Yufuin Country Road Youth Hostel — Hotel in Yufu

I loved my stay here. The hosts are very welcoming. I joined a nightly fireflies tour right after my arrival, which was nice.||Only drawback: it's far from the station and centre, so make sure you do anything you need to do there before getting into a taxi. However I did walk it later on(without heavy backpack and it's certainly doable). Food was a blend of Japanese style and western food but I liked it. Their 'country roads' farewell song for every guest is so sweet.||I hiked to Yufu-dake from here. If you use the description of lonely planet hiking in Japan, be aware that the way down is not used by Japanese hikers and thus very deserted. I came across a poisonous mamushi snake during this hike ( a Japanese hiker than killed it), but apart from that it s a nice hike and the views from the top are amazing. Not too difficult. If you use the LP path down, you arrive right next to the communal onsen, (and a 7/11) which is worth a dip. You pay in the honesty box, it has a very authentic feel to it. Also tried some commercial onsen, some have a (bit of a) mountain view. I found the indoor onsen in the hostel quite...

I loved my stay here. The hosts are very welcoming. I joined a nightly fireflies tour right after my arrival, which was nice.||Only drawback: it's far from the station and centre, so make sure you do anything you need to do there before getting into a taxi. However I did walk it later on(without heavy backpack and it's certainly doable). Food was a blend of Japanese style and western food but I liked it. Their 'country roads' farewell song for every guest is so sweet.||I hiked to Yufu-dake from here. If you use the description of lonely planet hiking in Japan, be aware that the way down is not used by Japanese hikers and thus very deserted. I came across a poisonous mamushi snake during this hike ( a Japanese hiker than killed it), but apart from that it s a nice hike and the views from the top are amazing. Not too difficult. If you use the LP path down, you arrive right next to the communal onsen, (and a 7/11) which is worth a dip. You pay in the honesty box, it has a very authentic feel to it. Also tried some commercial onsen, some have a (bit of a) mountain view. I found the indoor onsen in the hostel quite...

The service they provide is up and beyond. I love how this whole place is set up in such a way for people to mingle. I wish I could have stayed longer and chat with the people. Unfortunately I think it was off peak season so there weren't many people. The owner is generous and friendly, people that stays there are good natured people. The owners sang country road to everyone that leaves in the morning, very heart warming and eye teary especially when I met a wonderful old couple from kagoshima during the wonderfully made breakfast. The common area, which is the dining area, has a scenic view of outside, and the main city that lights up a little at night and beautifully decorated interior. It feels like home. I also enjoyed the indoor onsen too. My favourite bit was the classical music playing in the background, and how accessible it is, like a backyard. If you stay here, return the deed by being...