YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge

7.9

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 7.9/10, based on 14 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Iizukatei	9.5/10	121
🥈 2nd	Nikko Senhime Monogatari	9.2/10	594
🥉 3rd	Yurara Marukyō, Kinugawa Onsen	9.2/10	216
4th	Hatago Nagomi	9.1/10	1,363
5th	Kinugawa Onsen Sanraku	9.1/10	313
6th	Honke Bankyu	9.2/10	120
7th	Shelter Garden Nikko	9.2/10	113
8th	Minshuku Fukufuji	9.4/10	47
9th	Shiunso	9.1/10	113
10th	Nikko Hoshino Yado	9.0/10	177
11th	Kinugawa Onsen Hotel	8.9/10	1,167
12th	Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya	9.1/10	79
13th	Hana to Hana	8.9/10	423
14th	Chuzenji Kanaya Hotel	8.8/10	1,983
15th	Hacho no Yu	8.8/10	548
16th	Kanaya Hotel Kinugawa	8.8/10	230
17th	Yumoto Itaya	8.8/10	213
18th	Hotel Seikoen	8.8/10	175
19th	Yunomori, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen	9.2/10	29
20th	Nikko Kanaya Hotel	8.7/10	1,109
21st	Hotel Harumoto	8.8/10	110
22nd	Kyukamura Nikko-Yumoto	8.7/10	296
23rd	Nasu Onsen Sanraku	8.7/10	176
24th	Sansuikaku, auberge des hauts plateaux de Nasu	8.9/10	41
25th	Isamikan	8.7/10	112
26th	Chuzenji Pension	8.7/10	104
27th	Tsuganoki	8.7/10	96
28th	Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki	8.5/10	1,404
29th	Ashionoyado Kajika	8.6/10	80
30th	Nasu-Onsen Shinshun no Kago Hewitt Resort	8.7/10	33
31st	Hotel Shirakawa Yunokura	8.4/10	321
32nd	Oyado Ichifuji	8.4/10	98
33rd	Jizaiso	8.6/10	24
34th	TAOYA Nasu Shiobara	8.3/10	689
35th	Nasushiobara Masudaya	8.5/10	28
36th	Nikko Tokanso	8.3/10	159
37th	Nanpeidai Onsen Hotel	8.3/10	153
38th	Kouunsou	8.6/10	17
39th	Hotel Shikisai	8.2/10	1,833
40th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Kinugawa Kanko Hotel	8.2/10	516
41st	Sakahijiri Nikko	8.2/10	200
42nd	Kinugawa Park Hotels	8.2/10	187
43rd	Nasu Muku no Ne	8.9/10	6
44th	Issinkan	8.2/10	99
45th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Shiobara	8.1/10	1,280
46th	KAMENOI HOTEL Okunikko	8.1/10	651
47th	Kinugawa Onsen Hana no Yado Matsuya	8.1/10	266
48th	Yama no Ie	8.1/10	111
49th	Tokiwa Ryokan	8.1/10	67
50th	森のうた Morinouta Forest Stay in Nikko	8.1/10	67
51st	Hotel Yunishigawa	8.0/10	1,188
52nd	Gensenkan	8.0/10	623
53rd	Pension Balmy	7.9/10	8
54th	YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge Current ryokan	7.9/10	14
55th	Banshō Nasu-Shiobara	7.1/10	1
56th	Nasu Hoshi no Akari	7.9/10	110
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814
60th	KAMENOI HOTEL Nikko Yunishigawa All-Inclusive Resort	7.5/10	372
61st	Hotel Kinu	7.1/10	25
62nd	Iwaiyado Jyuan Nikko Kawaji onsen	7.1/10	27
63rd	Hotel Manyotei	7.4/10	574
64th	Lake Side Nikko Hotel	7.3/10	258
65th	Kinugawa Royal Hotel	7.2/10	1,369
66th	Kinugawa Plaza Hotel	7.1/10	369
67th	Itoen Hotel New Sakura	7.0/10	1,329
68th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kinugawa	6.7/10	1,220
69th	Hotel New Ohruri	6.5/10	1,078
70th	Shiobara Onsen Hotel Ohruri	6.3/10	154
71st	kinugawaonsen Fukumatsu	6.3/10	1,102
72nd	Hotel Kosho	3.8/10	16
73rd	Wakaki Ryokan – Nasu Yumoto Onsen	4.3/10	58
74th	Itoen Hotel Shiobara	4.3/10	220
75th	LiVEMAX RESORT Kawaji	4.0/10	877
76th	Nasushiobara Ichimantei	3.3/10	210

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Mountain Setting Hot Spring Town National Park Public Onsen Indoor Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

325-0301 Tochigi, Nasu, Yumoto 212-486, Japan

Staff 8,1/10

Facilities 7,9/10

Cleanliness 8,0/10

Comfort 8,1/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 8,2/10

Nasu Yumoto BaseWell placed in Nasu Yumoto, convenient for Sessho-seki and Onsenjinjya visits.

Hot Spring FocusPublic mineral baths are a core draw for guests seeking a simple onsen stay.

Highland SettingThe lodge sits in Nasu’s elevated nature area, giving a refreshing mountain-stay feel.

Good Value StayGuest scores indicate especially strong value compared with the overall room rate.

Comfortable Simple RoomsRooms are straightforward yet generally rated solidly for comfort by recent guests.

Easy Car AccessFree parking makes it practical for drivers exploring Nasu’s dispersed attractions.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and hot-spring bathing are the strongest reasons to stay here: arrive mid-afternoon, bathe before dinner, sleep early, then use the next morning for another bath and a short Yumoto/Sessho-seki walk or a ropeway-side outing before moving on.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-night or relaxed 2-night Nasu Yumoto onsen and nature stay, not as a long sightseeing base or station-convenient hub.

Know before booking

Remote without shuttleNo pickup service is shown, so rail travelers should expect bus or taxi logistics from the wider Nasu access points.

Easy to overstayThe lodge is better for soaking and short local outings than for filling many full sightseeing days on foot.

Winter driving riskRoad snow and ice are a real concern here in winter; suitable tires matter if arriving by car.

Lobby Snack Corner (on-site)

on-site

Self-serve sweets and simple in-house snack options.

Drink Service & Shop (on-site)

on-site

Free hot drinks plus local sake and snack items in the shop.

Steak House JURAKU Main Store (nearby)

nearbyabout 2 km

Popular nearby wagyu steak restaurant in Nasu Yumoto.

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

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive by Tohoku Shinkansen at Nasushiobara Station, then continue by bus toward Nasu Yumoto or by taxi if carrying luggage. If you prefer fewer transfers, a taxi from Nasushiobara Station is usually the simplest final approach, especially in poor weather or outside frequent bus times.

Kuroiso Stationstation
17 kmabout 35–50 min by taxi or carabout 40–60 min by bus depending on route and wait time
Useful secondary rail access point on conventional lines and for some local bus connections toward Nasu Onsen. Less convenient than Nasushiobara for Shinkansen users, but practical for regional travel.
Nasushiobara Stationstation
18 kmabout 45–60 min by taxi or carabout 60–80 min by bus depending on season and connection
Best overall rail gateway for most visitors coming from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Ideal if you want the most straightforward long-distance train access before transferring to bus or taxi.
Shikanoyubus
1.8 kmroughly 15–30 min on foot depending on slope and baggageabout 5–10 min by taxiserved by local buses in the Nasu Yumoto hot spring area
Good fallback stop close to the core onsen district. Useful if your bus stops here rather than at Nasu Yumoto; final access is generally easiest by short taxi ride.
Nasu Yumotobus
1.9 kmroughly 15–30 min on foot depending on exact stop position and road conditionsabout 5–10 min by taximain local bus stop for the hot spring area
Most useful nearby bus stop for travelers relying on public transport into the Nasu Onsen area. Walking may be manageable with light bags, but a short taxi ride is usually easier with luggage.
Nasu Ropeway Bus Stopbus
2.1 kmabout 25 min walkabout 5–10 min by taxi or carseasonal/route-dependent bus access from the station side
Helpful mainly for visitors combining arrival with Mt. Nasu sightseeing or the ropeway area. Not the primary arrival point for the ryokan, but relevant if you are already traveling on the upper mountain bus route.
Fukushima Airportairport
43 kmabout 60–90 min by car depending on trafficusually requires multiple transfers and is best checked locally
Most useful nearby airport geographically. Best for travelers already finding suitable domestic flight options, though ground access still typically needs rail, bus, rental car, or taxi coordination.
Narita International Airportairport
153 kmnot usually the simplest direct road optioncommonly several hours via Tokyo-area rail transfer and Shinkansen to Nasushiobara
Useful mainly for international arrivals with good flight availability. Expect a longer multi-step rail journey than from Haneda, but it remains a realistic gateway for reaching Nasu.
Haneda Airportairport
174 kmnot recommended as a direct road transfer for most travelerscommonly several hours via Tokyo rail transfer and Shinkansen to Nasushiobara
Best airport for many international travelers because onward rail access is strong. Usually the easiest airport overall when combined with Tokyo-area transfer and Tohoku Shinkansen.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Highland onsen settingThe lodge sits in Nasu Yumoto at a high elevation, which gives it a more secluded mountain feel than a standard roadside stay. That setting suits travelers who want crisp air, a resort-area atmosphere, and a quiet soak-focused trip.
Strong value for the areaGuest ratings point to especially good value for money compared with many onsen stays in Nasu. It can appeal to travelers who care more about access to hot springs and space than premium frills.
Large-scale propertyWith around 70 rooms, the lodge feels more spacious and easier to book than a tiny boutique ryokan. That makes it practical for families, groups, or travelers planning a short easy getaway.
Classic Japanese room optionsThe property offers Japanese-style tatami rooms, which gives the stay a more traditional feel than a standard business hotel. It works well for visitors who want a casual ryokan-style experience without going fully upscale.
Useful base for Nasu sightseeingIts Yumoto location places you near Nasu’s hot-spring zone and within reach of local nature and sightseeing spots. It is convenient for travelers exploring the Nasu highlands by car.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not a luxury ryokanThis is better viewed as a straightforward hot-spring lodge than a refined high-end ryokan. Travelers expecting elaborate kaiseki dining, deeply personalized hospitality, or premium design may find it too simple.
Service style looks fairly basicThe stay appears geared toward practical accommodation rather than attentive full-service hosting. If warm, detail-heavy ryokan service is important to you, the experience may feel functional rather than special.
Review volume is still limitedBecause the current operation is relatively recent, the pool of verified reviews is still small. That makes the guest experience a bit harder to judge consistently than at long-established ryokan favorites.
Less ideal without a carThe hillside Yumoto setting is attractive, but it is not the easiest choice for travelers who want to walk everywhere. Visitors relying on public transport may find the location less convenient than a more central onsen-town inn.
Simple rooms may feel dated or plainThe appeal here is the hot-spring stay and setting, not polished room luxury. If room aesthetics and upgraded interiors matter a lot to you, the accommodation may not feel memorable enough.

Current position: 54th out of 76 ryokans in Tochigi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
49th	Tokiwa Ryokan	8.1/10	67
50th	森のうた Morinouta Forest Stay in Nikko	8.1/10	67
51st	Hotel Yunishigawa	8.0/10	1,188
52nd	Gensenkan	8.0/10	623
53rd	Pension Balmy	7.9/10	8
54th	YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge Current ryokan	7.9/10	14
55th	Banshō Nasu-Shiobara	7.1/10	1
56th	Nasu Hoshi no Akari	7.9/10	110
57th	Hotel New Momiji	7.9/10	584
58th	Bettei Nakanoya	5.0/10	1
59th	Yutorelo Nasushiobara	7.8/10	1,814