Ryokan Yamashiroya

山城屋是由兩位五十歲上下的夫妻經營，老闆娘能說出一口流利的日式英語，非常好客熱情，旅館提供4個包廂的溫泉供住客使用，2個戶外，2個室內，當溫泉沒有人使用的時候便可占用，所以可以拍照拍個夠。我們選擇一泊二食的方案，房間雖然帶點懷舊特色，但提供的膳食卻是這躺旅程中最美味之一 。

老闆娘好客、食物水準高、牛肉好味、柚子沙律和柚雪糕清香超好味、離開時老闆娘送我一個柚子、我把它帶回香港外柚子汁沖水外還用柚子皮煎pancake 和做柚子豬扒非常好味、可惜位置有點遠而且搭火車在由布院要過對面月台、帶有行李可橫過鐵路但我那天可能工作人員太忙、指示我們過對面月台要用天橋過、我問了兩次都係同一答案，時間緊迫、只抬起各自行李🧳上天橋、在準備上火車時就見到有人用橫過鐵路😓、回程我由湯平返由布院、對面月台上車，又要再搬一次行李上天橋、今次怎樣細看也不可以用橫過馬路路軌了，

친절함의 끝판왕사장님 & 맛있는 석식과 조식 & 객실 내 온천은 아니지만 프라이빗하게 즐길 수 있는 온천까지! 하루 묵기엔 아쉬워서 이틀 묵었는데 전 하루보단 이틀 추천드려요! 하루는 후쿠오카 시내에서 놀다가 료칸 넘어와서 석식 먹고 온천, 하루는 유후인 호수랑 거리 (세세하게 돌아다니면 소요시간 4-5시간) 갔다가 퉁퉁 부은 다리로 귀가해서 석식 먹고 온천! 유후인 역에서 료칸쪽으로 오는 기차를 탈 때 사장님께 연락드리면 픽업해주고 놀러나갈 때나 아예 체크아웃할 때도 가까운 역으로 이동시켜주셔서 정말 편했어요!!

가족끼리 운영하시는데 다들 정말 친절하셔요 비가 많이 와서 기차가 모두 취소됐었는데, 오이타역까지 데려다주시고 예매했던 표 교환까지 도와주셨어요 정말 좋은 기억 많이 만들고 갑니다 밥도 맛있고 외곽에 있는 거 빼면 완벽한 숙소예요 또 방문하겠습니다!

This was the first stop on our two-week introductory trip to Japan and it could not have been any more perfect. After a long travel day from America we arrived at Yunohira Onsen the following morning. The town itself is the perfect spot for relaxation nestled in a valley a few kilometers away from the local train station. The host met us at the local station to pick us up and even went out of his way to help us carry part of our luggage with 2 weeks worth of clothes to the van shuttle before transporting us to the Ryokan which was about 15 minutes away. Despite this being our first experience on our first day in Japan, the language barrier (English and Japanese) was not a problem at all. The hosts (husband and wife) graciously gave us a map and marked local restaurants, stores, shrines, etc. in a way we could perfectly understand. The town admittedly did not have many options in terms of restaurants, shops, and attractions, but this was made clear by the hosts. The restaurant the host recommended had delicious fish options and the cobblestone main street and local shrines provided the perfect solution for killing time until we were able to check in at the Ryokan. Once checked in we were provided a selection of yukatas that we would wear to dinner and were then shown to our room. After trying out one of the 4 baths we were summoned for dinner where we had an intimate and extravagant dinner provided by the hosts. The following morning we tried out another one of the 4 baths before having another equally extravagant breakfast before our check out time. After breakfast the host provided a shuttle service back to the train station and we were on our way. Shortly after leaving Yunohira, however, we discovered that my wife had left her JR Rail Pass at the Ryokan. Never fear though as after communication with the host. They arranged to have it be mailed to our hotel in Hiroshima where we picked up it up exactly as the host had said. Despite my insistence to pay for shipping the host said not to worry about it (that it was free). I do not believe that it was free as the host insisted, though, but this was just another example of the excellent customer service/experience the hosts at Ryokan Yamashiroya strive to provide. In all this was exactly the introduction to our trip we were hoping for and the experience exceeded any expectation we had going in. I can't recommend Ryokan Yamashiroya enough to both Japanese and foreign tourists and I can't wait to return to Yamashiroya in the future.

From the host greeting you on arrival to leisurely chatting to you and seeing you off in the driveway. You really can't fault this place. Perhaps it's normal by Japanese hospitality standards and this is why people love visiting the country as well as what the area has to offer. Highly recommended to those seeking an experience to stay at a more traditional type of accomodation with enough privacy to access their facilities (hot springs) etc.

It's a great place to stay. The meal is very delicious. The hot spring is soft, warm and comfortable. This is a small village surrounded by mountains but peaceful and beautiful. The boss and his wife are very kind. The most warm-hearted thing is that they can pick you up when you arrive Yunohira train station.

The hosts were very kind and friendly. The food was one of the best I’ve taken in Japan (consider I had plenty of business trips in Japan before and attended a lot of banquets hosted by large corporations). The onsens were very comfortable. The room was quiet and cozy with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We also like the decor and the collection of vintage items. Very surprised to find out that the old analog phone in our room was still working! After all, we felt at home in this ryokan because the hosts serve their guests with all their hearts. Will definitely come back.

This is the first time me and my family stay at Onsen Hotel and we love it so much. We received a warm welcome from the both husband and wife. Due to the hotel located at mountain and narrow road to reach, the parking is at road side with walking distance. But don't worry, they provide very good services to carry all the luggages for us. They provide 'yukata' to be wear during the stay, very lovely. The most we love about the the private Onsen experience as we not used to public Onsen yet. The dinner and breakfast is also super. As we have family members don't take raw food, they will help to change it upon request. My family and I love this hotel so much and definitely will come back again if got chance.