Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen

3.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, near Kinrin Lake

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Front of property - evening/night
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Public bath

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1208-1 Yufuincho, Kawakami, Yufu, Oita, 879-5102
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kinrin Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oita (OIT)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Room options

Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Annex Room S with Hot Spring Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Annex Room S with Hot Spring Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room 10 Tatami Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Annex Room S With Hot Spring Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

Annex Room With Hot Spring Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Annex Room With Hot Spring Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Room 8 Tatami Standard KAISEKI, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Yufu

Located in Yufuin Onsen, Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Artegio and Yufuin Motorcycle Museum. This 10-room, 3.5-star ryokan welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Showa Retro Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kinrin Lake - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Yufu Station - 9 min drive
  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪古式手打そば 泉金鱗湖店 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪つばめ舎珈琲店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪由布まぶし 心金鱗湖本店 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪花より - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪湯布院鉄鍋火屋本店 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen

Ryokan with free parking, near Kinrin Lake
Guests of Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen have access to free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free train station shuttle. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, slippers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers daily shuttle pickup/drop off service from/to Yufuin Station from 8:40 AM to 10 AM and 3 PM to 5 PM (subject to availability). Guests must contact the property in advance to arrange the shuttle service.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
Guests must vacate their guestrooms from 10 AM-3 PM if they require full housekeeping service.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests must indicate the correct number of guests, including children and infants, at the time of booking. Fees apply if the number of guests staying in guestrooms varies from the number established at booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-5 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for private bath/onsen. Contact the ryokan at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Ryokan Seikoen
Yufuin Seikoen
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Yufu
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Ryokan
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

This ryokan is situated in Yufuin Onsen within a 10-minute walk of Yufuin Motorcycle Museum, Showa Retro Park, and Yufuin Retro Motor Museum. You'll also find Kinrin Lake and Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen have a casino on the premises?

No, Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as hot springs and a free train station pickup service.

Does Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen have a hot tub?

No, but this ryokan does have on-site hot springs.

Does Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen.

Does Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen have connecting rooms?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

The closest major airport to Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen is Oita Airport (OIT), which is about 25.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen.

Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 840 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gisu

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience for our family trip. Staff are kind , considering, and organizing. The place itself is very clean, authentic, and unique in terms of architecture of the building and facilities. I would love to revisit it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service are excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacky

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The facility is slightly dated. Dinner service was very rushed as if to get us to finish as soon as possible. The overall environment was very loud and lacks ambient. Our room is unfortunately in the corner room and therefore the insulation was very poor. There was a cool draft coming into the room overnight. Otherwise, the staff service was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yun

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA LENG LENG

Traveled with family
Everything is perfect! Staff is so awesome & Ryokan is well maintained. Only concerns are internet connection is bad & the constant phone call buzzing. Our check out is 10am but by 9:40am they’d started buzzing us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. They provided transportation to and from the train station. Very good food with attentive staff. We enjoyed the family onsen which you can reserve for 40 minutes. The futons (bedding) were a little on the thin side for me. Also the internet was on the weak side and slow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the hot spring water is excellent for the skin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice

Travel with kid, room has been upgraded, so nice. Service was excellent, staff are friendly. Meals were great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent & Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing experience staying in Ryokan Seikoen. Service of all staff is top-notch. They would ask for your approx chech-in time and staff will be in the parking lot greeting you and taking care of your luggage as well as parking. The flow of meals, private onsen reservation etc were all very well explained. Dinner is a very nice Kaiseki with wagyu beef. We initially had some doubts since room does not have individual shower. You have to use the one in public bath. However, later we found it's not a problem as you would shower in the onsen anyways. After enjoying the excellent Japanese style breakfast, (and there is also child option for meals), the staff all waved goodbye to us upon check-out. The whole experience is an amazing Japanese hospitality and we will definitely visit again if we come back to Yufuin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I had a wonderful time at the Seikouen. They picked us up from JR Kurume station, and their hospitality was amazing. They welcome us at the entrance and every time they see us. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast were beautiful and delicious. Onsen was cozie and wonderful. Definitely we will like to go there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sooji

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint, beautifully traditional ryokan experience

Lovely stay at Yufuin. There is a free pick-up and drop-off options available from JR Yufuin Station which is a must unless you want to walk up crazy hills to get to the property. The room we stayed had traditional tatami mats and plenty of space to lounge around before enjoying hot springs. This property allowed us to book a private bath free of charge, and also the public bath that is open til late which was convenient. There is also free Japanese kimono that you can wear during your stay. Many ryokans nowdays charge money to lend you kimono so it was nice that it was there free of charge. We booked Japanese kaiseki-dinner as extra, breakfast was included already into our booking. The food is absolutely divine at this property - Hats off to the chef! The dinner and breakfast was well-presented by attentive and courteous staff which made the stay very enjoyable. Thing to note of this property is that it is located in the mountains so there isn't much to do other than hot springs and a little walk around their courtyard. But it was perfect for us to have this quiet down-time during our travels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bath
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tan Khay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a quiet environment with parking free for those who drive. The public onsen is great, both indoors and outdoors and the private onsen is very suitable for those who prefer privacy. The meals provided, both breakfast and dinner, are super delicious although the quantity is not a lot. Just 10 minutes walk from the hotel you will leave the quite environment to the crowed tourists area where Kirin Lake, Yufuin Floral Village and many other shops are available. It is good to those who enjoy shopping and there are many shops with specialities available to cater to different shopping needs. Overall I enjoy the stay a lot and would strongly recommend it to tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and the food are exceptionally good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

haein

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A Cautionary Tale: Departure from Hospitality Standards Rating: ⭐ In the spirit of transparency and accountability, I feel compelled to share my recent experience at Seikoen , where the promised traditional Japanese hospitality took an unfortunate detour into the realms of discomfort and negligence. 1. Atmosphere: ⭐⭐⭐ What initially appeared to be an immersive cultural retreat was regrettably overshadowed by a series of incidents that not only deviated from the anticipated experience but also raised concerns regarding the establishment's commitment to guest well-being. 2. Hospitality: ⭐ The pinnacle of this misadventure was an unexpected guest in the form of a deceased fly within our dining fare. More disconcerting than the incident itself was the inadequacy of the response—an additional serving of meat hardly serves as recompense for a lapse in hygiene. This incident warrants a closer examination of Seikoen's adherence to health and safety standards. 3.Privacy Concerns: ⭐ A breach of privacy occurred when staff entered our room without consent, highlighting the need to reevaluate its protocols regarding guest accommodations. In conclusion, the incidents outlined above warrant consideration, particularly in relation to hygiene, guest privacy, and the overall duty of care owed to patrons. I hope Seikoen takes these concerns seriously and institutes corrective measures for the benefit of future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myungjin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I visited with my mom and was first time. It was amazing service, great room, great hot spring! I loved it all. One of the best experiences ever. definitely love to come back in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Winnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

TING LI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023