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Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5 star property
Suburban ryokan with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Escape to a serene Japanese-style garden with a tranquil pond and lush greenery.
Escape to a serene forest retreat with a clean, contemporary home surrounded by a lush garden and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
Experience traditional Japanese architecture and serenity in this tranquil garden setting.
Experience serene tranquility in this traditional Japanese-style room, featuring a tatami mat floor, low table, and sliding doors leading to a peaceful outdoor view.
Enter a serene hallway with a wooden floor and stone entrance area, featuring a bench and a unique wall design.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
The current price is NT$16,053
NT$17,759 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan)

Relax in a serene space with a low wooden bench and television, surrounded by lush views.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Relax in a stylish living area with a high ceiling, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the surrounding greenery.

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai)

Relax in a comfortable living room with a leather sofa, flat-screen TV, and wooden coffee table.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Relax in this stylish living room with a comfortable sofa, ornate chandelier, and beautiful artwork.

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan)

Experience traditional Japanese elegance in this serene room featuring a low table, cushioned chair, and sofa.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou)

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring and shoji screens, featuring a low table and chairs for a workspace or meeting area.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura)

Experience a serene retreat with two single beds, a shoji screen, and a traditional Japanese-inspired aesthetic.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Experience traditional Japanese style in this serene room featuring tatami flooring, a low table with cushion, and sliding shoji screens.

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu)

Relax in a traditional living area with leather sofas and a flat-screen TV.

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, shoji screens, and a low table with cushions.

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei)

Traditional Japanese-style interior with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outside.

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and TV on a stand, offering a view of lush greenery outside.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)

Experience traditional Japanese elegance in this serene room, featuring tatami flooring and shoji screens.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 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 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kinrin Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪まる - ‬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
  • ‪こちょぱん - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nihon No Ashitaba

Ryokan near Kinrin Lake
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe, and a Japanese garden at Nihon No Ashitaba. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on site, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Nihon No Ashitaba feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,420 for adults and JPY 1,810 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Shared men and women areas
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: approximately JPY 2420 for adults and JPY 1810 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is 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

Is Nihon No Ashitaba pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nihon No Ashitaba?

As of 2025/8/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nihon No Ashitaba on 2025/9/2 start from NT$16,053, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nihon No Ashitaba located?

Located in Yufuin Onsen, this ryokan is within 2 mi (3 km) of Aso Kuju National Park, Yunotsubo Kaido, and Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum. Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum and Yufuin Retro Motor Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Nihon No Ashitaba Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 314 reviews

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 Excellent

JungHwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind people, close to Yufuin city, clean facilities, great food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hot springs hotel, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUANG

Wonderful stay.

We are enjoyable in this stay. Nice transportation, introductions, room, spring and food. We thanks to all staffs especially 藤田雄二. We will come back in the nearing future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

YEANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best Ryokan ever! I strongly recommend to anyone who looks for great experience of staying in Japan.

10/10 Excellent

Joo Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back! It was a perfect stay and gave my mom and me a wonderful memory. Thank you so much to the amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here in Nov 2024 and Jun 2025. This property is so beautiful. There is long term construction right next to the property so there is noise during the day. Everything was perfect to have a relaxing time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot spring and food! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hau Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Service, good food. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Younghwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed for two days to celebrate 60th birthday. rooms were clean and food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice ! The place is beautiful and relax , Free drink everywhere 😎 Will Vísit again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

HYUNMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Onsen I’ve ever ever done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a completely peaceful vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAZRI ABDUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience ! Nature and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a one of the nicest ryokan I've ever been. The meals were perfect. The most beatiful thing was the main open sky bath. I wanna go there in next year too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very warm and welcoming, they always show up and take care of their customers in small details. There are 7 onsens (including one in my house), my house was a traditional one and I love itbso much, food was super delicious with local ingredients, everything was good and was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ユタカ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeong hyeon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SIHYUN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Che Ho

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025