Yufuin Lamp no Yado

Love the private onsen.

Nil

This was a nice place to stay and we enjoyed the facilities. There are five hot baths to choose from, either on your own or with 1-2 other people. The hours of the baths are good and the property was clean and pleasant. We were surprised that a Japanese Ryokan would not have any Japanese staff but the staff who work there are lovely and they all speak Japanese. The rooms were nice - we had booked two for our family - but the beds were horrible - as hard as rocks. The food was good as dinner and breakfast were both included and we enjoyed trying lots of delicious things! Drinks can be purchased with dinner and if you want something to drink outside of meal time, there is a Lawson's right next door to the hotel. The hotel is walking distance from both bus and train stations and we enjoyed being able to walk around the town easily.

The beds were unfortunately horrible - they were clean but as hard as sleeping on the floor. For this reason, I would be reluctant to stay here again despite all the other positive things.

The ryokan has five private ofuro that can be used by couples (or families), which is a nice touch. There's a Lawson konbini just outside the parking. The coffee machine in the common room is good.

The tiny shower cubicle is where the room's only (microscopic) sink is located. It's about as convenient as an airplane bathroom. Try not to activate the shower while brushing your teeth.

Loved the onsens, and the staff were fantastic.

The room was quite dated and lacked proper soundproofing — we could hear everything from outside and from the neighboring rooms, which made it difficult to relax. There were no blinds or curtains behind the paper doors, so light streamed in very early in the morning, which was particularly frustrating during summer. The bathroom and shower were underwhelming for the price we paid per night. The shower space was especially cramped — we found ourselves bumping into the walls constantly, which made it an uncomfortable experience overall.