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Yufuin-Sanso Waremokou

★★★★★ Yufuin Kawa-minami 589, Yufu, JP

9.3 guest rating· 251 reviews

The five stars

Yufuin-Sanso Waremokou holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Terrace and Sun terrace.

Guests score it 9.3/10 across 251 reviews.

About this hotel

Luxurious Japanese-Style Rooms with Private Hot Spring Bath

Yufuin-Sanso Waremokou offers a serene retreat with spacious Japanese-style rooms featuring private cypress hot spring baths. Guests can indulge in panoramic nature and city views while enjoying the comfort of a massage chair.

Relaxation and Wellness Amenities

Guests can rejuvenate in indoor and outdoor public hot spring baths, reserve a private hot spring, or unwind on the terrace. The hotel also features a garden, drinks vending machines, and complimentary parking for convenience.

Authentic Dining Experience and Cultural Immersion

Indulge in a Japanese breakfast and a kaiseki dinner made with fresh local ingredients. Special delicacies like puffer fish and local fishes are available for a true taste of the region. Immerse yourself in traditional tatami rooms with an attentive personal attendant.

To experience the ultimate blend of luxury and tranquility, book your stay at Yufuin-Sanso Waremokou now.

Rooms & rates

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Japanese-Style Standard Room with Open Air Bath - Annex

Sleeps 4 · 56 m² · 4× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Adapted bath
  • Coffee/tea maker

Features 2 spacious rooms divided by fusuma sliding doors, sweeping nature and city views and a private open-air hot spring bath made of cypress wood. A personal attendant spreads traditional futon bedding on the tatami (woven-straw) floor. A massage chair, an air purifier/humidifier and yukata robes are provided. For dinner, a choice of Bungo-beef and pork shabushabu or charcoal-grilled Bungo-beef steak and chicken is served at the dining room. (needs a reservation a least 7 days in advance)

King Suite

Sleeps 4 · 2× Sofa bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This suite's standout feature is the private open-air bath. Featuring a private entrance, this suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite offers a safe deposit box, a dressing room, yukata, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds and 2 futons.

Deluxe Villa with No Meal (Different Location)

Sleeps 4 · 2× Twin bed, 2× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

This villa's standout feature is the private open-air bath. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned villa is consisted of of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this villa also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 2 futons.

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Sleeps 4 · 82 m² · Double bed, Twin bed, 2× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Futons</strong></p><p>883-sq-foot individually furnished room, located in an annex building, balcony/patio with mountain views</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool and outdoor private hot tub</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p>

Fuyu No Tsuki

Sleeps 2 · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool and outdoor private hot tub</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Deep soaking bathtub and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard and safe</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Studio, 2 Bathrooms, Mountain View

Sleeps 2 · 56 m² · 2× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>2 Twin Futons</strong></p><p>604-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with mountain views </p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool and outdoor private hot tub</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator and minibar (fees may apply)</p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 3 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Yard, safe, and wardrobe or closet</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Raised toilet seat</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Suite

Sleeps 2 · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

This suite offers a private open-air bath. Featuring a private entrance, this suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides a safe deposit box, a dressing room, yukata, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

Japanese-Style Deluxe Room with 2 Open Air Bath - Annex

Sleeps 5 · 112 m² · 4× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

This quadruple room's standout feature is the private open-air bath. The quadruple room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tatami, a private entrance, soundproof walls as well as garden views. The unit offers 4 futons.

Japanese-Style Superior Room with Open Air Bath - Annex

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · 2× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Room boasting an open-air bedrock hot spring bath, an indoor hot spring bath made of cypress wood and l’Occitane brand toiletries. A special dinner of fresh whole fish sashimi and a choice of shabushabu or steak is served in the room, as well as breakfast. Features 2 spacious rooms divided by fusuma sliding doors, with 2 LCD TVs and sweeping nature and city views. A personal attendant spreads traditional futon bedding on the tatami (woven-straw) floor. A massage chair, an air purifier/humidifier and yukata robes are provided.

Standard Suite

Sleeps 2 · 56 m² · 2× Futon Mat

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

Located on the highest floor of this property, this suite features Okinawan-style tatami (woven-straw) flooring and a built-in TV. The suite features a terrace which surrounds the unit, boasting panoramic views of Moun Yufu and Yufuin. The private bathroom features a bathtub made from Japanese cypress. An open-air bath is also available.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Hot spring bath
  • Free Parking
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Public Bath
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Yufuin Kawa-minami 589, Yufu, JP

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:30 AM

What guests say9.3251 reviews

+ Excellent service+ Stunning views+ High-quality food+ Comfortable and clean roomsDistance from the stationSmall indoor hot bath
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.6
Location9.2
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.1

第一印象,和性價比很不好

3.0

家庭房使用空間OK

入住的飯店跟實際的地點不一樣位置,有種受騙的印象,也沒有服務人員,價錢又高,不值得

YUCHEN · TW · 2026-07-22

This was exactly what we needed to relax. Thank you!

10.0

Beautiful. Secluded. Excellent service.

Louise · CA · 2026-07-22

loved it, it has set the standard for my future ryokan stays

10.0

I have a couple of private onsen in the room , it was amazing. the good was great and they truly did their best. 10/10 experience, definitely worth the money

Ruiz · US · 2026-07-15

Guest review

7.0

The people were very nice

Too rigid in time and the place can really use an update

AY · NL · 2026-06-20

とても満足できる宿でした。

8.0

部屋の露天風呂がとても良かったです。

NORIHIRO · JP · 2026-06-18

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Yufuin-Sanso Waremokou really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

The free shuttle is available between 15:00-17:15. To use the property's free shuttle, call upon arrival at JR Yufuin Train Station. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

All guests must check in by 20:00.

Special rates are available for children. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.

Guests must make a reservation at least 3 days in advance in order to dine at the property.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.