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Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5 star property
Escape to an oasis of tranquility with breathtaking scenery and relaxing amenities. Unwind by soaking up natural beauty or rejuvenate with restorative waters.

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Hot springs
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)
Hot springs
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)
Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$863
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

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

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Futons

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Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan) | In-room dining

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

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

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
  • 230 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 4 Single Futons

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

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Spring-water bath
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons

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

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Large Single Futons

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heated bathroom floor
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Bidet
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Futons

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About the area

Map
918-18 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5114

What's nearby

  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 5 min drive
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 5 min drive
  • Kinrin Lake - 5 min drive
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 6 min drive
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪まる - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪白川焼肉店 - ‬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

About this property

Nihon No Ashitaba

Ryokan near Aso Kuju National Park
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 luggage storage
  • A water dispenser and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Nihon No Ashitaba boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2420 for adults and from 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 any lifts
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 on-site 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 18 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nihon No Ashitaba on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$862.50, including 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nihon No Ashitaba located?

Located in Yufuin Onsen, this ryokan is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Aso Kuju National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum and Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum. Yufuin Retro Motor Museum and Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Nihon No Ashitaba Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 295 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

SUCHEOL

It was the best travel destination of my life.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEEVE

Wonderful experience ! Nature and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Perfect hot springs hotel, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOONJUNG

Amazing food, beautiful property grounds, best service (especially Yuji was super helpful and kind) . Highly recommend this Ryokan!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Great hot spring and food! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinei

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

Lana

Had a completely peaceful vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUNMI

Wonderful Onsen I’ve ever ever done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Younghwan

stayed for two days to celebrate 60th birthday. rooms were clean and food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hau Hing

Good Service, good food. Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snow

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

YEANA

The best Ryokan ever! I strongly recommend to anyone who looks for great experience of staying in Japan.

10/10 Excellent

NAZRI ABDUL

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

John

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

Dalton

Everything about Nihon No Ashitaba was so incredibly beautiful, serene, and thoughtful. They offer a free shuttle everyday to Yufuin station where you can walk, shop, eat, and enjoy Yufuin. We were greeted promptly after riding the Yufuin No Mori from Hakata Station.They have multiple private onsens and a large open air hot spring you can reserve a time everyday if you wanted. Their breakfast and dinner is absolutely amazing and gives you a truly genuine Japanese food experience. The villas/homes on the property are tradition style and are very spacious and clean. The landscape of the property is quiet and offers you a peaceful onsen experience. The best part about Nihon No Ashitaba is the impeccable service and generosity of their staff. Yuji in particular, really cared for us and worked hard to make our stay the best experience ever! Thank you so much for the wonderful time in Yufuin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Yu

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

6/10 Okay

KYOUNGSOOK

Liked: Staff & service
Disappointment
I have visited Nihon No Ashitaba about 6 or 7 times. But I won't be visiting again. Still clean and nice hot springs, but the food was disappointing. In the past, dishes using vegetables were really cool and delicious, and they were dishes that showed the owner's philosophy. Since I visited several times a few years ago, I also visited the owner's villa three times due to the owner's consideration. On this trip, breakfast was mostly rice and soybean paste soup with a salty vegetable side dish. It was so ordinary. (There was a tofu dish on another table. I don't understand why it was different from my breakfast menu.) Dinner also included steak (cold) and a few pre-made dishes (which seemed half-hearted). I can't eat fried food and sashimi due to cancer treatment, and I asked for shabu-shabu before my visit. However, fried fish was served, and tofu (yuba) and steak were served instead of sashimi. It was very disappointing. When I visited in the past, I missed the creative, delicious, and thoughtful food. And when I checked out, I already gave my room key to the staff, but 2 minutes later, another staff member asked for my key. (I didn't understand.) Lastly, I saw the staff giving gifts in shopping bags to other guests. But there was no gift for me. Was it because I stayed in a cheap room??? I felt bad. I don't want to visit again. I canceled my reservation for January next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chenghao

很棒
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wincy

人生好值得係呢度住一次，一行三人，訂咗三日兩夜，員工好細心，雖然英文一般般，但完全可以溝通到，一泊兩食關係，包早餐及晚餐，食物方面好精緻好味美！溫泉私隱度超高，可以與家人渡過美好嘅時光！
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jong Seo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

???

色んな温泉があって場所場所にタオルを置いてあったのは、すごく便利で良かったです。アメニティも豊富で嬉しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hwa Joon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shunichirou

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mireu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEOYOUNG

좋았습니다
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024