Yufuin Hotel Shuhokan

Our trip to Kyushu was truly highlighted by the magnificent Yufuin Shuhokan. The lobby is incredibly spacious and beautifully decorated in a traditional Japanese style. Our room was huge, and the toiletries and skincare products provided were of very high quality. Soaking in both the free indoor and outdoor onsen was incredibly relaxing, giving us a full taste of the comfort of Japanese hot springs. We were delighted to find a ramen shop on the first floor that stayed open late, especially since most other restaurants in town close quite early. The hotel staff were also very friendly and welcoming, even giving us postcards and small gifts when we checked out. This hotel truly offers excellent value for money.

Although it's a little over a kilometer from the station, I highly recommend walking instead of taking a taxi, as the scenery along the way is absolutely beautiful. Cherry blossoms, streams, small bridges, distant mountains, fields, and a mix of Western and Japanese-style houses create a very soothing atmosphere. The hotel exceeded my expectations. The lobby is grand, and the front desk staff are fluent in English and provide detailed information. On the top floor (4th floor), there's an observation onsen. The rooms are purely Japanese style, clean, tidy, comfortable, spacious, fully functional, and offer expansive views of beautiful scenery. There's also a restaurant in the lobby. Many restaurants in Yufuin's Yunotsubo Street and Floral Village close by 4 PM. Personally, I find this natural, unspoiled environment much more relaxing than those famous, trendy tourist spots.