Yunosato Hayama
8,1/10 Excellent - Based on 558 reviews
Yunosato Hayama is a traditional ryokan set on a hillside in Beppu’s Kannawa district, offering 17 rooms configured as two-room suites that combine tatami living areas with Western-style beds or in-room showers. Rooms include options with private indoor baths and a subset with their own source-fed tub, allowing guests to stay within a domestic scale while sampling regional hospitality. The property arranges kaiseki-style meals featuring Bungo–Ōita seafood and seasonal produce, and provides straightforward amenities such as onsite parking and daily housekeeping.
Bathing is central to the experience: the inn advertises natural hot spring water delivered on a kake-nagashi (continuous-flow) basis and maintains four distinct bathing areas. Guests can reserve three enclosed private baths — an open-air Sakura and two indoor private baths — alongside larger gender-separated rock baths that preserve a nostalgic communal bathing atmosphere. Several room types also offer their own in-room hot spring tubs; this configuration makes the property an accessible ryokan with private onsen in Beppu for travelers seeking both shared and solitary soaking options.
Positioned within walking distance of thermal attractions such as the local “hells” circuit and several public hot-spring facilities, the ryokan serves as a practical base for exploring Beppu and the wider Ōita prefecture. Staff can assist with local recommendations and simple wellness extras like massages, while on-site dining highlights include signature steamed lobster and seasonal multi-course dinners. The scale and arrangement suit couples and small families looking for an authentic stay in a modest ryokan with private onsen Ōita without extensive urban services.
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Review summary for: Yunosato Hayama
Positive Reviews
Friendly, attentive staff
Multiple reviews highlight very kind, helpful and attentive personnel who assist with luggage, explain onsen procedures and help arrange taxis or transfers.
Excellent, plentiful meals
Guests consistently praise the elaborate breakfast and dinner (traditional Japanese style) as very tasty and generous; some mention special regional dishes and even lobster at dinner.
Great onsen facilities, including private baths
The ryokan offers several onsen options—private in-room tubs, reservable outdoor/private baths and family/public baths—which guests found convenient and enjoyable.
Clean, spacious traditional rooms
Many reviewers note spacious Japanese-style rooms with comfortable tatami/futons, clean rooms and useful amenities, providing an authentic ryokan experience.
Convenient location for Beppu attractions
Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the Hells of Beppu and other local sights, with short walks to attractions and easy taxi/bus access.
Negative Reviews
Property feels dated and needs refresh
Several comments mention a slightly old or worn appearance (tatami wear, visible wear-and-tear) and that some facilities could use refurbishment.
Noise from nearby busy road
Multiple guests reported traffic noise affecting the room and outdoor onsen experience because the hotel is close to a fast/major road.
Limited English and communication issues
Reviewers experienced language barriers—few staff speak English—which led to occasional misunderstandings (e.g., meal requests) and confusing English information sheets.
Occasional cleanliness/detail issues
A few guests noted minor cleanliness problems such as mineral deposits in private onsen tubs or balconies needing sweeping, though overall cleanliness was generally praised.
Extra/unclear fees and perceived price
Some guests felt the hotel was a bit overpriced for its condition and reported unexpected charges (for example an onsen-related tax) or unclear fee information at checkout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are traditional Japanese style with tatami and futons; some room types can sleep up to six guests on futons, and baby cots or extra beds are generally not available.
Yes — the property offers public indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths and some rooms include a private in-room onsen; there are also small private baths for guest use.
There is no clear listing of a regular airport shuttle; guests should contact the ryokan directly to arrange private transfers or taxis from the nearest airport.
The ryokan is in the Beppu area — Beppu’s stations are a few kilometres away and Oita Airport is roughly a 30–40 km drive; most guests arrive by taxi or local bus from Beppu Station.
The primary language is Japanese; staff are reported to be helpful and often assist English-speaking guests using basic English or translation tools.
Expect traditional tatami rooms with futon bedding and Japanese-style meals; breakfast and dinner (often seasonal set meals) are offered for guests, usually served in dining areas or private dining rooms.
Yunosato Hayama is convenient for Beppu’s famous 'Hells' (Jigoku) area, the Kannawa onsen district and local museums, all reachable by short drive or local transport.
The ryokan offers free on-site parking for guests; public buses and taxis serve the Beppu area, and a taxi or local bus is the usual way to reach the ryokan from major stations.
Some rooms include private baths and there are small private baths guests can use; pets are not allowed, and convenience stores and a supermarket are within walking distance.
Check-in is from 15:00 (guests are asked to advise estimated arrival time) with the latest stated check-in in the early evening, and check-out is by 10:00; please notify the ryokan of late arrivals in advance.