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Sansou Tanaka

3.5 star property
3.5-star adults-only ryokan in Yufuin Onsen

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Hot springs
Interior entrance
Hot springs
Lobby sitting area
Hot springs

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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286-1 Kawaminami, Yufuinmachi, Yufu, Oita-ken, 879-5103
  • Place, Yufuin Stained Glass Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Kinrin Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oita (OIT)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Western Single Room, 1 Guest (Adult Only), Non Smoking

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

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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

  • Mountain view
  • 157 sq ft
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 157 sq ft
  • 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

  • Mountain view
  • 157 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 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
  • Showa Retro Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪由布まぶし 心 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Telato - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪居酒屋まる - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪甘味茶屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪こうき・由布隠酒家そば - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sansou Tanaka

3.5-star adults-only ryokan in Yufuin Onsen
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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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.

Sansou Tanaka Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 346 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

gyeongtag

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Sansou Tanaka. The location is peaceful, the hosts are very kind, and the breakfast is incredibly delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a quiet area in Yufuin. Open fields and mountains in the background give you an amazing view from your room for sunsets, or sunrises. The staff are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. This is secluded enough to enjoy a quiet stay, but still be close enough to drive to Beppu and Oita to enjoy the city attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
t and path but close enough to walk. Yufuin is an awesome place to visit. Sansou Tanaka is personable small and quaint. It is perfect for couples. The price is reasonable and definitely make sure you include the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boon Pang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean ryokan with private onsen. Surrounding was also great for a walk or bicycle riding. Breakfast bento is also very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

KYUNG SU

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

mooi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Cheuk Ming

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The unfriendliest hotel I have ever been to

The unfriendliest hotel I have ever been to. Rooms are small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint ryokan for a good romantic stay.

Location is slightly off from the main stretch but it would be great if you drive. Love the quiet area and how the whole ryokan is preserved so well and clean! It exceeded my expectations of the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay, lovely onzen

Wonderful location, onzen and wished we were staying longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax

No private toilet.

10/10 Excellent

CHING-YUAN, Taipei, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Japanese Old Fashion Stay

Basically it's really great: Japanese taste, Good hot spring, informative front desk, and so on. While the WiFi speed was a little bit slow, and it's a little bit far from the city central and station. Yufu here is actually a countryside so most of the shops and restaurants are closed after 5 p.m.

10/10 Excellent

chunfeng, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to see Yufu mountain top

Truly amazing! It offers perfect orientalist views from both inside and outside. You can see Yufu mountain top from the little Japanese garden outside the main entrance. The breakfast is a germ too.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the owner is very helpful.However their mattress are not very comfortable maybe it is old and very thin.

10/10 Excellent

Hui-Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HIGH CP RATE

Great, will come to visit again

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet and peaceful location

The hotel is located in a quiet area but just a 10 minute walk to the train station and the shopping area. Our room had a nice mountain view. The hotel has 3 private onsens which are used for shower as well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

kazuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025