Yufuin Rikka Onsen — Hotel in Yufu

This ryokan is fair in it's quality, pricing, etc. For example, to get to this ryokan, we drove past residential areas. The ryokan is a square of land randomly situated basically nowhere interesting but going inside the ryokan feels magical. The reception room is lovely with high faulted ceilings and a roaring fire. We had a room that was also lovely in its decor, cleanliness, spacious. From the onsen, we could see the mountain, but over a 7 foot or so fence so that the apartment complexes across the field won't see you. The food was delicious and the service was also lovely. The days and nights were tranquil. The ryokan is a few minutes walk into town, very convenient. We are definitely returning next year as it's food, service with kindness, privacy, tranquility and atmosphere far outweigh...

Pros: ||It is very new, in operation for only one year||Big size room||Nice private en-suite onsen||Contemporary décor but still feel the Japanese tradition||High quality amenities||High quality beddings||Streaming TV with movie selection||Private room for Kaiseki dinner||Impressive breakfast||Super nice, helpful, courteous staff. Superb service and always with smile!!||Close to town center but yet with very peaceful feeling||||Cons:||Some rooms do not have view (beware at booking)||Next to some residential houses, so it doesn't feel as "remote" as other onsens||Maybe too modern for some...

Pros: ||It is very new, in operation for only one year||Big size room||Nice private en-suite onsen||Contemporary décor but still feel the Japanese tradition||High quality amenities||High quality beddings||Streaming TV with movie selection||Private room for Kaiseki dinner||Impressive breakfast||Super nice, helpful, courteous staff. Superb service and always with smile!!||Close to town center but yet with very peaceful feeling||||Cons:||Some rooms do not have view (beware at booking)||Next to some residential houses, so it doesn't feel as "remote" as other onsens||Maybe too modern for some...