Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5 star property
Suburban Yufu ryokan in Yufuin Onsen with a coffee shop/cafe
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Hot springs
Hot springs
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)
Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
918-18 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5114
  • Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum
    4 min drive
  • Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum
    5 min drive
  • Yufuin Retro Motor Museum
    5 min drive
  • Oita (OIT)
    47 min drive

Room options

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Futons

Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Futons

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Single Futons

Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 230 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Large Single Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

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About the area

Yufu

At Nihon No Ashitaba you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Aso Kuju National Park and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum. Highlights at this ryokan include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the ryokan's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Japanese breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Yufuin Onsen ryokan, attractions include Yufuin Motorcycle Museum and Kijima Kogen Park.

What's nearby

  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Kinrin Lake - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 14 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Yufu Station - 4 min drive
  • Oita (OIT) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪まる - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪白川焼肉店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪アブタール - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪石釜ピザとパスタの店櫟の丘 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yufuin Milch Donuts & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nihon No Ashitaba

Suburban Yufu ryokan in Yufuin Onsen with a coffee shop/cafe
Nihon No Ashitaba offers its guests hot springs. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Nihon No Ashitaba also features a front desk safe and a water dispenser.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Yufu ryokan.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Nihon No Ashitaba offers 13 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Yufu ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature shared men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,420 for adults and JPY 1,810 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Shared men and women areas
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2420 for adults and from JPY 1810 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Nihon No Ashitaba Inn Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Inn
Nihon No Ashitaba Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Ryokan
Nihon No Ashitaba Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Nihon No Ashitaba offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nihon No Ashitaba?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nihon No Ashitaba on 12 Dec 2024 start from NZ$906.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Nihon No Ashitaba?

The closest beach to Nihon No Ashitaba is Tanoura Beach (19.7 km).

Does Nihon No Ashitaba serve breakfast?

Sure does, Japanese breakfast is offered daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nihon No Ashitaba?

No, Nihon No Ashitaba does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nihon No Ashitaba?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Nihon No Ashitaba Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 271 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Nihon No Ashitaba was so incredibly beautiful, serene, and thoughtful. They offer a free shuttle everyday to Yufuin station where you can walk, shop, eat, and enjoy Yufuin. We were greeted promptly after riding the Yufuin No Mori from Hakata Station.They have multiple private onsens and a large open air hot spring you can reserve a time everyday if you wanted. Their breakfast and dinner is absolutely amazing and gives you a truly genuine Japanese food experience. The villas/homes on the property are tradition style and are very spacious and clean. The landscape of the property is quiet and offers you a peaceful onsen experience. The best part about Nihon No Ashitaba is the impeccable service and generosity of their staff. Yuji in particular, really cared for us and worked hard to make our stay the best experience ever! Thank you so much for the wonderful time in Yufuin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOONJUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food, beautiful property grounds, best service (especially Yuji was super helpful and kind) . Highly recommend this Ryokan!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Far better than I could ever have imagined. Beautiful. Vastly spacious. Extraordinary privacy even in the beautiful outdoor hit baths. Exquisite meals. Best of the best
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a completely peaceful vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUNMI, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Onsen I’ve ever ever done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

KYOUNGSOOK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointment
I have visited Nihon No Ashitaba about 6 or 7 times. But I won't be visiting again. Still clean and nice hot springs, but the food was disappointing. In the past, dishes using vegetables were really cool and delicious, and they were dishes that showed the owner's philosophy. Since I visited several times a few years ago, I also visited the owner's villa three times due to the owner's consideration. On this trip, breakfast was mostly rice and soybean paste soup with a salty vegetable side dish. It was so ordinary. (There was a tofu dish on another table. I don't understand why it was different from my breakfast menu.) Dinner also included steak (cold) and a few pre-made dishes (which seemed half-hearted). I can't eat fried food and sashimi due to cancer treatment, and I asked for shabu-shabu before my visit. However, fried fish was served, and tofu (yuba) and steak were served instead of sashimi. It was very disappointing. When I visited in the past, I missed the creative, delicious, and thoughtful food. And when I checked out, I already gave my room key to the staff, but 2 minutes later, another staff member asked for my key. (I didn't understand.) Lastly, I saw the staff giving gifts in shopping bags to other guests. But there was no gift for me. Was it because I stayed in a cheap room??? I felt bad. I don't want to visit again. I canceled my reservation for January next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

NAZRI ABDUL, perth

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, you will be treated very well by the staff. 0 faults have stayed in multiple ryokans in my life this is probably the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ching wing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful experience. Service staff Eri was welcoming, friendly and professional. The house we stayed in was amazing. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Excellent facilities and service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an excellent experience and I’m sure I will come again soon👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Byung Woong

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We do not recommend
Ryokan at hot springs area is suppoed to provide at least 2 things : kaiseki and hot spring bath. I know this place was recommended by some people. But do not believe their opinions because they were sure to have no experience at other ryokan. I have been at more than 20 ryokan. This has good outside baths but not clean and no service mind. The most terrible thing is their food. It is a kind of poor set menu and can not be a kaiseki. We complained a lot and found out some years ago the owner was changed to a Chinese and it has a chicken farm to save the food cost( it is not strange to see chicken at every meal ). We do NOT recommend this place. We stayed other roykan 2 nights and that was much much better than this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

littlesoy, california, us

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved staying there. It became one of the best memory
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property - quite and clean spaces, friendly staff. I plan to go back in different seasons :) - room was a bit cold at night but other than that everything was perfect : the onsen, food etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hon Man Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
It was a great experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel and onsen was great. Food was great. The only thing it did not do well was that they did not respond to my query on dinner via hotels.com message. Otherwise, everything else was great. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Yuh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ming-Yuh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

JJ, Los Angeles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as I expected. Outdoor hot springs are very nice, but the room was very outdated and old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

sohee, korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hot springs hotel, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ji won

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024