Kinosato Yamanoyu

♨️A spring that first rose a thousand years ago, warm inside a cave bath

Oita · Kinosato Yamanoyu

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A Mysterious Cave Hot Spring

• 🕯️A cave bath built from stacked natural stone, its inner reaches feeling like a small exploration
• 🔥The cave's interior has a sauna-like effect, so the warmth lingers long after you step out
• 💧A gentle simple spring, 100% source water flowing naturally (Kakenagashi)

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An Open-Air Bath, Day and Night

• 🌌Sink into the open-air bath and gaze up at the sky — an everyday luxury
• 🍃A natural hot spring enjoyed in the clean air of Kuju
• 🕛The Kakenagashi source spring is open for soaking around the clock

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The Wagasa Rock Bath

• 🌂A spacious rock bath decorated with colorful Japanese umbrellas (wagasa)
• 🌊Open the window and the sound of the river drifts in, adding to the mood
• 🐶In the fully private family bath, your dog can join you in the water

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Rooms Framing the Peaks of Kuju

• 🏔️The beautiful ridgeline of the Kuju mountains fills the view from the Japanese rooms
• 🌸Camellia motifs placed throughout bring a calming touch
• 🛏️Room options include a 10-mat Japanese room and a Japanese-Western room combining twin beds with tatami

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Low-Threshold Japanese-Western Rooms

• ♿Reduced floor thresholds make these rooms comfortable for wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility
• 🌿Combining the calm of Japanese style with the practicality of Western design
• 📱Both rooms and the family bath use a smartphone smart-key system

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Mountain Cuisine Built Around Kuju's Seasons

• 🍶Seasonal dishes prepared with care, plate by plate, by the head chef
• 🥩Wagyu steak or cherry trout from the clear streams, depending on the season
• 🍚Breakfast is a wholesome Japanese set meal centered on fresh eggs and local vegetables

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A Healing Space of Taisho Romance

• 🎐Camellia motifs are scattered throughout the Taisho-romance-style interior
• 🛋️A tatami corner tucked in the lobby is a favorite spot to unwind after a bath
• 🎁The gift shop beside the lobby offers souvenirs and gifts from Kuju

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A Rooftop Dog Run for Your Furry Companion

• 🐕A 100㎡ rooftop dog run where your dog can roam freely
• 🍽️A range of homemade dog meals, including venison hamburg steak
• 🚗About 10 minutes by car from Kokonoe IC on the Oita Expressway or Bungo-Mori Station, with free parking for 20 cars

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The Wagasa Rock Bath

• 🌂A spacious rock bath decorated with colorful Japanese umbrellas (wagasa)
• 🌊Open the window and the sound of the river drifts in, adding to the mood
• 🐶In the fully private family bath, your dog can join you in the water

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Rooms Framing the Peaks of Kuju

• 🏔️The beautiful ridgeline of the Kuju mountains fills the view from the Japanese rooms
• 🌸Camellia motifs placed throughout bring a calming touch
• 🛏️Room options include a 10-mat Japanese room and a Japanese-Western room combining twin beds with tatami

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Hosenji Onsen is said to have risen alongside a great earthquake in the third year of Tenroku (972) — a thousand-year-old source you can keep close, day and night. Between the cave bath, the open-air bath, Kuju's seasonal cuisine, and a stay that welcomes your dog too, this Taisho-romance healing space makes you want to say 'I'm home.'

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kinosato Yamanoyu?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Kinosato Yamanoyu located?

It is in Yufuin · Beppu · Oita Kusu-gun. Address: 2098-1 Machida, Kokonoe-machi, Kusu-gun, Oita.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩212,703 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.