YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge
5,5/10 Average - Based on 8 reviews
YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge sits in the mountain foothills of Nasu and reopened under its current name on October 1, 2025. The property operates as a mid-size ryokan with onsen in Nasu, Tochigi, providing around 70 guestrooms in traditional Japanese layouts; check-in is from 15:00 and check-out by 10:00. Rooms are configured primarily as tatami-style with futons and some twin-bed options, and the hotel maintains accessible-room choices and daily housekeeping policies for most room types.
The lodge centres its public bathing facilities on both indoor and outdoor hot-spring baths fed from local sources, with dedicated after-bath rest areas and a small massage corner. Communal leisure options include table tennis, billiards and an arcade area with game rentals, while on-site amenities list a shop and simple food offerings such as grab-and-go breakfast. Practical details: free on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi are available, pets are not accepted, and the property enforces non-smoking rooms; guests with visible tattoos should confirm onsen access rules before arrival.
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Review summary for: YU-FURI Nasu-Takao Onsen Lodge
Positive Reviews
Sulfur hot spring and spacious baths
Reviewers appreciated the onsen’s sulfuric water and noted the bathing areas were large and relaxing, allowing for a leisurely soak.
Recreation facilities available
Guests used and enjoyed on-site recreational options such as table tennis and the game corner.
Reasonable for the price
At least one reviewer felt the overall experience matched expectations given the room rate, implying acceptable value for money.
Negative Reviews
Beds too firm
Multiple guests reported the beds were excessively hard, causing difficulty sleeping and discomfort.
Low-quality meals (frozen bento)
Several reviews described the provided meals as unsatisfactory, mentioning frozen bento-style food and poor quality.
Unexpected charge for swimwear at mixed outdoor onsen
A guest was surprised and disappointed that swimwear for the mixed open-air bath required an additional fee.
Cleanliness and insect issues
Complaints included numerous cobwebs in rooms and large insects found in the main bathing area, indicating housekeeping concerns.
Poor placement of room power outlets
One reviewer noted inconvenient electrical outlet locations in the room, which affected usability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are mainly Japanese-style with tatami and futons; typical room layouts sleep 2–4 people (some rooms include Western beds plus futons). For larger groups or specific bedding needs, confirm room type when booking.
The lodge offers communal hot spring facilities including indoor public baths, outdoor open-air baths and an open-air sky pool supplied with natural onsen water. Baths are gender-separated and intended for shared use.
There are no publicly listed private kashikiri onsen options on the property; only communal indoor and outdoor baths are documented. Contact the lodge directly if you require a private bathing arrangement.
No regular airport shuttle is listed; the nearest airport is Fukushima (about 60 km). The property is most easily reached by car or taxi from nearby JR stations (approximately 30–40 minutes by car) and offers free parking.
Staff are reported to speak Japanese, English and Chinese and can provide basic local guidance in those languages.
Standard check-in begins at 15:00 (last arrivals around 22:00) and check-out is until 10:00. If you expect to arrive later, notify the lodge in advance.
Expect a traditional, casual ryokan atmosphere with tatami rooms and futon bedding, communal onsen bathing, and simple communal facilities such as game areas and shared kitchen amenities. The property emphasizes an authentic onsen stay rather than luxury services.
Pets are not permitted on the premises. Whole-property privatization is not listed among standard options; inquire with management for event or exclusive-stay requests.
The lodge offers takeaway breakfast service and limited on-site food amenities; there is a shared microwave and basic facilities. A selection of restaurants, cafés and convenience stores are a short drive away in the Nasu area.
Nearby attractions include Nasu Highland Park, Nasu Animal Kingdom, Nasu Safari Park, Nasu Ropeway and Sesshoseki Rocks, all within roughly a 10–20 minute drive. Renting a car or using taxis from local JR stations is the most convenient way to reach these sites.