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Reviews of Sanso Tanaka 3 stars

879-5103 Oita, Yufu, Kawaminami 286-1, Japan

#20 of 77 hotels in Yufu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 16 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view seeing Mt Yufu. With both outdoor and indoor private onsen. There are torches to borrow when going outside at night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    10
    Lovely and quaint Ryokan
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is very convenient and within walking distance to restaurants and Yufuin main walking street. The Ryokan has beautiful mountain views and peaceful surroundings. The staffs are friendly and helpful. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    Great Ryokan in yufuin
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Nice staff and place

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    A relaxing "lodge" that I would re-visit if in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Western Style Room for 1 Person - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night

    I wish that the time of free bike use could have been expanded, since check-in is 3 pm and I would have liked to bike around before then, as it becomes dark early in November and I had only one day in the area. The location is out from town, so walking to the location was a bit iffy since there was only one sign at the correct turn - something I realized only after taking a left at the turn before and then having to backtrack. As this was at twilight and after a long day, this was a bit worrisome, although all turned out to be fine.

    The managing couple was very nice and accommodating. The breakfast was stupendous and the onsen was wonderful - -there were two inside, individual use onsens that were on a first-come-first-served basis. I wish I had had more time to sit in the quiet of what once was an ancestral home with some of the original woodwork preserved, especially in the main room downstairs where I had my wonderful breakfast, gazing about at the room as well as out the large windows to the countryside beyond. I also wish I had been able to use the outdoor onsen as well as the indoor onsen. I would re-visit the establishment if I were in the area in the future, since I appreciated the sense of a small, family-operated establishment rather than a large impersonal hotel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Best stay during our Japan trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Amazing ryokan in Yufuin! A great combination of traditional architecture and modern comfort. Owners were a very nice and helpful couple. They had resources prepared in english to facilitate a smooth check-in and guidance for the stay. There's a wide selection of yukatas to choose from. Basic amenities (e.g., rain coats) can be bought at the reception if you need something. The ryokan has 3 private onsens, 2 indoor and 1 outdoor. We tested all and enjoyed them thoroughly. There is no reservation system; you just take a sign during bath times and put it on the door. Onsens are available in the morning and from afternoon until evening. We always had an opportunity to use them when we wanted to. The bento boxes for breakfast were amazing; they had a little bit of variation each day. They even got me special ones without fish. We arrived a bit early but the owners allowed us to check-in ahead of time. Additionally, bicycles are available free of charge which is great for exploring Yufuin. Bicycles are only available during check-in time; we didn't notice initially and asked in the morning once and the owner still obliged and gave us the keys. It felt impolite when we noticed but we were very grateful!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Feeling peaceful 🍀
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    9.0
    Good place to relax and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Western Style Room for 1 Person - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of the structure of the house, I could hear the noise from the corridor outside my room so I was waking up several times.

    Amazing hosts and breakfast in a very tranquil environment. They have bikes which you can rent after checking in. Otherwise, walking from the railway station takes less than 15mins, depending on your walking speed. There are 3 onsen (one outdoor and 2 indoors) for you to choose from. When I was there, I didn’t have to wait for my turn, which was a pleasure one.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ryogan is not that far from the bus terminal. but not easy to find there, there is no elevator.

    Ryogan's outlook is incredible. when you can sit and coffee in the room ,you can see and enjoying the famous mountain.it was really nice to be able to feel the quiet and cozy atmosphere of village. the breakfast was excellent. especially there are three family spa.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    good

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    10
    Good view, clean and cozy wooden house, private hotspring and great staffs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain at all, and suggest to provide some snacks at the common pantry as there is not much restaurant/convenient store around, need 5~7mins walk.

    Good view to a wide agriculture land and mt. Yufu, Clean and comfy room, private hotspring, staffs being very considerate and helpful that they cleaned our shoes and luggages when check-in, and wiped out the snow on my car when check-out.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2022

    10
    Very Good Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit distant from Yufuin station and attraction.

    The room is spacious. Breakfast is good. The hotel owner is super friendly. The hotel is nice with toilet on each room and shared bathroom and onsen but very private.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2021

    10
    Beautiful traditional onsen hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have no complaints

    The hotel is very traditional. It is a beautiful building, very clean, great and courteous staff, nice rooms and the onsens are great!

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Western Style Room for 1 Person - Adult only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable for me with good view.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Western Style Room with Tatami Area for 2 People - Adult only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2021

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