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This is not your typical ryokan. The rooms are big with a good sitting area.. The soaking tub and shower had so many mechanisms that it takes a while to figure out all the controls. Every room has a great view of Yufu mountain and the valley. Some of the rooms are free standing units. Service is great and the included dinner is outstanding. It is a typical Japanese kaiseki dinner with numerous courses. Breakfast is entirely Japanese style, and they serve rice, miso soup and fish. Put up with it if your taste is 100% western. You can have a nice cup of coffee or juice near the lobby when you finish your breakfast. Though they will not serve you coffee with the breakfast. Overall, you will be overjoyed with this place.

It was really, really good. It was the best of my trip to Japan. The hot spring water was so soft and slippery that I felt like it was improving my skin. Above all, the location and atmosphere are great... We just walked up to see Yufuin, and it was a walkable distance. The owner was friendly and the meal was very delicious. You are so good!! It’s flawless and I highly recommend it~~!

I stayed at Itsuki Yufuin was for one night in October 2022. With many repeat visits to Japan over the years excellent hospitality is a given. However, my experience at this ryokan was so outstanding that I'm compelled to leave a glowing, though belated review. I had originally booked another ryokan in Yufuin. The other ryokan, noticing that I was a solo traveler, reached out to cancel my reservation. I was lucky that Itsuki still had availability for my dates and accepted a solo booking. On arrival, I was greeted and shown to my room which was unexpectedly the size of an entire house. The rooms were very comfortable, and I immediately regretted that I only spending one night. There was an indoor and outdoor onsen, both impeccably clean. The bathroom was supplied with plenty of towels and amenities. I could see the top of Mt. Yufu from the outdoor bath. Dinner was delicious and beautifully presented, served in a private room in the main building. A friendly and enthusiastic staff member, named Van, explained the dishes in detail. My cottage consisted of a very comfortable western bed, with a separate room for futons. The area was very quiet at night and I had a restful sleep. Breakfast was served, with help from Van, again privately in the main building. The breakfast consisted of wholesome, local ingredients, filling and energizing but not too heavy. Upon check out, I requested a taxi to take me to the train station. When the driver arrived, I vaguely heard the staff speaking to him but didn't pay much attention. At Yufuin station, the driver declined my payment and indicated that Itsuki had covered my taxi fare! I was so pleasantly surprised. My stay by itself had already been impressive, and this wonderful gesture made it unforgettable. The staff and accommodations at Itsuki have left such a positive and lasting memory. I am looking forward to returning to charming Yufuin, using it as a break mid-trip to simply relax. I would definitely choose to stay again at Itsuki for its warm courtesy and peaceful surroundings.

It is about 10-15 min walk from Yufuin train station to the Ryokan. If you have large luggages, it will be good to call for a taxi, otherwise, it is manageable! We were warmly welcomed by reception staff. They were quick to receive us and took care of our luggages as we were checking in. A tour around the ryokan was also given to us by a staff, Erika-san who took care of us for our 2 nights stay. The room, bathroom and baths were clean and comfortable. Sleep wear was provided and to top up the experience, they also provided Yukatas and footwear for going out. Also, besides providing the showering gels, the vanity table even included some facial and hair lotion. Breakfast was sumptuous and yummy and we had a private room to ourselves. Erika kindly explained to us the dishes in English and offered us with photo taking for memories. (Don’t have to feel awkward requesting). Also, contrary to some reviews, dinner was also splendid and tastes were just right. Ingredients were fresh as well! Worth the dollars and cents! If you are looking at a hot bath, this ryokan has got 3 private baths (2 outdoor and 1 indoor) and 2 public baths (1 for men and 1 for women). Went for the private bath and it felt like it was our own sanctuary as we were undisturbed and were given a time limit of 1 hour 40 min. There were a few staff who are seen around from time to time and they are always polite and helpful. Can’t emphasize enough on their service! A place I will come back to in future!

My family of four planned a trip to Fukuoka and decided to visit Yufuin to experience outdoor onsen. I came across Yufuin Gettouan during my research, and its beauty and tranquility really spoke to me. We only stayed one night because of the lack of availability (and also because it's really expensive), but we really wish we would have stayed longer. There was a ”once in a decade” snowstorm (which seems to occur more frequently than once a decade) when we took the Yufuin no Mori from Fukuoka to Yufuin. As always, fresh white snow makes everything more beautiful (at least in my opinion), and despite my high expectations, I was absolutely blown away by the beauty and serenity of this ryokan. We stayed in a main villa because the annex villas didn't allow kids, but it still has its own private outdoor onsen. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that there was no indoor shower/bathtub in the villa. Since we were not brave enough to take a shower outdoor in snowy conditions, we ended up going to the public bath to take a shower before heading back to the villa and hopping into the private outdoor onsen. It's an unbelievable experience watching the snow falls while being submerged in a cozy onsen! Service and meals were both exceptional, and I would have gone into more details if not for the 1500-character limit on TripAdvisor. If you are looking for a traditional onsen ryokan experience, you really can't go wrong with Yufuin Gettouan. My only regret was only staying for one night.

It was a trip in the prefecture to invite parents who had completed the vaccination. It started with a polite greeting at check-in, and it felt good in all the guests, and parents were very happy. The room was large and satisfied. Yufu Dake was good to look beautiful. There were refrigerators and ranges, and the water was new. It is difficult to have a little thin wall (laughs) but the hammock of the shared space was very good. The dishes were delicious. I had a Japanese party seat that was sticking to local production. It was just a good amount for parents and women, but it may be a little unpleasant for young men. I thought it would be good to have an additional dish selection. I had a good memory for taking a picture to the staff many times. Thank you.

From Hells of Beppu we drove 1.5H to our isolated, small minshuku in Yufu. There only about 5 rooms with some up the hill. We hear from friends that the best hot springs onsens would be in this Beppu-Yufa area. This ryokan is rustic and not too fancy, but the service and food are undeniable. One lady staff person spoke near perfect English, while another spoke Mandarin. There is also a remoteness. I walked in several directions from here. There's no shops, Lawsons, 7-11, or restos immediately. I did find a resto where I bought mochi (alas, no black bean filling, or anything). There are persimmon trees with orange fruit along the road, but I didn't take any. The singular most reason I like this place is that, for the first time, I had 3 separate hot springs baths in my room -- two outside in the balcony and one near the tub. Talk about privacy and availability. Perfect, especially with the cooler temperatures! The kaiseki dinner was outstanding with abalone, crab, and plenty of fish sashimi. Asian pears were served. They are in season now. Breakfast in the small dining room with one table was also brilliant. We had two low beds which were difficult to enter in and out since hardly any walking space adjacent to the beds. When we departed, the owner-manager took a photo of us at the doorway. This is a very desirable ryokan if you like remoteness and a high level of service and cuisine.

We (5 adults and 2 kids) stayed one night in Villa Touou. 2 staffers were already meeting us at the parking area who also directed us to drive to the villa right away. The check in was just done swiftly in the villa where the kids can settle down easily. The welcome snack was so delicious I regret I didn't finish the ones my other family members didn't consume. There was one standalone bedroom with 2 double beds facing a toilet (without bath). Then the master bedroom is connected to 1 tatami area and 1 tatami attic. With 7 of us, Ikkoten already set up 2 sets of mattresses in the attic and another 1 in the tatami area. With kids in a rainy weather, we appreciated a lot that the front desk called us before they drove to pick us up to head to the dining room. I guess each room/villa had their own private dining room. Only complaint is that our cars had to park a bit further up slope than the villa. And upon check out, while we were hoping we could drive our car to the front of the villa so that we could load our luggage easier, the hotel amenity car decided to restock our villas and occupied the front space of the villa. While we enjoyed the comfortable living room at night with our whole family, we also wished to try the smaller room where the in-room onsen could also enjoy the fantastic view. The onsen in Villa Touou does not have any view.

This is my sixth trip to Japan, and my second visit to Yufuin. This is my first time staying at a ryokan. It was difficult to find the entrance, but it was comfortable after leaving my luggage. I realized why ryokans with private hot springs are good. I will definitely visit again. 1. Private hot spring I didn’t know it would be this great to be able to enjoy a hot spring at any time. I want to go again because I can go to the hot springs without having to pack clothes. 2. Kaiseki and breakfast It's a great setup for the price. It was a menu with a Japanese feel but also a Western feel. 3. Storage of carrier I told them I would leave my luggage at check-in at 2pm and they let me check in. Moreover, they kept my suitcase even after I checked out, so I could tour comfortably. It's friendly and the room is comfortable. Highly recommended if you are looking for a ryokan with a private hot spring!

Last year, I retired from a company that I worked for many years and started my second life, but I still didn't travel slowly with my wife, so I decided to go to Yufuin, which I wanted to go from before. Yufuin was a tourist destination, and there were fun shops to look around, and it was a vibrant city. After enjoying it completely, the inn for fun was made by Yufu's Yadoya Ohashi. Because I thought that I could slow down without entering the couple's water in the room away the day before. I checked in after 3 p.m., but I was guided by the staff from the parking lot to the mother shop with the receptionist. The entrance was equipped with sterilization spray and hychlorite (hypochloric acid), and it was also intended to prevent corona viruses. The first impression was that the staff 々 care and hospitality were thorough, and the expectation increased at once. The room was passed through the bridge while looking at the pond and passed through the room away. It is a room protected by a wooden raft with a moderate garden, and it is considered to be privacy, and it is a nice furnishings in the Japanese room and a fufufu bed! The inner bath and the open-air bath were of course hot springs, and they were able to use it luxuriously alone. I went to my mother's shop for dinner from 6 o'clock in the evening. It is the sukiyaki of the A5 rank highest class black hair Japanese beef. The meat was beautiful pink with beautiful sashi. It was lightly swallowed into a iron pot of sukiyaki, and it tasted like it was swallowed when it was put in the mouth... It was a surprising delicious! Thanks to delicious Isuki Yaki, the sake was also advanced and I was very satisfied. The breakfast the next day was luxurious and the number of items was not large, and the dango soup of Oita specialty was! It was a great breakfast. I thought it was really good to choose this inn. Good room, good hot spring, good meal! In addition, the hospitality of the staff 々 was the best! I'm looking forward to going again in autumn. Thank you‼︎