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About this property
Situated in a historic and peaceful hot spring town, Ryokan Yamashiroya boasts spacious hot spring baths and comfortable Japanese-style guest rooms. Its English-speaking staff welcome the guests, and property-wide Wi-Fi is offered for free. Free parking is also available. Guests can try on a yukata robe and sip green tea in the room, fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A flat-screen TV and a fridge are included. Rooms come with a private toilet, and bathroom is shared with other guests. Yamashiroya Ryokan provides 4 hot spring baths, which can be reserved for private use for free. Luggage can be stored at the front desk, and drink vending machines are available on site. Seasonal ingredients are featured in Japanese multi-course dinner, which is served in the guest room. Traditional Japanese breakfast can be savoured in the dining room. JR Yunohira Station is a 10-minute drive from the property, and free pick-up shuttles are available if requested at time of booking. Downtown Oita area is a 40-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michael
Australia
“Everything was perfect. We had an 8 tatami room with its own toilet and handbasin. Food is sensational, the best we have had in 3 weeks in Japan. We started 2 nights and every dish of food was different for all 4 meals.” - Matt
Australia
“We booked based on good reviews which proved correct. It was well worth the short detour from Yufuin to stay here.” - Miriam
Australia
“Quiet little village, private onsen, traditional architecture, incredible food, including vegetarian. Wearing Yukata! The hosts were super friendly and genuine. We loved everything about this place, it was the highlight of our Japan trip” - Charmaine
Singapore
“Amazing breakfast and kaiseki dinner (you will be very well-fed!). Room is spacious. They have variety of private onsens that you can choose from and enjoy with your partner, the open air one was so beautiful. Peaceful stay and friendly hosts - we...” - Kim
Singapore
“Everything that you'd expect from a traditional Ryokan, from the friendliness of the hosts to the food and rooms. This is my second time staying there in as many years. This time with a group of 10 and everyone had high praises for our stay.” - Søren
Denmark
“Big rooms, 4 private onsen baths, fantastic breakfast and dinner with all the best from the japanese kitchen. The host and staff extremely friendly and helpful - and our host even drove us to Yufuin in a thunderstorm. Charming little town.” - Peter
Australia
“A beautiful Ryokan. The staff were incredibly kind, breakfast and dinner was delicious and the four private onsen are all lovely. Highly recommended.” - Emmanuel
Switzerland
“Amazing Ryokan with a super care, fantastic dinner, dream like onsen, there miso is out of world” - Ling
Singapore
“Very clean and comfortable, with amenities all provided. Great experience of traditional type Japanese home. Food is exceptional and wonderful warm hosts.” - Edith
Australia
“Spacious room, lovely private onsen, friendly staff and delicious food”

Managed by Kenji & Hiromi Ninomiya
Property information
Languages spoken
English,JapaneseProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
The closest train station is Yunohira Station.
- Guests arriving at JR Yufuin Station or Yufuin Bus Station: please take a train to JR Yunohira Station, (around 13 minutes by JR train).
- The property offers a free shuttle from JR Yunohira Station, which must be reserved at the time of booking. Guests need to reconfirm the day before arrival or when they get on the train on the day. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
You must check in by 19:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.