Okaeri — Local services in Yufu

The Ryokan is only a 7 minute walk from the train station, which made it easy to walk to even with all our luggage. However it's situated next to the train track, with trains running from 6am to 11pm. Unfortunately the staffs weren't able to help us change the room even though I have let them know that we are light sleepers. Another thing is that although we had a dedicated bathroom, it's located outside our room in the hallway. One of the guests almost entered the bathroom thinking that it was for all guests to use, but it wasn't an issue after I informed them that it was dedicated for our room only. The onsen also isn't comfortable and we ended up using the day use onsen next door the following day.

Although the staffs were polite and mindful, the same could not be said about the other guests. Given that it's a ryokan, the walls are quite thin and we can easily here other people. This usually isn't a problem as most guests in Japan are very quite, but at this location guests seem to be exceptionally loud. I was able to hear other guests running and talking loudly as late as 1am.

For the amount that we paid, the experience provided did not live up to the expectation we had for a ryokan and it felt more like...

In Yufuin, Oita Perfecture, Dec winter here temp is not higher than 10degC, can go lower than -3degC.|It's hard to choose a ryokan in places i am not familiar with, but this time, i was very satisfied with Okaeri Ryokan. The service is impeccable, warm welcome, free beautiful yukata to wear during the stay, well designed room and private onsens.|Other facilities as per website, but service is just excellent. ||Key notes:|- checkin is from 4pm -8pm|- 6 private onsens here, 1 of them is outdoor. Onsen is also the place for u to have your daily shower. Only outdoor onsen need to reserve, the rest of the onsens are free to use from check in till morning 9.30pm, then it is close for cleaning daily|- very family friendly, even have a kids playroom|- the wash basin in room area does not have hot water, during winter brushing teeth it's scary cold for my mouth! |- ryokan is beside train tracks, i stay in room 206 can hear train pass by until about midnight, but doesn't bother me at all|- only jap tv channels are available in the tiny room TV|- there are many stairs in this ryokan, if old people are staying here, good to specify in request for more...

Charming ryokan that has everything you need. They don't do dinners, but have everything you need for an enjoyable stay. In the main hall, there's a microwave for any bento you bring from the nearby convenience shops, as well as a free flow non-alcoholic drinks that you're free to grab. The kids room is also useful to keep the kids entertained.

Each of the baths are actually private, as you close and lock the doors on your arrival. There's also a open air bath available if you would like.

Overall, a nice comfortable stay. Will recommend getting dinner reservations at one of the many resturaunts before hand if you're staying here, but otherwise take out bento was...