Destination
A refined onsen town nestled beneath the twin peaks of Mt. Yufu, Yufuin blends natural beauty with art galleries, boutique shops, and some of Japans most exclusive ryokans. The mystical morning mist rising from Kinrin Lake has drawn travelers for centuries.
Looking for hotels in Yufuin? Compare 25 traditional ryokans and modern onsen hotels, then narrow the list with the filters below or sort it by price.
See our editors' top picks for YufuinEach link opens our Yufuin listing with that filter on. Bath, meal, tattoo and access filters count only what an inn states on its own official website — inns that say nothing are left out, so ask the inn if a detail matters to you.
25 ryokans in Yufuin
由布院 玉の湯
One of Japans most celebrated ryokans. Detached cottages set in woodland gardens, consistently ranked among the countrys top three inns.
from US$226 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$452 total for 2 guests
9.3/10 (41)山荘 無量塔
An exclusive 12-room ryokan blending restored Meiji-era farmhouses with contemporary design. One of Japans most architecturally distinctive luxury retreats.
from US$700 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$1,400 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (10)亀の井別荘
Founded in 1921 on the shores of Kinrin Lake. A landmark ryokan on a sprawling 30,000+ sqm forested estate, one of Japans finest traditional inns.
from US$500 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$1,000 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (5)由布院別邸 樹
Wa-modern Yufuin hideaway with detached cottages, each with its own private hot-spring bath beneath Mt Yufu.
from US$253 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$506 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (615)由布院 山水館
Established in 1911, a well-located mid-range ryokan just 8 minutes walk from Yufuin Station with open-air baths offering stunning Mt. Yufu views.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
8.8/10 (418)由布岳一望の宿 美星
Hillside Yufuin ryokan with nine rooms, each with a private source-flowing semi-open-air onsen and panoramic Mt Yufu views.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
9/10 (289)湯布院 ほてい屋
Yufuin ryokan of detached countryside cottages with private open-air onsen baths and a warm "welcome home" concept.
from US$225 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$450 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (227)御宿 八遇來
Boutique Yufuin ryokan where every guest room has its own private natural hot-spring bath, with kaiseki-style dining.
from US$194 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$388 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (209)由布院別邸 風の森
Detached-villa Yufuin retreat where every room has private indoor and open-air baths from free-flowing source water, with multilingual staff.
from US$270 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$540 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (206)山荘 わらび野
All-villa luxury ryokan above Yufuin with 13 suites, each fed by its own private free-flowing hot-spring bath.
from US$270 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$540 total for 2 guests
9.7/10 (201)おやど 二本の葦束
Secluded Yufuin estate of 13 detached cottages on sprawling grounds, with eight private hot-spring baths and Mt Yufu views.
from US$442 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$884 total for 2 guests
9.6/10 (192)夢想園
Famous for spectacular panoramic open-air baths with unobstructed views of Mt. Yufu - widely considered some of the most scenic onsen views in all of Japan.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (188)由布の癒 友里
Adults-only Yufuin ryokan with 10 detached villas, each with a private free-flowing open-air onsen bath and kaiseki dining.
from US$194 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$388 total for 2 guests
9.1/10 (168)御宿 田 離宮
Intimate Yufuin retreat with seven detached rooms, each with its own indoor and private open-air hot-spring bath at the foot of Mt Yufu.
from US$245 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$490 total for 2 guests
9.8/10 (127)由布院 草庵秋桜
A refined 12-room ryokan in Yufuin, 400 meters from Lake Kinrin, celebrated for creative kaiseki cuisine — widely considered among the best dining in town. Six freestanding annexe rooms each have a private open-air cypress bath fed by Yufuin's continuous hot-spring flow.
from US$300 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$600 total for 2 guests
9.6/10 (120)由布院温泉 東匠庵
Cuisine-focused Yufuin inn with eight rooms, each with a private hot-spring bath, and English-speaking staff.
from US$189 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$378 total for 2 guests
9/10 (118)日の春旅館
A charming 11-room ryokan just off Yunotsubo Kaido with outstanding hospitality and a perfect 9.5+ rating. Free private rental baths available.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
9.7/10 (106)ゆふいん花由
Hilltop Yufuin ryokan with panoramic Mt Yufu views and alkaline springs; 31 rooms each with a private open-air or indoor onsen bath.
from US$240 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$480 total for 2 guests
9.1/10 (104)湯富里の宿 一壺天
Hillside Yufuin ryokan of 10 detached cottages, each with a private free-flowing semi-open-air onsen bath.
from US$240 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$480 total for 2 guests
9.2/10 (85)御宿 一禅
Sukiya-style Yufuin ryokan with detached rooms; eight have open-air baths fed by Mt Yufu hot spring, near Lake Kinrin.
from US$340 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$680 total for 2 guests
8.7/10 (79)ゆふいん由布茶寮
Three-room Yufuin onsen inn with a tea-house theme; each detached room has a private source-flowing hot-spring bath.
from US$144 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$288 total for 2 guests
9.4/10 (72)由布院 月燈庵
18 individual villas spread across 33,000 sqm of forested hillside, each with a private open-air bath. Cross a suspension bridge to reach your room.
from US$300 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$600 total for 2 guests
9.3/10 (62)旅荘 牧場の家
A rustic, affordable cottage-style ryokan with Mt. Yufu views, outdoor onsen, and beautiful Japanese garden - one of the best value stays in Yufuin.
from US$140 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$280 total for 2 guests
9.7/10 (57)和みの里 宿や
Excellent value in central Yufuin with 6 different hot spring baths, 2 minutes from Yunotsubo Kaido shopping street.
from US$200 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$400 total for 2 guests
9.5/10 (47)旅館 吹上の宿
A small hillside ryokan with just 10 rooms, beloved for its five free-to-use private rental open-air baths and intimate, family-run atmosphere.
from US$250 · per person · per nightfrom ≈ US$500 total for 2 guests
9.3/10 (34)Still deciding?
Browse ryokans across JapanBooking.comBlog
Curated Collection
6 questions about Yufuin
Explore
