旅館 由布山 — Hotel in Yufu

We stayed for two nights, with breakfast (but not dinner). The rooms are clean and comfortable, with western-style beds (which are a bit hard), and the soaking tub is nice. Breakfast is traditional Japanese-style (lots of small dishes), and they took care to vary the dishes on the second day. The food was good, and they were able to take allergies into account. We didn't have dinner, but poked our noses into the area where dinner was being served; at least on that evening it was an area with bright overhead fluorescent lights, and zero ambiance.||||The not-so-good part is that this ryokan is part of a complex of buildings that include a shop selling local sweets, a fish pedicure spa, and several dining areas. Going to breakfast involves navigating this maze of hallways, walking past areas obviously geared towards catering for large numbers of people. It became clear on the morning we left that the complex receives coach parties, and that the ryokan is just a part of this business.||||Service at breakfast was very friendly and good. Service for checking in and out was a little more curt. You ring a bell in the hallway to get the attention of someone to assist you.||||The location is outside of town, so you'll be driving, or taking a taxi to get to the area with shops and...

The hotel was not large and was located up the hill, which was about a 7-minute drive to the city center. Guests had to park their cars opposite the hotel. There was no front desk practically, and the staff were stationed in the souvenir shop adjacent to the entrance. Free drinks were provided in one restaurant, while breakfast and dinner were served in another restaurant with pinoleum separating the tables. All meal sets were Japanese style. The size of the room was not large and just adequate for 2 persons. There was a closed window in the ceiling of the room and decorated with a bouquet of flowers, which was quite special. Outside the private onsen, there was a sitting area with a nice view of the mountain. There were also two foot hot springs in the hotel and was free...

As a Canadian traveling in Japan I found this establishment to be a wonderful treat. |From the pick up service at the bus/train terminal in town, to the Authentic Treatment upon arrival. Staff was inviting and the accommodation very clean. Private Onsen located in the room was very rewarding. Right down to the complementary Yukata Apparal for your true experience. Strongly recommend this facility to anyone...