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Posted on Mar 5, 2024
HUNG
Staff nice, humble and customer-oriented
Hotsping three choices, all private, one outdoor with attractive scenery.
Dinner and breakfast served hot and fresh. Traditional japaneses style, appreciate.
Room is spacious for one traveler.
Convenient and nearby many tourist attractions in Kirishima in self driven car.
To Kagoshima airport only about 28 mins self driving.
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Price per night from:SEK 660
Posted on Dec 9, 2019
CHANThe location a little bit far away to downtown. If you don’t drive yourselves, not recommend to stay.
The facility and view is very good. Room is tidy and clean. Dinner and breakfast are nice.
Hotel staff very friendly and helpful.
Nice stay
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Price per night from:SEK 1,139
Posted on Oct 11, 2025
HongciCDP
KAI Yufuin is a hot spring ryokan under the Hoshino Resorts umbrella, located in the Yufuin Onsen area of Oita Prefecture, Japan. It enjoys a tranquil location overlooking Mount Yufu and nestled amidst its tranquil surroundings. The hotel's design draws inspiration from the local farmhouse style of Yufuin, with its prime attraction being its expansive rice terraces.
The table below will provide a quick overview of its key highlights:
Featured Dimensions Experience Highlights
🌿 Overall Environment: Surrounded by the mountains of Yufu and cascading rice terraces, the hotel offers a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere, offering a unique view that changes with each season.
🛏️ Room Experience: Guest rooms incorporate local craftsmanship, such as tatami mats crafted from rare Nanashima rush cultivated on Kyushu's Kunisaki Peninsula and ”firefly cage” lighting, which creates a soft, tranquil atmosphere. Some stand-alone rooms are nestled among the rice terraces, offering added privacy.
♨️ Hot Spring Features: Enjoy the Yufuin Onsen. The water is mild and mild, with a mild silicic acid content. Some rooms also feature open-air baths.
🍽️ Dining: We offer kaiseki cuisine featuring local delicacies and seasonal vegetables.
🎎 Cultural Experience: We offer cultural experiences called ”Local Raku,” such as crafting amulets using rice straw.
👍 Who will particularly enjoy this place?
· If you seek tranquility away from the hustle and bustle and yearn to unwind amidst nature, you'll love Yufuin's tranquil setting, nestled among rice paddies and mountains, free from the hustle and bustle of a big city.
· If you appreciate traditional Japanese crafts and aesthetics, the guest rooms, featuring details like the ”Nanato-no-Ishimura” tatami mats and ”firefly cage” lighting, will evoke a rich sense of Japanese charm.
· If you're a hot spring enthusiast, KAI Yufuin offers the Yufuin Onsen.
💡 Things You Need to Know
· Surroundings: Yufuin, a hot spring resort, is more tranquil and peaceful than Beppu, a rustic Japanese town. Surrounded by mountains, it boasts refreshingly beautiful rural scenery.
· Itinerary: Yufuin is a great place to relax and enjoy your stay at the hotel, taking in the hot springs, strolling, and browsing cafes and art galleries.
· Transportation: The hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from JR Yufuin Station, and a hotel shuttle service is available.
💎 Summary
KAI Yufuin offers a tranquil and authentic Japanese onsen experience, with its natural setting of terraced rice paddies and mountains, exquisite Japanese-style guest rooms, high-quality hot springs, and local cultural experiences. While relatively secluded, it's an ideal destination for travelers seeking relaxation and tranquility amidst nature and traditional culture.
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Price per night from:SEK 2,780
Posted on Jun 15, 2024
Anonymous User
The room is super big and very new. I know Japanese a little. The two responsible staff can be very friendly and detailed in Japanese to explain check-in, borrow family style, meal time and other details, and feel at home. The most worth mentioning is the food of one berth and two meals. From dinner to breakfast, you can eat the quality of the ingredients, the cooking heart, the portion is also satisfying, not too full and tired, everything is just right.
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Price per night from:SEK 1,942
Posted on Jan 29, 2024|Japanese-Style Room 6 Tatami
YutingvThe environment is good. Maybe it’s because of winter, but there’s no loud noise. It’s quite peaceful. In order to not have to look for food around, I decisively decided to stay there and have two meals. Dinner was Kaiseki cuisine. I always thought I had a big appetite. Good guy. I'm so full of this meal! Although the portions are small, they add up to a small amount 😂😂. The breakfast is also good and beautiful, but the soup is not good, it is too salty. You can have a cup of coffee after eating☕️. The single hot spring room can be used by families or couples alone. There is a shopping street next to it, so those who want to buy things can have multiple choices.
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Price per night from:SEK 581