Yufuin Waraneko no Yado

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Yufu with free parking

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Public bath
Property entrance
Garden
Garden
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Kawaminami 1607-2, Yufuincho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5103
  • Place, Unagihime Shrine
    โ€ช3 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Yufuin Stained Glass Museum
    โ€ช4 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum
    โ€ช5 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Oita (OIT)
    โ€ช56 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

Corner Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

Japanese Room with 1 Loft Bed and Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Yufu

Located in Yufuin Onsen, Yufuin Waraneko no Yado is within 2 miles (3 km) of sights such as Unagihime Shrine and Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum. This 3-star ryokan has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Unagihime Shrine - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 16 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Hells of Beppu - 32 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Minami-Yufu Station - 2 min drive
  • Oita Airport (OIT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชใ“ใ†ใใƒป็”ฑๅธƒ้š ้…’ๅฎถใใฐ - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ช็”ฑๅธƒใพใถใ— ๅฟƒ - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ช็”˜ๅ‘ณ่Œถๅฑ‹ - โ€ฌ19 min walk
  • โ€ช็”ฑๅธƒ้™ขใƒญใƒผใƒซใ‚ทใƒงใƒƒใƒ— - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ชๅฑ…้…’ๅฑ‹ใพใ‚‹ - โ€ฌ3 min drive

About this property

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado

Ryokan in Yufu with free parking
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer spring water baths, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators are also available.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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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 drop-off shuttle from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • 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.
  • Accessible train station shuttle

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 12 and younger (only guests older than 12 are allowed)

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
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the free train station drop-off service. Driving? This property offers free 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.
  • This property accepts cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • 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

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Inn
Waraneko no Yado Inn
Waraneko no Yado
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Yufu
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Ryokan
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

This ryokan is situated in Yufuin Onsen, close to Kinrin Lake and Kijima Kogen Park. You'll also find Aso Kuju National Park and Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

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

Does Yufuin Waraneko no Yado feature a casino on the premises?

No, Yufuin Waraneko no Yado doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like a spring water bath as well as a cafรฉ and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this ryokan.

Does Yufuin Waraneko no Yado have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Yufuin Waraneko no Yado doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Yufuin Waraneko no Yado allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado though service animals are welcome.

Does Yufuin Waraneko no Yado have connecting rooms?

No, this ryokan doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

The closest major airport to Yufuin Waraneko no Yado is Oita Airport (OIT), which is about 27.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado.

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like Catโ€™s and Onsenโ€™s then this is the place for you. The onsen is nice and private for you to relax in with no worries either indoor or outdoor. All the cats are so adorable. The staff are so kind and accommodating. Want to come back soon. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Tidy, cats are so cute and the outside hot spring is beautiful , but the train tracks are too close, and it would noisy when the train passes by, it made us too hard to sleep and car park is not closed to hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience! Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and delicious food. The cats theme is charming and we loved being able to spend time with them. It was nice having a private onsen and since there are limited guests, we didnโ€™t have to reserve and were able to bathe whenever we asked. I recommend staying more than one night, and wish the trip were longer. Thank you for the beautiful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese hotel. Well accommodating and nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trace

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was so cute and so much fun! It was a very relaxing weekend thanks to the staff and the cats. The establishment is cash only and you pay ยฅ1,000 yen per day for cat cafe access. Each morning your cat treats are restocked and you are left with a little snack as well to enjoy while playing with the cats. I will admit, the road to the hotel is a little rough, but that is bo flaw to the establishment. The staff are very kind, attentive, and accomodating. The room was also spacious and beautiful. I hope one day I may go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful garden house with cats and private onsen. Very clean and quiet. Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dekel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ryokan with super friendly staff, we really enjoyed our stay. The cats are cute and well taken care of, the baths are great and the room is pleasant. There is one caveat that needs to be mentioned: This is a cat-*themed* ryokan centered around the cats in the cat cafe that it hosts. The cafe is located inside the ryokan but acts as a separate entity and requires separate payment onsite. Very recommended for cat lovers! :3
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yasuko

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

Cat people reunite!

Where can I start? B&B and cat cafe and hot spring all in one? I was truly in heaven. Cats and owners are true winners. Away from main traffic, stores and restaurants. All I heard was local train goes by every hour or so. Cute sweets and well balanced breakfast. I really didn't want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

SC, HK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefect for all cat-lovers! Wonderful services, foods, facilities, onsen, environment, cats and staff. Itโ€™s the warmest and best ryokan i have ever stayed. If i visit Yufu again, i must stay there for few more days to visit the cats and staff and to enjoy every moment again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

TAKAKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ใฟใˆใ“

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHU KAY

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ๅฅฝๆปฟ่ถณใ€ๅฅฝ่ˆ’ๆœ๏ผŒๆ˜ฏไธ€้–“้žๅธธๅฅฝ็š„ๆ—…้คจใ€‚
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Midori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใญใ“ใ‚ซใƒ•ใ‚งใŒไฝต่จญใ—ใฆใ‚ใ‚‹ใจใฎใ“ใจใงใ€ใญใ“ใŒๅฅฝใใชใฎใงๆณŠใพใ‚ŠใŸใ„ใจๆ€ใ„ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ้œฒๅคฉ้ขจๅ‘‚ใ‚‚3ใคใ‚ใ‚Šใ€ๅฎถๆ—ใงๅ…ฅใ‚Œใพใ™ใ€‚ ้ƒจๅฑ‹ใซใฏ่‰ฒใ€…ใจใญใ“ใฎใ‚ฐใƒƒใ‚บโ‰๏ธŽๆ™‚่จˆใ‚„ๅธƒๅ›ฃใ‚ซใƒใƒผใ‚„ๅŠ ๆนฟๅ™จใ€ใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใ‚ซใƒใƒผใŒ็ฑใฎ็ฑ ใ ใฃใŸใ‚Šใƒˆใ‚คใƒฌใฎๅฃ็ด™ใŒใญใ“ๆŸ„ใ ใฃใŸใ‚Šใจๅฏๆ„›ใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚ ็Œซใกใ‚ƒใ‚“้”ใ‚‚ๅฏๆ„›ใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚็™’ใ•ใ‚Œใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ๆœ€ๅˆใซ็Œซใกใ‚ƒใ‚“ใฎๅๅ‰ใจใใ‚Œใžใ‚Œใฎ็‰นๅพดใ‚„ใ“ใ‚ŒใŒใƒ€ใƒกใงใ“ใ†่งฆใ‚‹ใจๅ–œใถใชใฉ่ชฌๆ˜ŽใŒใ‚ใ‚Šใ€ใ‚ˆใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚ ๆœ้ฃŸๅ‰ใซๆ™‚้–“ใŒใ‚ใ‚‹ใฎใงใ€ใใฎๆ™‚้–“ใซใ‚‚็Œซใกใ‚ƒใ‚“้”ใฎใจใ“ใ‚ใซ่กŒใ‘ใ‚‹ใจใ„ใ„ใชใใจๆ€ใ„ใพใ—ใŸใŒใ€็Œซใกใ‚ƒใ‚“้”ใ‚‚ไผ‘ใ‚€ๆ™‚้–“ใŒใชใ„ใจใ„ใ‘ใชใ„ใงใ™ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใญโ€ฆ ๅธฐใ‚Šใฏๆœ€ๅพŒใซๅ…ฅใ‚Šๅฃใฎใจใ“ใ‚ใง่จ˜ๅฟตใซๅ†™็œŸใ‚’ๆ’ฎใฃใฆไธ‹ใ•ใ„ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ใ‚ใ‚ŠใŒใจใ†ใ”ใ–ใ„ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ใพใŸๆฉŸไผšใŒใ‚ใ‚Œใฐ่กŒใใŸใ„ใงใ™
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINGXUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUI CHIU

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Ching

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

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ใจใ‚‚ใฟ

Liked: Amenities
ใจใฆใ‚‚ๆฅฝใ—ใ„ๆ—…ใ‚’ใ‚ใ‚ŠใŒใจใ†ใ”ใ–ใ„ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ใƒ‹ใƒฃใƒณใ‚บใŸใกใจใฎ่งฆใ‚Œๅˆใ„็™’ใ•ใ‚Œใ‚‹ๆ—…ใจใชใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ๅฎฟใฎๆ–นใ‚‚ใจใฆใ‚‚่‰ฏใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚ใพใŸไผบใ„ใŸใ„ใจๆ€ใˆใ‚‹็ฌ‘็Œซใฎๅฎฟใงใ—ใŸใ€‚^_^
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONGBIN

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

10/10 Excellent

JAEYEON

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

์ตœ๊ณ ์˜ ๋ฃŒ์นธ, ์ตœ๊ณ ์˜ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ๋“ค

๋„ˆ๋ฌด ์ข‹์•˜์–ด์š”. ๋‹ค์Œ์—๋„ ๊ฐˆ ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋‹ค๋ฉด ์žฅ๊ธฐ๊ฐ„ ์ˆ™๋ฐ•ํ•˜๊ณ  ์‹ถ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. ๊ณ ์–‘์ด๋“ค์€ ์ •๋ง ์ตœ๊ณ ์˜€์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค. (๋น„๋ก ๊ณ ์–‘์ด๋“ค์€ ์ €๋ฅผ ์•ˆ ์ข‹์•„ํ–ˆ์ง€๋งŒ, ๋ณด๋Š”๊ฑธ๋กœ๋„ ํ–‰๋ณตํ–ˆ์Šต๋‹ˆ๋‹ค.)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owners, clean structure with private onsens. It's a bit outside Yufuin so it's very recommended if you have a car. Nice room, a bit expensive compared to a similar structure. You will appreciate many aspects of the structure if you're a cat lover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024