Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin: A Hot Spring Ryokan Designed by Kengo Kuma

• Table of Contents
• Yufuin: 2 Hours From Fukuoka! One of Japan’s Leading Hot Spring Resorts
• Hot Spring Ryokan to Submerse Yourself in Yufuin Onsen
• Plenty of Activities and Nearby Sightseeing Spots
• Hotel details
• How to Stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin at the Cheapest Price

Yufuin: 2 Hours From Fukuoka! One of Japan’s Leading Hot Spring Resorts

Yufuin is a hot spring resort in Oita Prefecture that boasts one of the highest numbers of hot-spring sources and amount of hot spring water in Japan.

Although it is a two-hour train ride from Fukuoka, a famous city representative of Japan's Kyushu region, you can enjoy more than hot springs! Here, you'll encounter the majestic sight of Mt. Yufu, peaceful rural scenery, and the calm atmosphere unique to a hot spring town. These are some of the many charms of Yufuin.

Hot Spring Ryokan to Submerse Yourself in Yufuin Onsen

The name "Oita" in Oita Prefecture, where Yufuin is located, comes from the word "great rice field." This is indicative of the area's association with rice fields and rice terraces since ancient times.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin is a hot spring ryokan where you can enjoy the scenery of rice terraces, Mt. Yufu, and see first-hand the unique sights of Yufuin.

Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin is also renowned for being designed by Kengo Kuma, a famous Japanese architect with fans worldwide. The building is designed so rice terraces are visible from anywhere in the building. Guests can experience the seasonal beauty of Yufuin's nature year-round.

This article introduces three charms of Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin, a hot spring inn recommended in the spa town of Yufuin.

Take advantage of how to stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin at the lowest price, introduced at the end of this article!

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1.Rooms to Immerse Oneself in the Original Scenery of Yufuin

There are 45 guest rooms where you can experience the serene scenery of Yufuin from the comfort of your room.

The guest rooms are decorated with designs that showcase local traditional crafts and culture. You can get a feel for the lifestyle and elegance of Japanese people during ancient times. This includes lighting made from rare materials grown on the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture, alongside bed frames and sofas crafted from bamboo.

We also have rooms with open-air baths where guests can luxuriate in therapeutic hot springs in privacy.

2. Large Hot Spring Baths with a View of Mt. Yufu

There are two large public baths—an indoor and open-air bath—that overlook Mt. Yufu.

Enjoy an open-air bath while gazing at the majestic Mt. Yufu, which changes color seasonally with flowers and autumn foliage.

The spring water quality at our hotel is hypoallergenic and gently soothes the mind and body. Its characteristic soft spring quality is rich in metasilicic acid, which is utilized as a moisturizing ingredient in skin care cosmetics.

3.Seasonal Kaiseki Cuisine to Taste the Bounty of the Land and Mountains

For dinner, you can savor a special kaiseki meal that takes advantage of the local food culture in a semi-private dining room, providing a sense of privacy.

The main dish is called "Mountaiin Meat Hot Pot" This hot pot dish features four types of meat—beef, wild boar, venison, and bear—soaked in a nutritious soup stock.

Enjoy this blissful moment while tasting the bounty of the land and mountains.

Plenty of Activities and Nearby Sightseeing Spots

At Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin, you can participate in activities that allow you to immerse in local culture. Additionally, guests are welcome to partake in activities such as the Travel Library, where you can read while drinking coffee, and the terraced rice fields with a panoramic view of the pastoral scenery. You are guaranteed to have a great time!

Furthermore, the hot spring ryokan is close to tourist spots such as Yunotsubo Kaido—the main street running through Yufuin Onsen—and Lake Kinrinko. It is the perfect hub for embarking on your trip around Yufuin.

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Hotel details

Address: 398 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu, Oita

Phone: +81-50-3134-8096 (KAI Reservation Center)

Number of Guest Rooms: 45 (20 Japanese-style rooms, 20 rooms with open-air baths, 5 detached rooms)

Access: Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station (Shuttle service available from JR Yufuin Station). Approximately 60 minutes by car from Oita Airport.

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How to Stay at Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin at the Cheapest Price

You can stay at the lowest price by making a reservation from Hoshino Resorts KAI Yufuin's official hotel website.

In addition to the ryokan introduced in this article, Hoshino Resorts operates a variety of hot spring inns and hotels throughout Japan, including the Kyushu region.

Please search for accommodations you'd like to stay during your trip to Japan on the Hoshino Resorts official website!

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