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Nihon No Ashitaba

3.5 star property
Suburban ryokan with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Hot springs
Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan)
Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)
Nihon No Ashitaba welcomes visitors to experience the quiet beauty of its Japanese garden and rejuvenate in the indoor mineral hot spring. The property offers high-speed WiFi and includes a coffee shop, while staff members provide attentive service to enhance each guest's stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$987
25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan)

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open-Air Bath (Shunrinan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Eikagingetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai)

Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai)

Twin Room with Home Theatre - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Sarai)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

Standard Room with Tatami Area, Without Bath (Youkan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan)

Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan) | In-room dining

Japanese-Style Room - Adult Only - Annex, Without Bath (Kan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou)

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou)

Deluxe Room with Tatami Area - Annex with Private Bathroom (Shinsaizabou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Heated bathroom floor
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura)

Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura)

Twin Room Maisonette - Adult Only, Without Bath (Kurinokura)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

Japanese-Style Standard Room, Without Bath (Setsuanrou)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu)

Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu)

Premium Suite Deluxe House with Open-Air Bath - Premium Annex (Gafusaigetsu)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 230 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Double Beds and 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Utoan)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Heated bathroom floor
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei)

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei)

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom - Premium Annex (Todatei)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom (Ikuseisou)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Private Bathroom - Annex (Jyuinbou)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Bidet
Heated bathroom floor
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
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About the area

Located in Yufuin Onsen, a neighbourhood in Yufu, Nihon No Ashitaba is in the suburbs. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kinrin Lake and Hells of Beppu, while Kijima Kogen Park and African Safari are popular area attractions. Bungo Mori Roundhouse and Kuju Natural Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Map
918-18 Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5114

What's nearby

  • Kyushu Yufuin Folk Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Yufuin Stained Glass Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kinrin Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Yufuin Motorcycle Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 14 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Yufu Station - 4 min drive
  • Oita (OIT) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪こうき・由布隠酒家そば - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪由布まぶし 心 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪石釜ピザとパスタの店 櫟の丘 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪湯布院ゆふふ 湯布院駅前本店 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪東匠庵 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Nihon No Ashitaba

Ryokan near Kinrin Lake
Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a coffee shop/cafe and a Japanese garden at Nihon No Ashitaba. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge), hot springs on-site and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Nihon No Ashitaba boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily Japanese breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,420 for adults and JPY 1,810 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot springs

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Shared men and women areas
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for Japanese breakfast: from approximately JPY 2420 for adults and from JPY 1810 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Nihon No Ashitaba Inn Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Inn
Nihon No Ashitaba Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Yufu
Nihon No Ashitaba Ryokan
Nihon No Ashitaba Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

Is Nihon No Ashitaba pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nihon No Ashitaba?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nihon No Ashitaba on 25 Sept 2025 start from NZ$980.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nihon No Ashitaba?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nihon No Ashitaba located?

Located in Yufuin Onsen, this ryokan is within 2 miles (3 km) of Aso Kuju National Park, Yunotsubo Kaido and Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum. Yufuin Trick Art Meikyukan Museum and Yufuin Retro Motor Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Nihon No Ashitaba Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 317 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here in Nov 2024 and Jun 2025. This property is so beautiful. There is long term construction right next to the property so there is noise during the day. Everything was perfect to have a relaxing time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joo Yun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely come back! It was a perfect stay and gave my mom and me a wonderful memory. Thank you so much to the amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYUNMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Onsen I’ve ever ever done.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

NAZRI ABDUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, you will be treated very well by the staff. 0 faults have stayed in multiple ryokans in my life this is probably the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dalton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about Nihon No Ashitaba was so incredibly beautiful, serene, and thoughtful. They offer a free shuttle everyday to Yufuin station where you can walk, shop, eat, and enjoy Yufuin. We were greeted promptly after riding the Yufuin No Mori from Hakata Station.They have multiple private onsens and a large open air hot spring you can reserve a time everyday if you wanted. Their breakfast and dinner is absolutely amazing and gives you a truly genuine Japanese food experience. The villas/homes on the property are tradition style and are very spacious and clean. The landscape of the property is quiet and offers you a peaceful onsen experience. The best part about Nihon No Ashitaba is the impeccable service and generosity of their staff. Yuji in particular, really cared for us and worked hard to make our stay the best experience ever! Thank you so much for the wonderful time in Yufuin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

KYOUNGSOOK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointment

I have visited Nihon No Ashitaba about 6 or 7 times. But I won't be visiting again. Still clean and nice hot springs, but the food was disappointing. In the past, dishes using vegetables were really cool and delicious, and they were dishes that showed the owner's philosophy. Since I visited several times a few years ago, I also visited the owner's villa three times due to the owner's consideration. On this trip, breakfast was mostly rice and soybean paste soup with a salty vegetable side dish. It was so ordinary. (There was a tofu dish on another table. I don't understand why it was different from my breakfast menu.) Dinner also included steak (cold) and a few pre-made dishes (which seemed half-hearted). I can't eat fried food and sashimi due to cancer treatment, and I asked for shabu-shabu before my visit. However, fried fish was served, and tofu (yuba) and steak were served instead of sashimi. It was very disappointing. When I visited in the past, I missed the creative, delicious, and thoughtful food. And when I checked out, I already gave my room key to the staff, but 2 minutes later, another staff member asked for my key. (I didn't understand.) Lastly, I saw the staff giving gifts in shopping bags to other guests. But there was no gift for me. Was it because I stayed in a cheap room??? I felt bad. I don't want to visit again. I canceled my reservation for January next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
落ち着いた雰囲気の宿で、とてもゆっくり過ごすことができました。大浴場の予約もスムーズで、他の貸切風呂も問題なく好きなタイミングで使用できました。 チェックイン時のウェルカムスイーツのレベルも高く感動しました。相方が誕生日と伝えるとサービスでホールケーキを用意して頂けて、そのケーキもサービスのクオリティを超えたものでした。 ホスピタリティ溢れる旅館で、ここに決めて本当に良かったです！ありがとうございました！
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

????

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
大満足趣きお手入れ温泉含め心休まるお宿です。また来たいお宿でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hiroki

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAKAYUKI

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

10/10 Excellent

Seara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ユタカ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
快適でした。
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
대욕장 옆에 건물 공사가 아쉽네요. 다른 부분은 만족스럽습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeong hyeon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUANG

Wonderful stay.

We are enjoyable in this stay. Nice transportation, introductions, room, spring and food. We thanks to all staffs especially 藤田雄二. We will come back in the nearing future.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SIHYUN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

JungHwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind people, close to Yufuin city, clean facilities, great food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Che Ho

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hideki

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

10/10 Excellent

jaeho

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNGKYUN

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

10/10 Excellent

Yoonsuk

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

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