Yufuin Yawaraginosato Yadoya

Really good hot spring hotel. Friendly staff, nice & comfort facilities, which is especially for kids. They have got so many surprise and gifts. I like the private hot spring so much. Nice place for holiday and worth to recommend

Breakfasts was a luxury- would recommend for travellers with no children. Tasty and generous seasonal traditional Japanese breakfast and self serve hot and cold drinks and rice (& raw eggs superbly fresh) and soup was great. We were with 2 young kids that made it hard to enjoy ourselves but staff were always accommodating- it was off peak so it helped. Dinner was Enjoyable, we had beef which was excellent and the small chicken stew dish was a hit with kids. Challenging with very young kids despite the very accommodating staff. We were only one of a handful of guests so private onsen rooms were easily available and much enjoyed by the family and as a couple.. Generous with top up of linen and amenities. The massage chairs were great and the kids liked the small play area - we can’t read Japanese but the book selection was good. Lots of freebies in terms of welcome and farewell gifts and also use of ladies yukata, towels, fans. Indoor slipper system keeps the place clean. Traditional family rooms had nice quality futons and fresh cool night air was such a treat! We slept well.

The toilet had a smell to it which was worse after opening the window for ventilation so it was kept closed. We thought our boy had dirtied the floor but we gave it a quick rinse but smell persisted. Better after window was closed. The room hadn’t been ventilated well before arrival but I suspect the heat and presence of mosquitoes in the heat of summer ( first week of sept) meant they had to deal with the lesser-of 2 evils. Cooled down quickly enough once we opened the windows on arrival. The non living area of the japanese room didn’t have a lot of usable space in terms of wardrobe or table top space so this is something they can consider.

The location is definitely the best as it is in the middle between the lake and the station. It is walking distance to the main yufuin street. We love the private bath, and since we booked 2 rooms, we were able to experience their larger private bath both on the evening after check-in and also in the morning the next day. We also had the sukiyaki dinner which was really good and filling... As well as the breakfast set. They also have common room facilities such as play room for kids, and the massage chairs that we enjoyed so much.. especially after all that walk around yufuin.

hmm... probably the only issues.. the fact that we have to set up our own futon beds... but luckily I have done it before many times, so it wasn't much an issue. Maybe for first time foreigners...

The location is near the hot place in youfuin. Also The dinner is very delicious and especially the baby meal was so nice. The hot spring service, welcome gift service and the hotel was very very comfortable and nice.

It was very nice.