Morizane Onsen Yasuragi no Sato Yamakuni

♨️A mountain hot spring stay overlooking the Oku-Yabakei valley

Oita · Morizane Onsen Yasuragi no Sato Yamakuni

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A hot spring in the village of the Man'yoshu

• 🏞️Set in Yamakuni-machi, Nakatsu, at the very headwaters of the Yamakuni River, surrounded by mountains and gorges.
• ♨️Long loved by locals and visitors alike as Morizane Onsen.
• 🏠A log-house lodge with Japanese and Japanese-Western rooms stands next to the bath facility, along with a restaurant and a meeting room.

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Large bath, sauna and family bath

• 🪟The large bath's windows open onto the scenery of Oku-Yabakei.
• 💧Weakly alkaline simple spring, 32.8°C at the source and 41°C in the tub, said to help with rheumatism, neuralgia and fatigue.
• 🧖There is a sauna and an hourly private family bath; family bath bookings are not accepted in winter (late December to early April).

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Lodge rooms

• 🛏️The Japanese-Western room (28.35㎡) has two sets of bunk beds for 2–5 guests and a unit bath.
• 🍃The 10-tatami Japanese room (16.20㎡) looks out over Oku-Yabakei's nature and sleeps 2–5.
• 🧴Body soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided in the large bath and family bath.

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Loft-style cottages

• 🏡Loft-style cottages of 50.5㎡ sleep from 2 up to 10 guests.
• 🍳Each has a kitchen and microwave for self-catering.
• 🚿A toilet and shower are inside the cottage.

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Facilities and activities

• 🚲Rental bikes, including e-assist models, can be ridden as far as the Yabakei Cycling Terminal and the Ao-no-Domon area.
• 👥A meeting room holds up to 30 people for training camps and workshops.
• 🕙The bath facility is open 10:30–21:00 and closed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month.

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Seasonal meals

• 🍚Dishes feature Yamakuni rice grown with clear water and plenty of seasonal vegetables.
• 🍱Overnight guests are served a dedicated Japanese set meal; ingredients change with the seasons.
• 🍽️The 30-seat Restaurant Wakana serves set meals, udon and soba at lunch (11:30–15:00) and dinner (17:00–20:00).

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Nearby sights

• 🍁Yakushi Gorge, with small waterfalls, pools and old-growth broadleaf forest, is known for fresh greenery and autumn leaves.
• 🏚️The Kamio Family Residence, built in 1771, is Kyushu's oldest precisely dated folk house and a National Important Cultural Property.
• ✨Fireflies appear at many spots along the Yamakuni River, and the Sarutobi potholes and the roughly 500-year-old cedar of Suwa Shrine are worth a visit.

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Getting there

• 🚌40 minutes by bus (for Nakatsu/Kakisaka) or 25 minutes by car from JR Hita Station.
• 🚃1 hour by bus (for Hita/Morizane Onsen) or 45 minutes by car from JR Nakatsu Station.
• 🚗20 minutes by car from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway.

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Lodge rooms

• 🛏️The Japanese-Western room (28.35㎡) has two sets of bunk beds for 2–5 guests and a unit bath.
• 🍃The 10-tatami Japanese room (16.20㎡) looks out over Oku-Yabakei's nature and sleeps 2–5.
• 🧴Body soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided in the large bath and family bath.

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Loft-style cottages

• 🏡Loft-style cottages of 50.5㎡ sleep from 2 up to 10 guests.
• 🍳Each has a kitchen and microwave for self-catering.
• 🚿A toilet and shower are inside the cottage.

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With gorge views, a natural hot spring and self-catering cottages, this mountain lodge suits families and groups. Note that the baths are a public facility shared with day visitors, and public transport is limited to buses, so a car is the easiest way to get around.

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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.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 21:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; 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 Morizane Onsen Yasuragi no Sato Yamakuni?

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

Where is Morizane Onsen Yasuragi no Sato Yamakuni located?

It is in Nakatsu. Address: 12-1 Fujinoki, Yamakunimachi.

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.