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요루야
Yoruya
Yubara · Okayama onsen ryokan — A night in a century-old merchant house, spun into something new
★ 5.0|KurashikiFrom ₩1,673,948 / night (2 adults)
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ABOUT
About this ryokan
🧵A night in a century-old merchant house, spun into something new
Okayama · Yoruya
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Heritage architecture in the Kurashiki Bikan district
- 🏯In Higashimachi, at the entrance to the Bikan district where Edo through Showa architecture stands side by side
- 🏛️A 110-year-old building, once the second residence of a Meiji-era kimono merchant, designated a traditional structure by the city of Kurashiki
- 🌿A ryokan until 2014, restored and reopened as a new hotel on November 14, 2024
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A semi-open-air bath in every room
- ♨️Every room has a semi-open-air tub facing its own private garden
- 🛁Suites and junior suites, in the heritage wing, look onto a private garden while you bathe
- 🌱Maisonette rooms have a semi-open-air bath on the ground floor, opening toward the inner courtyard
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13 rooms in five types
- 🛏️Thirteen rooms in five types, ranging from 30 to 76 sqm
- 🏯The 76 sqm suite has its own entrance and separate living and sleeping areas under 4m ceilings
- 🌲The newly built maisonette wing uses cedar generously, filling the split-level space with light and scent
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Japanese cuisine with Kurashiki's terroir
- 🍽️Authentic Japanese cooking built on Seto Inland Sea seafood and Okayama's vegetables and beef
- 🌊The mild Seto Inland Sea and 'the land of sunshine' Okayama supply the seasonal larder
- 🐂Kurashiki's beef culture, unbroken since the Edo period, runs through the menu
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Dining
- 🥢Beyond the calendar's four seasons, subtler shifts are expressed through ingredients and technique
- 🍶Since December 2024, dinner reservations have been open to non-staying guests
- 🏞️Kurashiki's history as a hub of water transport and trade shows up in the range on the table
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The meaning behind the name
- 🧵'Yoru' means to twist strands together into something stronger
- 🪢The house is likened to a thick rope, wound over the years from Kurashiki's people and their care
- ✨The name expresses a wish that Kurashiki's past, this building's history and Yoruya's future be bound as one
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Location and access
- 📍2-7 Higashimachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama, close to the entrance of the Bikan district
- 🎨Cultural landmarks including the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first Western art museum, are within walking distance
- 🏆Named to the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Hot List
Yoruya twists new architecture into the bones of a house more than a century old, giving you the Kurashiki Bikan district at night - complete with a semi-open-air bath in every room and cooking that captures the region's terroir. Come for a night where the town's past and future are wound into a single thread.
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About this property Near Tsurugatayama Park Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at 撚る屋 serving guests of YORUYA. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 1…Read more ↓
About this property Near Tsurugatayama Park Amenities Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Dining Enjoy a satisfying meal at 撚る屋 serving guests of YORUYA. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Yumiko Igarashi Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Tsurugatayama Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Kurabo Memorial Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Achi Shrine - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Ivy Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Kurashiki Archaeological Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Kurashiki Piggy Bank Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Momotaro No Karakuri Hakubutsukan - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Ohara Museum of Art - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Japan Rural Toy Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Kanryuji Temple - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Kurashiki Story Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Senichi Hoshino Memorial Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Ohashi House - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi The nearest airports are: Okayama Airport (OKJ) - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi Takamatsu Airport (TAK) - 68.6 km / 42.6 mi Location With a stay at YORUYA in Kurashiki, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ohara Museum of Art and Kurashiki City Art Museum. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Muscat Stadium.
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
* 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.
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POLICY
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Optional extras · Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 4235 for adults and JPY 4235 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Other information · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at an…Read more ↓
Optional extras · Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately JPY 4235 for adults and JPY 4235 for children The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Other information · The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file. Check-in · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges · Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed · This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash · Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher · This property has a strict no-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties (JPY 100000). Special Check-in Instructions If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What are the check-in and check-out times at 요루야?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Where is 요루야 located?
- It is in Yubara · Okayama Kurashiki. Address: 2-7 Higashimachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama.
- How much does one night cost?
- Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩1,673,948 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.