bath”
“Breakfast and dinner”
“The best dinner and breakfast we have had so far”
“Shuttle to and from Yunohira station”
“Location was perfect, in a quiet little village”
“The ryokan felt like a clean and comfortable homestay”
“The rooms were clean, and futons very comfortable”
“Excellent value”
“It was well worth the short detour from Yufuin to stay here”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Olivia
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
Everything.
Christine
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“Traditional room, relaxing baths, friendly people - the best!”
The time I spent at Ryokan Yamashiroya was the highlight of my trip to Kyushu. The hosts and staff were warm and friendly and made me feel very welcome. Food was exceptional and there were four different baths to choose from. A wonderful relaxing time and I felt completely at home.
Serene
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“Ease and comfort of homestay in the Japanese countryside. I will definitely revisit!”
Breakfast and dinner. Warmth and hospitality of the hosts and other staff. Beauty and tranquillity of the Japanese countryside. Private baths. Shuttle to and from Yunohira station. Charm of a 90s town.
Lekha
couple
April 10, 2026
“Perfect location, great hosts, awesome experience”
Location was perfect, in a quiet little village. The owners were welcoming. The ryokan felt like a clean and comfortable homestay. Food was amazing. We were able to enjoy a private onsen.
Wai Man Betty
couple
April 1, 2026
“Cosy family owned onsen”
Perfect
Gage
couple
March 2, 2026
This was the highlight of our japan trip so far. The hosts were very hospitable and helpful. The food was amazing. The best dinner and breakfast we have had so far
Scott
couple
January 12, 2026
Everything!!! No complaints. Food great, baths great, staff amazing, beds comfortable and warm.
Tang
extended_group
December 30, 2025
“Nice, genuine, traditional stay - warm hearts and souls”
Very warm hosts, good spread for dinner and breakfast. Nice experience to have private ryokan (can choose from 4) with your family members.
NGA LING
extended_group
December 28, 2025
The food and nice host
Daisy_Jeon
couple
December 13, 2025
Nice room and open air bath! Delicious dinner and breakfast:) AND full of kindness
Bender Koch
couple
November 16, 2025
“Old style ryokan with lovely food”
Quiet old onsen village hidden in a narrow gorge. Wonderful food and breakfast. Enjoyable private onsen - both indoor and outdoor baths. We loved the spacious room with the sound of the river, nice tatami mats and views from the vindows. Allow yourself to a stroll through the village, visiting the shrine with the buddha at the end of the village and the story of how an old monkey was the first user of the healing baths!
Zi Keng
family_with_children
November 9, 2025
Great food and cosy environment! Excellent value!
Tati Sotiropoulos
solo_traveller
October 26, 2025
“Pleasant stay with amazing food”
The Onsens were very good. The food was absolutely fantastic. The staff was good and helpful.
Chze Yinn
family_with_children
October 25, 2025
“Very comfortable”
A traditional ryokan with very warm and friendly hosts. The rooms were clean, and futons very comfortable. Exceptional dinner and breakfast, very thoughtfully and freshly made, overall a wonderful experience.
Emmanuel
solo_traveller
October 20, 2025
2nd time I go there, everything is perfect. Personal are so lovely & helpful
Catalina
couple
October 6, 2025
“Onsens is the best”
I love the 5 peivate onsens to choose from each day.
Hee Sung
couple
September 30, 2025
“Excellent place for relaxing”
Dinner on the day of arrival and breakfast were both excellent, featuring a wide variety of delicious homemade dishes. The onsen within the ryokan were wonderful as well, with two outdoor and two indoor baths available at convenient times. For those who enjoy golf, relaxing in the onsen after a round makes for a perfect experience. The room was spacious for two guests and furnished with two separate Japanese-style beds. I also enjoyed wearing the complimentary kimono, which added to the relaxing atmosphere.
Viktor
solo_traveller
September 2, 2025
“Just top notch”
Amazing hosts, great food, calm and relaxing location, beautiful all around
Michael
couple
June 2, 2025
“Best food ever.”
Everything was perfect. We had an 8 tatami room with its own toilet and handbasin. Food is sensational, the best we have had in 3 weeks in Japan. We started 2 nights and every dish of food was different for all 4 meals.
Matt
couple
May 28, 2025
“The food, onsen, room were all great with friendly service.”
We booked based on good reviews which proved correct. It was well worth the short detour from Yufuin to stay here.
Facilities
Activities
Hot spring bath, Open-air bath
General
WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Heating
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service (free), Vending machine (drinks), Luggage storage, Shuttle service
Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. The annex is a wooden building, and the shared bathroom is located on the ground floor.
Room with Tatami Area and Shared Bathroom - Annex
Features Western beds, futon mattresses and a tatami (woven-straw) area. The annex is a wooden building, and the shared bathroom is located on the ground floor.
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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.
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Annex
The twin room has a shared bathroom, air conditioning, tatami, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. The twin room offers heating. The unit has 2 futons.
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