Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5 star property
Suburban ryokan in Yufuin Onsen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Hot springs
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hot springs

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Onsen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Hot springs
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Limited onsite parking
The price is $542
includes taxes & fees
$491 per night
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2025

Room options

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Twin Futons

Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2476 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Spring water bathtub
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Futons

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
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About the neighborhood

Map
918-18 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5114

What's nearby

  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 5 min drive
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 5 min drive
  • Kinrin Lake - 5 min drive
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 6 min drive
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 47 min drive
  • Yufu Station - 4 min drive
  • Minami-Yufu Station - 4 min drive
  • Beppu Station - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪まる - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪白川焼肉店 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪アブタール - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪石釜ピザとパスタの店櫟の丘 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yufuin Milch Donuts & Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nihon No Ashitaba

Nihon No Ashitaba puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kijima Kogen Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

Japanese

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hot springs

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Heated floor (bathroom)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature shared men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2420 for adults and JPY 1810 for children

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Nihon No Ashitaba Inn Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Inn
Nihon No Ashitaba Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Ryokan
Nihon No Ashitaba Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

Does Nihon No Ashitaba offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nihon No Ashitaba does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Nihon No Ashitaba?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Nihon No Ashitaba?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nihon No Ashitaba?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Nihon No Ashitaba and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Nihon No Ashitaba includes hot springs.
Are there restaurants at or near Nihon No Ashitaba?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Nihon No Ashitaba like?
Nihon No Ashitaba is in Yufuin Onsen, a short 15-minute walk from Aso Kuju National Park.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about Nihon No Ashitaba was so incredibly beautiful, serene, and thoughtful. They offer a free shuttle everyday to Yufuin station where you can walk, shop, eat, and enjoy Yufuin. We were greeted promptly after riding the Yufuin No Mori from Hakata Station.They have multiple private onsens and a large open air hot spring you can reserve a time everyday if you wanted. Their breakfast and dinner is absolutely amazing and gives you a truly genuine Japanese food experience. The villas/homes on the property are tradition style and are very spacious and clean. The landscape of the property is quiet and offers you a peaceful onsen experience. The best part about Nihon No Ashitaba is the impeccable service and generosity of their staff. Yuji in particular, really cared for us and worked hard to make our stay the best experience ever! Thank you so much for the wonderful time in Yufuin!
Dalton, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing food, beautiful property grounds, best service (especially Yuji was super helpful and kind) . Highly recommend this Ryokan!
YOONJUNG, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Far better than I could ever have imagined. Beautiful. Vastly spacious. Extraordinary privacy even in the beautiful outdoor hit baths. Exquisite meals. Best of the best
John, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a completely peaceful vacation.
Lana, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Onsen I’ve ever ever done.
HYUNMI, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Di, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Disappointment
I have visited Nihon No Ashitaba about 6 or 7 times. But I won't be visiting again. Still clean and nice hot springs, but the food was disappointing. In the past, dishes using vegetables were really cool and delicious, and they were dishes that showed the owner's philosophy. Since I visited several times a few years ago, I also visited the owner's villa three times due to the owner's consideration. On this trip, breakfast was mostly rice and soybean paste soup with a salty vegetable side dish. It was so ordinary. (There was a tofu dish on another table. I don't understand why it was different from my breakfast menu.) Dinner also included steak (cold) and a few pre-made dishes (which seemed half-hearted). I can't eat fried food and sashimi due to cancer treatment, and I asked for shabu-shabu before my visit. However, fried fish was served, and tofu (yuba) and steak were served instead of sashimi. It was very disappointing. When I visited in the past, I missed the creative, delicious, and thoughtful food. And when I checked out, I already gave my room key to the staff, but 2 minutes later, another staff member asked for my key. (I didn't understand.) Lastly, I saw the staff giving gifts in shopping bags to other guests. But there was no gift for me. Was it because I stayed in a cheap room??? I felt bad. I don't want to visit again. I canceled my reservation for January next year.
KYOUNGSOOK, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, you will be treated very well by the staff. 0 faults have stayed in multiple ryokans in my life this is probably the best!!
NAZRI ABDUL, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ching wing, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful experience. Service staff Eri was welcoming, friendly and professional. The house we stayed in was amazing. Overall a wonderful experience.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent!
Excellent facilities and service!
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s an excellent experience and I’m sure I will come again soon👍
Maggie, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

We do not recommend
Ryokan at hot springs area is suppoed to provide at least 2 things : kaiseki and hot spring bath. I know this place was recommended by some people. But do not believe their opinions because they were sure to have no experience at other ryokan. I have been at more than 20 ryokan. This has good outside baths but not clean and no service mind. The most terrible thing is their food. It is a kind of poor set menu and can not be a kaiseki. We complained a lot and found out some years ago the owner was changed to a Chinese and it has a chicken farm to save the food cost( it is not strange to see chicken at every meal ). We do NOT recommend this place. We stayed other roykan 2 nights and that was much much better than this place.
Byung Woong, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

loved staying there. It became one of the best memory
littlesoy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property - quite and clean spaces, friendly staff. I plan to go back in different seasons :) - room was a bit cold at night but other than that everything was perfect : the onsen, food etc.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience
It was a great experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel and onsen was great. Food was great. The only thing it did not do well was that they did not respond to my query on dinner via hotels.com message. Otherwise, everything else was great. Would definitely recommend this hotel
Hon Man Herman, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ming-Yuh, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ming-Yuh, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Not as I expected. Outdoor hot springs are very nice, but the room was very outdated and old.
JJ, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very very good
sohee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Insuk, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yoonji, 1-night family trip
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