Mikadoya

In Yufuin, Oita Perfecture, Dec winter here temp is not higher than 10degC, can go lower than -3degC. It's hard to choose a ryokan in places i am not familiar with, but this time, i was very satisfied with Okaeri Ryokan. The service is impeccable, warm welcome, free beautiful yukata to wear during the stay, well designed room and private onsens. Other facilities as per website, but service is just excellent. Key notes: - checkin is from 4pm -8pm - 6 private onsens here, 1 of them is outdoor. Onsen is also the place for u to have your daily shower. Only outdoor onsen need to reserve, the rest of the onsens are free to use from check in till morning 9.30pm, then it is close for cleaning daily - very family friendly, even have a kids playroom - the wash basin in room area does not have hot water, during winter brushing teeth it's scary cold for my mouth! - ryokan is beside train tracks, i stay in room 206 can hear train pass by until about midnight, but doesn't bother me at all - only jap tv channels are available in the tiny room TV - there are many stairs in this ryokan, if old people are staying here, good to specify in request for more accessible room