Yufuin Country Road Youth Hostel

The place is lovely but too far from the town if you do not have a car it is long walk up hill by the road. In the morning they drive you to the station but it is too early so either you check out early or you do the long walk back. It feld like I was kick out of the place.

The hostel was very nice 😊. When I checked out, the owner was very kind and even sang to me, which made my stay feel extra special. This time I came alone, but next time I will come back and stay with my friend.

I went there with my friends. The hotel was a bit far from the Kinrin lake if you choose to walk but it was not that bad. They got some board game and tons of manga(in Japanese ofc). The decoration was so cozy and the onsen was pretty good. I was surprised we also got TV in our room lol. And lastly, the reason we picked this hotel, the owner sings you a country road song with such a passion, I was blessed by that, love every minute in there.

AC was not properly working in the room so it was very warm. No showers in the rooms or even in the floor, just showers of the hot springs. So we had to go to down and take a shower with zero privacy. People stay in the Onsen and you have to take a shower near them. These are the only showers. No shower curtains or doors when you shower. Also it wasn’t a real Onsen, it was actually a hot spring for legs only. No privacy in the room as well. Doors are unlocked and private room is accessed through dormitory room.

The hostel was very nice and had a cozy charm to it. I also met some very nice people there. There is an Onsen in the hostel, and you can get a satisfying breakfast for around 800 Yen. The owner was very kind and offers evening walks (which I highly recommend) and a ride to the station in the morning. The only downside is that it's an around 30 minutes walk uphill from Floral Village, but the view from there is worth it. All in all I highly recommend it!

Very hospitable host who picked us up at train station. Delightful home styled dinner n breakfast (extra fees). Host even lead us a night walking tour to see stars. Very countryside vibes for a change. Highly recommend if you are looking for a difference versus hotel stay.

The best place I have stayed so far, worth every single penny. Super clean, traditional style yet modern amenities. Gorgeous view, 24/7 Onsen and relaxed vibes. The staff wer very kind and helpful and the food was absolute delicious. I will definitely visit again.

What a blast I had here!!! I only stayed for one night and now I wish I had stayed longer. It was a Friday so Rio, the owner, organizes a night of games at the public gymnasium for teenagers (who although growing up already have the strength of super-powered samurais) and whoever else wants to participate. I haven't run and wake up with so many bruises since high school! It was really cool how everyone is quick to set the props for each game, we played 4 or 5 games in one hour!!!! It felt like a much longer time, everyone gave their best presence and participation all the time! It seems the other nights he takes everyone for a walk to see the stars, and Tuesdays there's also volleyball. Anyways, he is pretty proactive and creative , so I'm sure there's many variations and possibilities! The living room is very pretty, the sofas super comfortable and the view gorgeous! The bed was very hard :/ this was the only big issue for me. The onsen is so cozy, the water super smooth and instrumental music playing. Delicious! The conditioner smells great! I was a bit worried that they had too many rules, because when I contacted they informed about the need to leave the house everyday from 10 until 16. And that the eating time was very specific: 7:20 in the morning and 7 at night... So I was worried they would be too strict...but there's no need to join the food. I had breakfast and it felt like it would be at the communal dinning of beauxbatons, everyone sitting closeby with identical very beautifully presented meals that come in many quantity but small portions. It is not my jam, but for sure it is special! Some informations could be a bit more clear because they are a bit slow responding. For example they have a pick up time in front of the army at 6pm. I asked info for an amazing lady at the Art Center inside the station, Chika, and she called them. She ended up taking me herself and was the best company I could have found! She is an artist, we went to the supermarket and had great conversation! I recommend going to the art center to say hi to Chika! Lots of love, thank youuu Mountain Mamas!!!