Immerse yourself in the tranquil ambiance of Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen, a serene retreat located near Yufuin Motorcycle Museum. Relax with free self parking and rejuvenate in the indoor mineral hot spring (onsen). Guests praise the helpful staff for making their stay extra special.
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen puts you within a 15-minute drive of Kinrin Lake and Kijima Kogen Park. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers daily shuttle pickup/drop off service from/to Yufuin Station from 8:40 AM to 10 AM and 3 PM to 5 PM (subject to availability). Guests must contact the property in advance to arrange the shuttle service.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
Guests must vacate their guestrooms from 10 AM-3 PM if they require full housekeeping service.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 7 PM to receive dinner.
Guests must indicate the correct number of guests, including children and infants, at the time of booking. Fees apply if the number of guests staying in guestrooms varies from the number established at booking.
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 20
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Onsite extended parking
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Transfers
Free train station shuttle from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Hot springs
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Electronic bidet
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. There are hot springs on site.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Ryokan Seikoen
Yufuin Seikoen
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Yufu
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Ryokan
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Ryokan Yufu
Frequently asked questions
Does Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen includes hot springs.
What's the area around Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen like?
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen is a short 13-minute walk from Kinrin Lake and 5 minutes' walk from Yufuin Motorcycle Museum.
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Reviews
Yufuin Ryokan Seikoen Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Eco-friendliness
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was exceptional, well-presented, and divine with attentive and courteous staff. (7 reviews)
The onsen (spa) was clean, cozy, and offered excellent hot spring water for the skin. (5 reviews)
Meals were great, with excellent Japanese style breakfast and dinner options available. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Staff and service are excellent!
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing service all around. We were greeted straight away, shown to our room and the available facilities. The ryoken was very peaceful and clean. Dinner was 10/10 and we had lovely onsens to enjoy.
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Wonderful experience for our family trip. Staff are kind , considering, and organizing. The place itself is very clean, authentic, and unique in terms of architecture of the building and facilities. I would love to revisit it.
Gisu
Gisu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
The quality of the hot spring water is excellent for the skin.
Yuri
Yuri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
The service and the food are exceptionally good.
ANGELA
ANGELA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Excellent & Fantastic
Lim
Lim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2024
Good choice
Travel with kid, room has been upgraded, so nice. Service was excellent, staff are friendly. Meals were great. Highly recommend.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2024
The staff was excellent. They provided transportation to and from the train station. Very good food with attentive staff. We enjoyed the family onsen which you can reserve for 40 minutes.
The futons (bedding) were a little on the thin side for me. Also the internet was on the weak side and slow.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Everything is perfect! Staff is so awesome & Ryokan is well maintained. Only concerns are internet connection is bad & the constant phone call buzzing. Our check out is 10am but by 9:40am they’d started buzzing us.
LINDA LENG LENG
LINDA LENG LENG, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
My friend and I had a wonderful time at the Seikouen. They picked us up from JR Kurume station, and their hospitality was amazing. They welcome us at the entrance and every time they see us. Kaiseki dinner and breakfast were beautiful and delicious. Onsen was cozie and wonderful. Definitely we will like to go there again!!!
Emi
Emi, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 18, 2025
The facility is slightly dated. Dinner service was very rushed as if to get us to finish as soon as possible. The overall environment was very loud and lacks ambient. Our room is unfortunately in the corner room and therefore the insulation was very poor. There was a cool draft coming into the room overnight. Otherwise, the staff service was kind.
Jacky
Jacky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
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Akira
Akira, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
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1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2024
The hotel is located in a quiet environment with parking free for those who drive. The public onsen is great, both indoors and outdoors and the private onsen is very suitable for those who prefer privacy. The meals provided, both breakfast and dinner, are super delicious although the quantity is not a lot. Just 10 minutes walk from the hotel you will leave the quite environment to the crowed tourists area where Kirin Lake, Yufuin Floral Village and many other shops are available. It is good to those who enjoy shopping and there are many shops with specialities available to cater to different shopping needs. Overall I enjoy the stay a lot and would strongly recommend it to tourists.
Tan Khay
Tan Khay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
We had an amazing experience staying in Ryokan Seikoen. Service of all staff is top-notch. They would ask for your approx chech-in time and staff will be in the parking lot greeting you and taking care of your luggage as well as parking. The flow of meals, private onsen reservation etc were all very well explained. Dinner is a very nice Kaiseki with wagyu beef. We initially had some doubts since room does not have individual shower. You have to use the one in public bath. However, later we found it's not a problem as you would shower in the onsen anyways. After enjoying the excellent Japanese style breakfast, (and there is also child option for meals), the staff all waved goodbye to us upon check-out. The whole experience is an amazing Japanese hospitality and we will definitely visit again if we come back to Yufuin.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Quaint, beautifully traditional ryokan experience
Lovely stay at Yufuin. There is a free pick-up and drop-off options available from JR Yufuin Station which is a must unless you want to walk up crazy hills to get to the property.
The room we stayed had traditional tatami mats and plenty of space to lounge around before enjoying hot springs. This property allowed us to book a private bath free of charge, and also the public bath that is open til late which was convenient. There is also free Japanese kimono that you can wear during your stay. Many ryokans nowdays charge money to lend you kimono so it was nice that it was there free of charge.
We booked Japanese kaiseki-dinner as extra, breakfast was included already into our booking. The food is absolutely divine at this property - Hats off to the chef! The dinner and breakfast was well-presented by attentive and courteous staff which made the stay very enjoyable.
Thing to note of this property is that it is located in the mountains so there isn't much to do other than hot springs and a little walk around their courtyard. But it was perfect for us to have this quiet down-time during our travels.
Sooji
Sooji, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
A Cautionary Tale: Departure from Hospitality Standards
Rating: ⭐
In the spirit of transparency and accountability, I feel compelled to share my recent experience at Seikoen , where the promised traditional Japanese hospitality took an unfortunate detour into the realms of discomfort and negligence.
1. Atmosphere: ⭐⭐⭐
What initially appeared to be an immersive cultural retreat was regrettably overshadowed by a series of incidents that not only deviated from the anticipated experience but also raised concerns regarding the establishment's commitment to guest well-being.
2. Hospitality: ⭐
The pinnacle of this misadventure was an unexpected guest in the form of a deceased fly within our dining fare. More disconcerting than the incident itself was the inadequacy of the response—an additional serving of meat hardly serves as recompense for a lapse in hygiene. This incident warrants a closer examination of Seikoen's adherence to health and safety standards.
3.Privacy Concerns: ⭐
A breach of privacy occurred when staff entered our room without consent, highlighting the need to reevaluate its protocols regarding guest accommodations.
In conclusion, the incidents outlined above warrant consideration, particularly in relation to hygiene, guest privacy, and the overall duty of care owed to patrons. I hope Seikoen takes these concerns seriously and institutes corrective measures for the benefit of future guests.