KAI Yufuin界 由布院 · かい ゆふいん
KAI Yufuin is a ryokan in Hoshino Resorts' KAI brand, with 45 rooms looking out over rice terraces and Mt. Yufu. The simple hot spring feeds an indoor bath with hot and lukewarm pools and an open-air bath with a reclining bath, and several room types have their own open-air bath. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast are served in semi-private dining areas, and a free shuttle runs from JR Yufuin Station (reservation required on the way in).
Key facts
These facts were checked against the ryokan's official website and other sources (listed at the bottom); they may have changed, so check with the ryokan before booking.
| Address | 〒879-5102 大分県由布市湯布院町川上398Japanese Look up the address on Google Maps |
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| Phone | 050-3134-8092 |
| Official website | hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaiyufuin · English · 繁體中文 · 한국어 |
| Type | Ryokan |
| Rooms | 45 rooms |
| Check-in / check-out | 14:30 / 11:00 |
| Baths | In-room open-air bath: Yes Indoor bath (source-fed "hot water" and "warm water"); open-air bath with a view of Mount Yufu (with lying bath); guest rooms with open-air bath (several types, the dog-friendly room also has an open-air bath) |
| Spring type | Simple hot spring (Yufuin Onsen, source-fed with added water) |
| Meals | Both dinner (kaiseki cuisine) and breakfast are served at the dining area (semi-private room) |
| From Kurokawa Onsen bus stop | Free shuttle from JR Yufuin Station (reservation required for outbound; departures from Yufuin Station at 14:00/15:00/16:00/17:00); about 10 minutes by taxi from JR Yufuin Station and Yufuin Station-mae Bus Center |
Entries marked "Japanese" are quoted in Japanese from the ryokan's official information.