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Sansou Tanaka

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only ryokan near Kinrin Lake

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Hot springs
Property grounds
Interior entrance
Superior Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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286-1 Kawaminami, Yufuinmachi, Yufu, Oita-ken, 879-5103
  • Place, Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinrin Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Yufuin Motorcycle Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oita (OIT)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Western Single Room, 1 Guest (Adult Only), Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Western Single Room, 1 Guest (Adult Only), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 146 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, Non Smoking

Superior Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, Non Smoking

  • 157 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests (Adult Only), Non Smoking

Standard Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests (Adult Only), Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests (Adult Only), Non Smoking

  • 157 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests (Adult Only), Non Smoking

Deluxe Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests (Adult Only), Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests (Adult Only), Non Smoking

  • 157 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, (Adult Only), Non Smoking

Economy Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, (Adult Only), Non Smoking | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Japanese Western Style Room, 1-2 Guests, (Adult Only), Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Yufu

Yufuin Onsen stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Yufuin Onsen ryokan, you'll find Unagihime Shrine and Yufuin Stained Glass Museum. Also, Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kinrin Lake - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Yufu Station - 11 min walk
  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪こうき・由布隠酒家そば - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪由布まぶし 心 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪甘味茶屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪由布岳一望のカフェ千家 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪由布院ロールショップ - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sansou Tanaka

3.5-star adults-only ryokan near Kinrin Lake
As a guest of Sansou Tanaka, you'll find a full-service spa and hot springs. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sansou Tanaka also features a garden and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Yufu ryokan is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Sansou Tanaka offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Yufu ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are 3 hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 1,200 per person

Things to do

  • 3 hot springs
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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 1200 per person

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • 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

Sansou Tanaka Inn Yufu
Sansou Tanaka Inn
Sansou Tanaka Yufu
Sansou Tanaka
Sansou Tanaka Yufu
Sansou Tanaka Ryokan
Sansou Tanaka Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sansou Tanaka to the airport?

Sansou Tanaka is 33.6 mi (49-min drive) away from the Oita Airport (OIT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sansou Tanaka?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sansou Tanaka on Dec 9, 2025 start from $115.49, excluding 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 Sansou Tanaka have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sansou Tanaka.

How close is Sansou Tanaka to the beach?

This ryokan is 17.4 mi (47-min drive) from Tanoura Beach.

Does Sansou Tanaka offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sansou Tanaka, but Japanese breakfast is offered for a fee of JPY 1200 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sansou Tanaka?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Sansou Tanaka?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Sansou Tanaka?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Sansou Tanaka have a pool?

Sansou Tanaka does not have a pool.

Does Sansou Tanaka have a spa?

Yes, this ryokan has a spa.

How close is Sansou Tanaka to downtown Yufu?

Sansou Tanaka is 0.5 mi away from Yufuin.