Pet Friendly Hotels in Oita Prefecture, Japan

The staff were polite, and the dinner and breakfast were very plentiful. The private onsen (hot spring) offered ample privacy. We requested a ride to the JR station after breakfast the next day, and they were very happy to help, even though it was free. If I have the opportunity to visit Yufuin again, I will definitely book this hotel again. The only drawback was that the hotel's Chinese name on the Trip.com website was different from the actual hotel's Chinese name.

I had a great stay. The owners are super lovely and will go out of their way to help you. I highly recommend the breakfast and dinners, they were great for big days of hiking and convenient as there aren't too many food options up in the mountains. The train carriages have a large sleeping area and a connected large room to store your things or just to hang out. Yes the pillows are like a bag of rice but it's part of the experience! Great place to stay and great value.

Super satisfied! Full of memories! The reception staff are very friendly, courteous and take good care of the children 👍🏻 They also respond to requests quickly and efficiently! Our room is a two-story independent house. It is very spacious, clean and comfortable, and fully equipped. It has a private hot spring and a high degree of privacy. It is very convenient to soak in the hot spring with the children. Dinner and breakfast are provided, and the food quality is very good~ Very attentive! Highly recommended!

The environment is comfortable, quiet, and peaceful. However, the facilities are rather basic, with limited choices. Dinner needs to be booked 3 days in advance. There are no supermarkets nearby, so you have to drive to town to buy takeout. The open-air bath is excellent; you can see the stars at night.

Here's a review of my stay: 1. **Location and Amenities: A Quiet Corner with Easy Access** The hotel is conveniently located, about a 7 to 10-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station, making it easy to find while also being away from the busiest commercial areas. Right next door is a Lawson convenience store, and there's a supermarket nearby, which is super handy for anyone who likes to grab snacks and drinks in the evening. 2. **Hot Spring Facilities: Highly Private ”Kashikiri” Experience** This is truly the highlight of the inn! There are 5 private family hot springs (private baths), including both indoor and outdoor options. No reservations are needed; you just check if the light at the entrance is off, and if so, it's free to use. **Tech-Savvy Management:** Guests can scan a QR code with their phone to instantly check the real-time availability of each private bath, saving you a wasted trip. **A Small Tip:** If you're staying in winter, the path to the outdoor baths and some outdoor showering areas can feel quite cold. If you're sensitive to cold, I recommend prioritizing private baths #1-3, which are indoors. 3. **Dining Experience: A Hearty Yakiniku Feast** We opted for the half-board plan, and dinner was enjoyed at a partner yakiniku restaurant. The wagyu beef was excellent quality and incredibly generous in portion. There was even a bonus offer of unlimited alcoholic beverages and plum wine, making it fantastic value for money. The Japanese-style breakfast the next day was also very filling, providing a great start to our day. 4. **Unique Atmosphere: A Paradise for Animal Lovers** The inn has very gentle cats and dogs living on the premises. If you're lucky, the resident cat manager might even appear in common areas or even come by your room for a patrol. For animal-loving travelers, this sense of warmth and comfort is something other hotels simply can't replicate. 5. **Accommodation Details and Recommendations** **Room Space:** The new wing rooms are spacious, blending modern comfort with traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Lovely authentic Japanese house in beautiful country side. The owner is a nice man who speaks good English and takes good care of the house. In addition to the shared bathroom, kitchen and living room, that there are 3 rooms with futon beds, separated by a thin paper wall. Each room can host 2 to 3 guests. If rooms are full, you can hear everything as if there was no separation. I could literally hear people whispering. The owner offered me to use a scooter for free during my 2 days stay, which is awesome. There are some nice hikes to do in the area. The hike along the river to the Inukai JR station 15km away was amazing (there are closer JR stations). You'll love this place if you are looking for an authentic experience in a quiet rural setting.

If you're still debating whether to book this place, just go for it! You definitely won't be disappointed!! I initially hesitated quite a bit and read the reviews repeatedly because this inn isn't near the station and the rooms only have toilets, not full bathrooms. But after actually staying here, I'm so glad I booked it. Even though it's at least a 10-minute walk from the station, the path is relatively flat, making it easy to pull a suitcase. And while there's no bathroom in the room, the inn has three private onsen baths. Since there aren't many rooms, you rarely have to wait, and there's no pressure to rush your time in them. Plus, you can check if a bath is occupied via the in-room iPad, which is super convenient. The room itself is incredibly spacious and comfortable, with a tatami area for activities and a Western-style bed for sleeping. Breakfast is semi-buffet, with a delicious Japanese main dish. The only downside is probably the sound insulation isn't the best; you can hear noises from the hallway and the next room. However, after about 9 PM, even families with kids tend to quiet down, so I didn't find it to be a big issue.

The most important thing!!!! It seems like a family runs this place, and everyone was incredibly kind!!! Many shops in Yufuin close around 5-6 PM, so in the evening, after the family bath at the ryokan, I just went back to my room and passed out... It was pure bliss... I fell asleep at 9 PM and woke up at 6 AM. Around 6 AM, there was some kind of announcement broadcast (alarm?). The breakfast was also delicious!!! I highly, highly recommend this accommodation! It's truly the best!!!!

We got the room called ”Forest Bath.” It was very clean, and the onsen was comfortably warm. The only downside was the view – a bamboo forest – which wasn't as impressive as expected. The kitchen was well-equipped with appliances: oven, microwave, dishes, pots, pans, and even a Dyson hairdryer. However, I found some of the facilities a bit strange. For example, there was only one shower room, and it was shared with the indoor onsen. So, if you weren't shy, you could shower while someone else was in the onsen. There was also only a glass partition between the shower room and the sink, so someone could clearly see someone showering while they were washing their face. Furthermore, there were two toilets, one upstairs and one downstairs, but neither had a sink inside. The upstairs toilet required going downstairs to wash hands, while the downstairs toilet required using the sink in the shower room. Those were the only issues. Otherwise, it was very convenient. You'll need to drive to supermarkets, and the road leading to the area isn't suitable for walking.