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Yamashiroya is a lovely retreat in a small village away from the tourist hotspots like Yufuin or Beppu. If you are looking for a place with nothing then flush green hills around this is the place to go. Take it as an experience as the exceptional friendly hosts will welcome you to their house, treat you to fantastic food and relax in the wonderful private baths before/after. Foreigners and especially Singles are also welcomed, which is another big plus! Explanations of the facilities and the different dinner/breakfast courses are provided in English.

Stayed in April 2024

Low water pressure in one indoor onsen. Other onsen are excellent!

We are 6 friends from Malaysia and was our first visit to Yunohira, a little onsen town. We are thankful to choose to stay at Ryokan Yamashiroya. The host is very responsive to our queries before our trip and during our stay. After we parked the car at the allocated parking lot, the host fetched all of us to the ryokan on a narrow road and this save our energy lugging our luggages to the ryokan. We enjoyed our stay in the spacious and clean rooms plus the few private onsen were a bonus to us! We also enjoyed the sumptous dinner and breakfast in a private room with wearing the yukata for photos. Upon our checkout, the host fetched all of us back to our car. Highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2024

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The meals and family style onsen bath

Stayed in March 2024

It’s not a bad thing it’s just we aren’t used to the hard wheat pillow so didn’t use it for sleeping. The mattress is nice and comfy I was able to sleep soundly without the pillow but I miss having a soft pillow.

Hosts were super friendly and able to communicate smoothly in English. Food was excellent. I like how quiet it is and the room is very comfortable. It was freezing cold in the outdoor onsen at night but as soon as I am in the onsen it was fine and I loved it. We walked through the cobblestone streets nearby and got some nice photos. There’s not much to do in the surroundings but allows you focus on resting.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s a bit remote but for us it’s just fine because we prefer to stay in a quiet place. Part of the decoration is old and starting to fall apart but nothing would affect your comfort.

The hosts were very kind and friendly. The food was one of the best I’ve taken in Japan (consider I had plenty of business trips in Japan before and attended a lot of banquets hosted by large corporations). The onsens were very comfortable. The room was quiet and cozy with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We also like the decor and the collection of vintage items. Very surprised to find out that the old analog phone in our room was still working!After all, we felt at home in this ryokan because the hosts serve their guests with all their hearts. Will definitely come back.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing. I like everything.

I like everything about this Onsen Hotel. The hotel is very nice and warm. We have a warm welcome from the husband and wife who manage this hotel. Due to the hotel is located at down hill and the road in front of the hotel is super narrow, the husband drive his car to help carry our luggage while we have our Alpha park at the hotel parking at the side roads. Both husband and wife help us to carry the luggage up to our rooms and explain in details about the 'yukata' and room/hotel facilities. The rooms we slept also is super neat, tidy and warm. Our rooms are come with the toilet. For the bathroom, is actually the Onsen area. If u wan to take the bath, just check which Onsen rooms are available and lock it to have your private Onsen session. So this is definitely suit our needs cause we are too shy for using public Onsen. Last but not least is their dinner and breakfast. The foods are very delicious and ready on time for us.

Stayed in January 2024

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We loved how friendly, energetic and lovely the whole family at Yamashiroya was, it made the stay so much better, paired with the amazing food that was served at every meal, and topped off with different amazing onsen facilities, this place was a 11/10!

Stayed in December 2023

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Everything. I will go back again for the room, onsen and the exceptional food and warm service!

Stayed in December 2023

No nearby convenience store.

Located in isolated Yunohira station, this ryokan gave us feeling of solitude and privacy. When we first entered, we felt like we were in some Ghibli’s movies. The owners took care of us very well with heart warming accommodation. The ryokan has 4 hot springs which are well maintained. We spent a great long time in the hot springs during the snow and it was the best experience ever. Moreover, the food they served us here were plenty and super delicious.

Stayed in December 2023

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Though the location is a bit off centre, this family run Onsen Ryokan exceeded my expectation and delivered good quality food (both dinner and breakfast) and is good value for money. 4 private onsens are available for guests (2 open and 2 indoor). All are maintained at excellent condition. Rooms are spacious and spotless clean. Free parking is available but it is located at the roadside while the Ryokan is at around 50 meters downhill in the village. I parked the car at the hotel parking lot first and walked down to the Ryokan to check whether we needed to carry the luggage downhill, the host was very kind to drive a van uphill (just 1 min drive) to assist loading and unloading our suitcases.

Stayed in December 2023

We stayed in the annex and we had heavy suitcases. Lugging them up the stairs is challenging. The town it is in is very small. Walked around in the morning and didn't see much activities. But I wouldn't mind going back to the area just to stay in the ryokan. Hopefully the town will get a revival.

Dinner and breakfast were very delicious and homely. The ryokan has a retro feel but there are many modern features. The tv in the room allows us to check if anyone is using the family bath. We were able to enjoy the onsen twice during our one night stay. Although there is no shower in the room, it is easy to just go to any available family bath where amenities are provided. The room we had in the annex was huge. Futons were laid out in the bedroom and we could use the living area for our suitcases and lounging around. The owners were very kind. I bought two packets of their sweet miso and didn't realize that I had forgotten to take them until I reached the next prefecture. The owner helped to arrange to send them to another accommodation.

Stayed in December 2023

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Friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in December 2023

Better to have elevator

The private bath Dinner and breakfast are all good

Stayed in December 2023

The location in Yufu is exceptional. You feel transported into an old Japanese movie with winding streets along mountain streams and rice fields all around. Old style buildings, quiet, and traditional countryside hospitality. The owners were so helpful going above and beyond our needs, and directions to where to park clearly explained in a video sent ahead of time. The food was excellent: fresh fish, meat, and vegetables all locally gathered. Spacious room with tatamis. Comfortable beds. Yufuin is very close as are Mount Yufu's trails. Excellent command of English.

Stayed in December 2023

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The family owners are so kind and warm. The food is the best!! My husband and I are still talking about the dinner and breakfast. Somehow it reminds me of the movie Spirited Away - a truly whimsical place. Will come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing to complain of. If I was to complain, it would be that their facilities were much better than the big brand hotels. Seriously, their TV came with a keypad which operated as the ceiling light controller too! Best of all, the TV channels subscription were more too! My friend and I were totally spoilt after staying in Ryokan Yamashiroya. We totally miss Ryokan Yamashirota and their friendly lady boss and boss.

Ryokan Yamashiroya is a good example of home-managed ryokan which I love whenever I travel to Japan. Very personable service, friendly, helpful, best home-cooked meals with the freshest ingredients and most of all - feeling home away from home. I booked a half board stay for 2 nights. My friend and I totally enjoyed every single meals - simple yet so flavourful with the freshest ingredients. We could feel the sincerity and the amount of efforts Ryokan Yamashiroya put in every mornings and evenings during our stay. As a matter of fact, my friend and I who hardly eat carbs, emptied our rice during our meal time 🤭 The lady boss was very helpful and yes, she could converse in English. And the boss was also very helpful to help me drive my rented car up to the main road twice as I was not confident with single lane driving (road sharing is common is Japan; especially rural areas) On our last morning after a delish brekkie, the lady boss even helped me to check the road condition to Mt ASO as my rented car wasn’t fitted with snow tyres. With her approval and blessings, off we went to Mt ASOS with a bag of sliced pear which lady boss helped me to cut. Thank you, lady boss and boss of Ryokan Yamashiroya for taking such good care of us!❤️

Stayed in November 2023

There are 4 onsens at the riyokan. Some of them could be better shielded from neighbours' views.

Location was great to explore Yufu. The hosts were amazing people. Service was great and so was the dinners and breakfast.

Stayed in November 2023

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this was the second time for me . very good service and kindness , great food and i wish i will come here again

Stayed in November 2023

i had to leave

The owners can not do enough for you, have stayed here before and it was just as good again

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing! People driving in large cars may not be able to make it down the narrow road to the property, but there is overflow parking a short walk above.

Breakfast and dinner were very elaborate and delicious- some of the best we had in Japan! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and comfortable with thoughtful touches, like a video on how to use onsen. It was nice to be able to reserve private onsen for our family, especially since I have a tattoo and cannot use public ones. The onsen were beautiful, well maintained, and always available.

Stayed in November 2023

The location of the place is a bit hard to get there.

The place feel comfy and authenric and the owners give a warm welcome. Love this place.

Stayed in November 2023

Great service and the delicious dinner and Breakfast

Stayed in October 2023

Everything!

Stayed in October 2023

Had to use air-conditioning and close windows due to fuel/kerosene smell. Some mosquitoes inside even with screens on windows. Not big problem and didn't affect overall experience.

Family operated. Warm, welcoming atmosphere. Ease on arrival with free shuttle. Relaxing indoor & outdoor onsens to soak sore muscles from travel. Delicious dinner & breakfast banquets of Japanese cuisines. All round great traditional Japanese experience. Warm & welcoming experience.

Stayed in September 2023