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Rakuten Travel rating 4.39 out of 5 (861 reviews). This is the first onsen ryokan in Yufuin to introduce an all-inclusive stay. Dinner is the Executive Buffet, which changes with the seasons, so children can pick out the things they like. Drinks and the activities in the ryokan are included in the rate as well, so families can take their time without worrying about extra charges. The open-air communal bath lets you enjoy Yufuin's hot spring water too.
Kids Facilities
Smile Spot
Smile Spot
A multi-purpose space on the second floor of the ryokan. Alongside a tatami area for relaxing, there are colorful ride-on toys, a slide and other play equipment, plus a table-tennis table, so everyone from small children to adults can enjoy it. It is also a good place to head on a rainy day or when the family has had enough of the room.
Children's item rentals and amenities for young children
Children's item rentals and amenities for young children
Strollers for young children are available to borrow (3 in total, advance reservation required), along with children's yukata in large, medium and small sizes and free amenities for young children including a drawstring pouch, a face towel and a toothbrush set. A bath chair is installed in the communal bath, and a baby bath is among the items you can borrow for your room.
- •There are only 3 strollers, so advance reservation is required
Dining services for children
Dining services for children
Children's chairs and children's tableware are provided in the dining venue, and the buffet venue also has a baby-food corner. Please note that there are no children's chairs at the free-drink corner in the lounge, and meals cannot be adapted for allergies.
- •There are no children's chairs at the free-drink corner in the lounge
- •Meals cannot be adapted for allergies
Family Rooms (301 and 401)
Family Rooms (301 and 401)
Room 301 is a Western-style room with two double-size bunk beds, while Room 401 is a bunk-bed room with four single beds on the lower level and two double-size beds on the upper level. Both suit larger family groups.
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Overview
Yufuin Sansuikan is a long-established ryokan founded in Meiji 44, about an 8-minute walk from Yufuin Station. Guests can soak in an open-air bath looking out at Mount Yufu and enjoy a breakfast buffet of about 50 Japanese and Western dishes, with the Executive Buffet for dinner. Children are welcome to stay: strollers for young children, children's yukata and amenities for young children are available, and the second floor has the Smile Spot, a space with play equipment. Meals cannot be adapted for allergies, so please check in advance.
Rooms
The Western-style twin room (34 sq m, on the Mount Yufu side) has two beds measuring 120 cm wide by 190 cm long and these rooms are on the 3rd and 4th floors. The more affordable Compact Twin (17 sq m) has two beds of the same size, but it faces the railway line, so there is no view toward Mount Yufu, and Wi-Fi cannot be used in the room. The Japanese-style tatami room (12.5 tatami mats) is a tatami space you can walk on barefoot, described as reassuring even when traveling with small children, and it takes 2 to 4 guests. For larger groups there is Family Room 301, a Western-style room with two double-size bunk beds, and Family Room 401, with four single beds on the lower level and two double-size beds on the upper level. All rooms are non-smoking.
Dining
Dinner is the Executive Buffet, made with Oita Prefecture ingredients selected by the chef, including Oita Wagyu beef steak grilled on the teppan at the live kitchen. Breakfast is a buffet of about 50 Japanese and Western dishes. The buffet venue also has a baby-food corner. Children's chairs and children's tableware are provided in the dining venue, but there are no children's chairs at the free-drink corner in the lounge. Please note that meals cannot be adapted for allergies.
Baths and Onsen
There are two open-air communal baths, Yufu-no-Yu and Asagiri-no-Yu, which switch between men's and women's use, so guests can use both. The spring water is an alkaline simple onsen, said to be gentle on the skin. There is no private-hire bath, so bathing with your children means using the communal baths. A bath chair is installed in the communal bath, and a baby bath is among the items you can borrow for your room.
Family-Friendly Features
Three strollers for young children are available to borrow with advance reservation. Children's yukata come in large, medium and small sizes (the sash is the same as the adult one), and amenities for young children including a drawstring pouch, a face towel and a toothbrush set are provided free of charge. The Smile Spot on the second floor is a multi-purpose space with a tatami area, play equipment such as a slide, and a table-tennis table, enjoyable for everyone from small children to adults. Whether co-sleeping is allowed and what it costs depend on the plan: on some plans co-sleeping is free for children aged 2 and under, while other plans do not accept co-sleeping for babies and young children, so please check before booking. An admission fee is required for children from age 0 up to those who have not yet started elementary school.
Access
The ryokan is about an 8-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station and about 15 minutes by car from the Yufuin Interchange on the Oita Expressway. Staying guests can use the free parking, which holds 60 cars.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 108-1 Kawaminami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita 879-5196 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About an 8-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station. About 15 minutes by car from the Yufuin Interchange on the Oita Expressway. |
| trainNearest station | Yufuin Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking for about 60 cars and about 6 large buses. Free for staying guests. |
| callPhone | +81-977-84-2101 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, Mastercard, AEON |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.sansuikan.co.jp/open_in_new |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Yufuin Sansuikan best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Does Yufuin Sansuikan offer baby food?
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Baby food is provided. Age ranges and the restaurants that serve it can change by season, so check the Kids Facilities section on this page and the official site for details.
Is there parking at Yufuin Sansuikan?
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Parking: Parking for about 60 cars and about 6 large buses. Free for staying guests.
How do you get to Yufuin Sansuikan?
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About an 8-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station. About 15 minutes by car from the Yufuin Interchange on the Oita Expressway.
Is there a playroom or a space where children can play?
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Yes. There is a multi-purpose space called the Smile Spot. Along with a tatami area for relaxing, it has ride-on toys, a slide and other play equipment, plus a table-tennis table, so the whole family can enjoy it.
Do the rooms have a bath, and is it onsen water?
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Every room has a bathtub and a shower toilet. They are combined bath-and-toilet units, but onsen water is supplied in every room.
Can we get yukata for our children?
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Yes. Children's yukata in small, medium and large are kept at the amenity corner near the front desk, and you can measure your child and take one freely on your way to your room.
Can we have meals served in our room or in a private room?
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In-room dining is not offered. Both dinner and breakfast are served buffet-style.
Is co-sleeping free for babies and small children?
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An admission fee is required for children from age 0 up to those who have not yet started elementary school. Whether co-sleeping is allowed and what it costs depend on the plan: some plans offer free co-sleeping for children aged 2 and under, while others do not accept co-sleeping for babies and young children. Please check the plan conditions when you book.
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