PR This page contains affiliate links, including Rakuten Travel. How we earn money
Which ryokan in Yufuin have a private onsen?
We have verified 8 properties in Yufuin, Oita, where you can bathe privately. Of these, 4 sell rooms with their own open-air bath and 8 have private kashikiri baths, 1 free for guests. Notable options include Yufuin Baien Garden Resort, Ryoso Bokujo No Ie and Yufuin Yawaragino Sato Yadoya. Facts come from official websites, last checked 17 October 2026.
Last verified · How we verify · Open data
Unlike its neighbour Beppu, Yufuin chose to stay low-rise, and most inns are small properties set in gardens, often with detached cottages. Private bathing is the norm rather than the exception here: many inns have private family baths, and cottage-style rooms with their own outdoor tub are common.
The town centre has a lively shopping street and Lake Kinrin, which steams on cold mornings.
What our verified data shows for private onsen in Yufuin
We have checked the official websites of 8 properties in Yufuin. 4 of them (about 50%) sell rooms with a private open-air bath. 8 have private kashikiri baths; 1 says they are free for guests and 3 charge a fee. One property states a fee of ¥2,000. For booking, 2 take advance reservations, 1 books private baths at check-in and 1 is first-come, first-served; the rest don't say. 6 mention free-flowing (kakenagashi) spring water.
| Feature | Properties | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms with a private open-air bath | 4 | Ryoso Bokujo No Ie, Yufuin Baien Garden Resort and Yufuin Hajime |
| Private kashikiri baths | 8 | Oyado Nihon No Ashi Soku, Ryoso Bokujo No Ie and Yufuin Yawaragino Sato Yadoya |
| Free private baths | 1 | Yufuin Baien Garden Resort |
| Paid private baths | 3 | Onjuku Nurukawa Onsen, Yu Gaku Ichibo No Yado Bisei and Yufuin Garden Hotel |
| Free-flowing spring water | 6 | Ryoso Bokujo No Ie, Yufuin Yawaragino Sato Yadoya and Yufuin Baien Garden Resort |
| Children welcome | 1 | Yufuin Baien Garden Resort |
| In-room dining offered | 1 | Yufuin Hajime |
Notable properties in Yufuin
- Most private baths: Oyado Nihon No Ashi Soku (6), followed by Ryoso Bokujo No Ie (4).
- Private baths free for guests: Yufuin Baien Garden Resort.
Counts come from each property's official website; anything not stated is left out. Policies change, so confirm before booking.
Compare 8 ryokan with private baths in Yufuin
Showing 8 of 8 properties. Click a column heading to sort. "Not stated" means the official website doesn't say, so we haven't assumed anything.
| Property | In-room open-air bath | Private baths | Fee | Booking | Water | Tattoo (private) | Compare prices | Rakuten Travel (lowest rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onjuku Nurukawa Onsen御宿 ぬるかわ温泉 | Some rooms | Yes | Paid | Not stated | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥15,250PR |
| Oyado Nihon No Ashi Sokuおやど 二本の葦束 | Not stated | 6 baths | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥45,400PR |
| Ryoso Bokujo No Ie旅荘 牧場の家 | Some rooms | 4 baths | Not stated | Not stated | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥19,800PR |
| Yu Gaku Ichibo No Yado Bisei由布岳一望の宿 美星 | Not stated | Yes | Paid | Book a slot | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥18,400PR |
| Yufuin Baien Garden Resort由布院 梅園 GARDEN RESORT | Some rooms | 2 baths | Free | First come | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥19,360PR |
| Yufuin Garden Hotel湯布院ガーデンホテル | Not stated | Yes | 2,000 | On arrival | Not stated | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥11,450PR |
| Yufuin Hajime由布院 元（はじめ） | Some rooms | 2 baths | Not stated | Not stated | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | Rakuten TravelPR |
| Yufuin Yawaragino Sato Yadoya湯布院やわらぎの郷 やどや | Not stated | 4 baths | Not stated | Book a slot | Free-flowing | Not stated | Agoda · Trip.com · Booking.com | from ¥16,500PR |
PR Rakuten Travel prices are Rakuten's lowest-rate estimates per room per night for the cheapest plan (which may be for one guest without meals), including tax and service charge, as of . Rooms with their own bath usually cost more. Supported by Rakuten Developers
Compare-price links go to Agoda, Trip.com, Booking.com and Rakuten Travel. We may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you; it never affects which facts we show. Details.
How do I get to Yufuin?
The Yufuin no Mori limited express from Hakata takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. Buses run from Fukuoka and from Beppu (about 1 hour).
Tips for a private soak in Yufuin
- Many inns are a walk or short taxi ride from Yufuin Station; ask about pick-ups.
- Visit Lake Kinrin early on a cold morning to see the mist.
Yufuin cottages with private baths
In Yufuin private bathing is the norm: many inns have family baths, and detached rooms with outdoor baths are common. Compare with Beppu, Kurokawa and other Oita onsen.
Related private onsen guides
Frequently asked questions
Is Yufuin or Beppu better for private onsen?
Yufuin's small inns often have private baths and cottages with their own tubs; Beppu has more variety and bigger hotels.
How do I get to Yufuin from Fukuoka?
About 2 hours 15 minutes on the Yufuin no Mori train from Hakata, or by direct bus.
Is Yufuin good for couples?
Yes, small inns with private baths and cottages make it a popular couples' destination.
How far is Yufuin from Beppu?
About an hour by bus.
Which ryokan in Yufuin have a private open-air bath in the room?
Of the properties we checked, 4 sell rooms with their own open-air bath, including Yufuin Baien Garden Resort, Yufuin Hajime, Onjuku Nurukawa Onsen and Ryoso Bokujo No Ie.
Which ryokan in Yufuin have private kashikiri baths?
8 properties mention private (kashikiri) baths, for example Yufuin Baien Garden Resort, Yufuin Hajime, Yu Gaku Ichibo No Yado Bisei, Onjuku Nurukawa Onsen and Ryoso Bokujo No Ie. 1 of them say the baths are free for guests.
How do you check the facts for Yufuin?
We read each property's official website (or official onsen-town listing) and record only what it states, with a link to the page. Anything not stated is shown as not confirmed. The Yufuin listings were last checked on 18 October 2026.
More onsen towns nearby
Beppu · Kurokawa · Arima · Kinosaki
Last verified 18 October 2026. Facts come from each property's official website; see how we verify.