ACCESS / SURROUNDINGS
Approximately 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport.
About 15 minutes from the Yufuin IC on the Kyushu Expressway.
It is also about a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Yufuin Station.
Access Information
| Address | 547-1 Kawaminami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-shi Oita 879-5103 |
|---|---|
| Shuttle Service | Complimentary shuttle service is available from JR Yufuin Station to Kirara. (15:00–16:30) Advance reservation required by 3:00 PM on the day before your stay. |
| Parking | Available (Complimentary) |
| Reservation Center | 0120-330-835(Mon–Fri: 10:00–16:00) |
| Front Desk | 0977-28-8787 |
By Car
From Yufuin IC on the Kyushu Expressway,
drive toward Oita for approximately 15 minutes.
Proceed along Prefectural Route 617,
turn left at the Ishimatsu intersection,
then turn right at the sign for Kirara.
From Various Directions
From Fukuoka
From Hakata Station, take the Kyushu Transverse Expressway to Yufuin IC,
then proceed via National Route 210 and Prefectural Route 11
(approximately 1 hour 40 minutes).
From Kumamoto
From Kumamoto Airport, travel via Milk Road,
then Prefectural Route 11 in Yufuin Town Kawanishi
(approximately 2 hours).
From Oita Airport
From Oita Airport, take National Route 213,
then the Oita Airport Road to Hiji IC,
continue to Yufuin IC,
then proceed via National Route 210 and Prefectural Route 11
(approximately 50 minutes).
Nearby Attractions
Yufuin is a hot spring town that spreads across the foothills of Mt. Yufu,
often referred to as the “Bungo Fuji.”
It lies in a secluded area between Oita City and Beppu City,
in the northern part of Kyushu.
While today it is widely loved as a popular tourist destination,
the basin of Mt. Yufu is blessed with clear, flowing streams
and remains a tranquil land rich in natural beauty.
Yufuin Town
Yunotsubo Street, which extends from JR Yufuin Station, is the town’s main thoroughfare.
Lined with popular sweet shops known for long queues, charming cafés, stylish restaurants using local Yufuin vegetables, and souvenir stores,
the street stretches left and right like rows of Edo-style townhouses, forming the vibrant heart of Yufuin.
Mt. Yufu
A mountain located on the border between Yufu City and Beppu City.
Its striking form, with twin rocky peaks rising sharply to the east and west, has been revered since ancient times as a sacred mountain believed to be home to the gods, giving rise to many legends and tales.
Known affectionately as the “Bungo Fuji,” Mt. Yufu is one of Oita Prefecture’s most celebrated peaks.
Thanks to its accessibility, it is the second most popular mountain in the region after the Kuju Mountain Range.
Unagihime Shrine
Also known as “Rokusho-gu” due to the enshrinement of six deities including Kuninotokotachi-no-Mikoto,
this shrine has long been cherished by the local community.
Within its spacious grounds, cedar trees grow naturally,
and visitors can also see the remaining stump of the former sacred tree that was felled by a typhoon.
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ROOMS
A Japanese-modern space where comfort and freshness converge.Every guest room features a semi-open-air bath with 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water.
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CUISINE
A creative kaiseki course showcasing the bounty of the Bungo Channel’s seafood, along with an abundance of vegetables and mountain delicacies from the Yufuin region.Within each carefully chosen vessel, you will find the seasonal flavors of Oita.
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