Boasting open-air natural hot spring baths and a massage salon, Saigakukan provides chic Japanese-style guest rooms with a historic ambiance. JR Yufuin Station is a 5-minute drive away, and free pick-up shuttles are available. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The property provides Japanese-style rooms with traditional futon bedding or rooms with Western beds and a tatami (woven-straw) seating area. A room type is allocated to the guests on arrival, and it is subject to availability. A satellite TV, a fridge and an electric kettle are provided in all rooms. Some rooms come with a private bathroom, while others have shared bathroom. Guests at Saigakukan can relax in the hot spring baths or unwind with rejuvenating treatments at the salon. Some common baths can be reserved for private use. Luggage can be stored at the front desk. Oita Airport is a 70-minute drive from the property. Lake Kinrin is a 25-minute walk away, and Yunotsubo-Kaido Street can be reached within a 20-minute walk. On-site Waremokou restaurant serves Japanese dishes prepared with local ingredients. The restaurant offers Mount Yufu views from the terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free private parking

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


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Cynthia
United States United States
Very comfortable and roomy room. We loved the private onsens and used them multiple times.
Shelisa
United States United States
The public bath was beautiful and the private baths are also super nice and perfect for those with tattoos. The dining area also has fantastic views of the mountains and the valley/town. They offer a pick up and drop off service daily to take you...
Sakaue
United States United States
Awesome food: breakfast & dinner. Staff was very gracious and accommodating.
Masayo
Canada Canada
The private baths, the main bath, and the relaxing room were very serene and calming. The view of Mount Yufu from the baths as well as the dining hall was magnificent. Friendly staff. Well laid out details about their hours. Free shuttle rides...
Yuriy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely fantastic! Really great experience of traditional hotel with perfect dinner and breakfast and everything one might need for a relaxing stay. Hot bath in the room is a whole different level of experiencing onsens. Totally recommend!
Bruno
France France
It is located 30 min walk away from Yufuin downtown, close to a Shinto Temple. Views are amazing for the mountain, so you feel immersed on nature. Staff is extremely kind. You can do rentals of Japanese attire, so as your family group, can have...
Morten
Denmark Denmark
Nice Onsen Great food Great service Nice Mountain View Free minibar and coffee in room Free transfers to station
Hanpyo
South Korea South Korea
Very kind and professional staffs were awesome. View was amazing and spacious and clean onsen satisfied me. I love the food, dinners were spectacular. Servers were kind and attentive!
Powen
Taiwan Taiwan
Great Mountain View and delicious meal arrangement
Arata
Japan Japan
すべてが良かったです!外国人のスタッフさんも、笑顔で丁寧に接客してくれました。食事も抜群で、夕食の刺身のプリップリの食感やステーキのおいしさは、ランクが高いお魚やお肉なのだろうと思いました。最高でした!私にとっては、大奮発の宿泊でしたが、また必ず彩岳館に泊まりたいと思っています!ありがとうございました😊

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
レストラン #1
  • Cuisine
    Japanese

Amenities of Saigakukan

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to indicate the mode of transport to the property at the time of booking.

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.

To use the property's free shuttle from JR Yufuin Station, please call the property upon arrival at the station.

Guests arriving after 17:30 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in.

The property has a curfew at midnight. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.

Please inform Saigakukan of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 中保由第2412号の1

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