Yufuin Rokka

This was my first stay in Yufuin, and I chose this Accommodation.The staff’s hospitality was very pleasant, and both dinner and breakfast were a delight—each dish was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, making it a truly blissful time. The Onsen was wonderful as well; after bathing, my skin felt silky smooth. Another Accommodation I’d love to visit again has been added to my list.

This was our second stay, the first in four years. On our previous visit I wasn’t in perfect health, and I regretted not being able to fully enjoy it, so I’d been hoping to return—but since this is an Accommodation that’s notoriously hard to book, four years passed. By chance I found an opening and made a Reservation immediately without even having time to consult my husband, and that’s how our trip to Oita came together. Sometimes on a repeat visit you think, “Was it really like this?” because your first memory was overly idealized—but here, they easily exceeded even those rosy memories. It truly is a wonderful Accommodation. At arrival it seemed they didn’t recognize us as returning guests (probably because we used a different booking site last time), but once it came up in conversation, they treated us like true regulars—far beyond what you’d expect for only a second visit: “Last time we noted that madam cannot drink alcohol, so we prepared juice instead of an aperitif,” and more. It honestly made us feel great (in the best way). They also confirmed our child’s name (age 6) and addressed them by name, which made us very happy. There aren’t kid-focused Facilities like a kids’ space here, so I thought my child might get bored—but that worry was completely unfounded. Before checkout they were saying, “I don’t want to go home. I want to stay here.” When we left, the staff waved goodbye until our car disappeared beyond the rice fields—and my child kept waving back the whole time. It was truly comfortable and welcoming. Everything above is simply my Review to express gratitude to the Accommodation. Below are notes on points I paid particular attention to for anyone considering staying with children (including concerns I had four years ago when our child was 1½ and we stayed in winter). 1) Even the Western-style Room requires shoes off at the entrance layout-wise, so it feels safe even for crawling children. There’s also a door between the entryway and living area, so there’s no risk of them slipping out onto the entry floor when you look away for a moment. 2) The entire Room is spotless with no unnecessary furnishings or ornaments—so there’s none of that stressful “Don’t touch that—it’ll break / it’s dirty!” constant monitoring. 3) The Onsen temperature can be adjusted (there is a faucet where you can add water). 4) The washing area is indoors → then you open a door to access the open-air bath route, so you can wash comfortably even in very hot or cold seasons without worry. 5) I don’t think there was underfloor heating; however there is a heater in the changing area. I’m sorry this became long—I just really wanted to share how grateful we are.