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Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5 star property
3.5-star ryokan near Kinrin Lake

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Hot springs
Bar (on property)
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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918-18 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5114
  • Place, Aso Kuju National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinrin Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hells of Beppu
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oita (OIT)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 2476 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan) | In-room dining

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

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Yufu

Yufuin Onsen stay.Your stay at this Yufuin Onsen ryokan places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Aso Kuju National Park and Yunotsubo Kaido. Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum and Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Aso Kuju National Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kinrin Lake - 9 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Hells of Beppu - 28 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Takegawara Onsen - 38 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Yufu Station - 9 min drive
  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪居酒屋まる - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Telato - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪こうき・由布隠酒家そば - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪由布まぶし 心 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪陽だまり食堂 - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5-star ryokan near Kinrin Lake
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 slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

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

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Hot springs

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: approximately JPY 2420 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 onsite 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

How close is Nihon No Ashitaba to the airport?

Nihon No Ashitaba is 34.4 mi (50-min drive) away from the Oita Airport (OIT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nihon No Ashitaba on Jun 5, 2026 start from $526, 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.

Does Nihon No Ashitaba have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nihon No Ashitaba.

Does Nihon No Ashitaba offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Nihon No Ashitaba, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 2420 for adults and JPY 1810 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Nihon No Ashitaba?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Free parking is not available at this ryokan.

Does Nihon No Ashitaba have a pool?

Nihon No Ashitaba does not have a pool.

Does Nihon No Ashitaba have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Nihon No Ashitaba have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Nihon No Ashitaba to downtown Yufu?

Nihon No Ashitaba is 7.7 mi away from Yufu.

Nihon No Ashitaba Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 349 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nayun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My family had a great time! I would definitely want to come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeonghui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHURL MIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JungHwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind people, close to Yufuin city, clean facilities, great food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hot springs hotel, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SUCHEOL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the best travel destination of my life.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

YEANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Ryokan ever! I strongly recommend to anyone who looks for great experience of staying in Japan.
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10/10 Excellent

YOONJUNG

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot spring and food! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hau Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Service, good food. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

HUANG

Wonderful stay.

We are enjoyable in this stay. Nice transportation, introductions, room, spring and food. We thanks to all staffs especially 藤田雄二. We will come back in the nearing future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joo Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back! It was a perfect stay and gave my mom and me a wonderful memory. Thank you so much to the amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Younghwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed for two days to celebrate 60th birthday. rooms were clean and food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here in Nov 2024 and Jun 2025. This property is so beautiful. There is long term construction right next to the property so there is noise during the day. Everything was perfect to have a relaxing time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Snow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice ! The place is beautiful and relax , Free drink everywhere 😎 Will Vísit again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

HYUNMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Onsen I’ve ever ever done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

NAZRI ABDUL

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
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10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a completely peaceful vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience ! Nature and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jinei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a one of the nicest ryokan I've ever been. The meals were perfect. The most beatiful thing was the main open sky bath. I wanna go there in next year too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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
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10/10 Excellent

Yuen Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very warm and welcoming, they always show up and take care of their customers in small details. There are 7 onsens (including one in my house), my house was a traditional one and I love itbso much, food was super delicious with local ingredients, everything was good and was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dalton

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
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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