Oyado Ichizen
Lantern lit stone path through courtyard with pond, entrance of Oyado Ichizen, Oita, Kyushu, Japan
Heated wooden onsen pool with bamboo screen and soft lantern lighting at Oyado Ichizen in Ōita Kyūshū
Traditional tatami room with low lacquer table, shoji screens and garden view at Oyado Ichizen in Oita Kyushu
Interior of wooden barrel sauna with circular window at Oyado Ichizen in Ōita, Kyūshū
Assorted Japanese dishes with sashimi and grilled beef at Oyado Ichizen in Ōita, Kyūshū
Sashimi assortment with wasabi and citrus garnish at Oyado Ichizen, Ōita, Kyūshū, Japan
Seared beef cubes on a tabletop grill at Oyado Ichizen in Ōita, Kyūshū

Oyado Ichizen

8.4
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.4/10, based on 145 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM
Mountain Setting Garden Setting Hot Spring Town Private Onsen Open-Air Bath Indoor Bath
Staff 8,6/10
Facilities 8,4/10
Cleanliness 8,8/10
Comfort 8,4/10
Value for money 8,2/10
Location 8,1/10

Ryokan highlights

A small Yufuin onsen ryokan with scenic Mt. Yufu surroundings, creative kaiseki, and easy station access.

Small Ryokan ScaleJust 13 rooms, giving the stay a quieter, more intimate feel.
Hot Spring BathsOffers hot spring bathing with public, open-air, and family-size bath options.
Creative Kaiseki MealsSeasonal Kyushu ingredients and Oita Wagyu feature in colorful multicourse dining.
Mt. Yufu SettingAt the foot of Mt. Yufu, with gardens and a calm natural atmosphere.
Easy Yufuin AccessAbout five minutes by taxi from JR Yufuin Station and ten from Yufuin IC.
Free Parking ConvenienceFree parking with about 25 spaces makes it practical for self-drive trips.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and private bathing are the main stay drivers here. One night works for check-in, bath, kaiseki dinner, sleep, breakfast, and a short Yufuin stroll. Two nights fit travelers who want an unrushed ryokan stay plus nearby Yufuin sights or a short drive toward Beppu or Kuju without changing hotels.
Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a quiet 1- to 2-night Yufuin onsen retreat for travelers who want private baths, kaiseki dinner, and a slower rhythm rather than a highly walkable sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Not centralIt sits slightly outside Yufuin’s main sightseeing core, so station arrivals usually need a taxi and casual walking is less convenient.
Easy to overstayBeyond Yufuin’s compact attractions, most extra sightseeing becomes drive-based, so more than two nights can feel padded for many itineraries.
Late return limitsThe entrance is locked at midnight, so it does not suit travelers planning a late-night dining or bar-focused schedule.

Food & drinks

Verified as Yufuin Oyado Ichizen in Yufu, with seasonal kaiseki and Japanese breakfast served on site in the dining room.

Dining Room (on-site)
on-site

Main meal venue for kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast.

  • Seasonal KaisekifoodCreative multi-course dinner.
  • Japanese BreakfastfoodLocal-style morning set.
  • Oita Wagyu BeefspecialtyLocal beef used in dinner courses.
  • Bungo Channel FishspecialtyFresh regional seafood.
  • Local Wild VegetablesspecialtySeasonal mountain produce.
Artegio Cafe (nearby)
nearbynear the ryokan

Quiet museum cafe complex with sweets and drinks.

  • CoffeedrinkCafe drinks in a calm setting.
  • CakefoodLight dessert option.
  • ChocolatespecialtyChocolate shop specialty.
Cafe La Ruche (nearby)
nearbynear the ryokan

Popular Yufuin cafe useful for tea breaks and light meals.

  • CoffeedrinkCafe staple drinks.
  • TeadrinkRelaxed cafe option.
  • Light SweetsfoodDessert and snack choice.

Access, transport and nearby sights

A quiet Yufuin onsen ryokan slightly outside the station core, usually easiest to reach from JR Yufuin Station or Yufuin Bus Center by short taxi ride.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Should you choose this ryokan?

A small Yufuin onsen ryokan with just 13 rooms, Oyado Ichizen suits travelers who want a quieter, more private stay rather than a central, walk-everywhere base. Its strongest appeal is the private open-air bath experience and refined ryokan atmosphere, but the location and value may not work for everyone.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Private open-air baths in villa roomsSeveral independent house-style rooms come with their own outdoor hot spring bath, which makes the stay feel much more secluded and special than a standard ryokan room.
  • Small-scale, quieter atmosphereWith only 13 rooms, the property feels intimate and less crowded, which is a real advantage if you want a calm onsen stay away from bigger group-oriented hotels.
  • Strong sense of traditional designThe main building uses a sukiya-style Japanese design, giving the stay a more authentic ryokan mood than modern hotel-like properties in Yufuin.
  • Good choice for food-focused staysThe ryokan highlights colorful kaiseki using Kyushu ingredients such as Oita Wagyu, Bungo Channel seafood, and local mountain vegetables, so dinner is part of the experience here.
  • Convenient for driversIt offers free parking with a relatively large lot, which is especially useful in Yufuin if you are exploring the area by rental car rather than depending on station transfers.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Not the most walkable Yufuin baseThe ryokan states that it sits a little away from the main sightseeing center, and access from Yufuin Station is usually a short taxi ride rather than an easy station-area walk.
  • Less convenient without a carIf you rely heavily on trains and walking, the extra taxi leg from the station can make arrivals, departures, and casual outings less effortless.
  • Some bath temperature inconsistency riskAt least one recent guest reported that one of the in-room onsens was difficult to use because the water temperature was not well balanced, which matters at a bath-centric ryokan.
  • Dining quality may vary by nightWhile meals are a selling point, one guest noted uneven dinner quality across a multi-night stay, so the culinary experience may not feel equally strong every evening.
  • May feel pricey for value-first travelersThis is a more experience-led ryokan focused on private baths and atmosphere, so travelers who mainly want a convenient sleep base may find better value elsewhere in Yufuin.

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