Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Yufu

The onsen, the staff, food, facilities, accessibility, Akarita

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 101% Recommended – A Hidden Gem in Yufu, Japan Our stay at Space Vessel was honestly one of the most memorable experiences we’ve ever had in Japan. We visited two months ago, and until now, I still feel like I left a piece of my heart there. The place itself is incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Waking up beside the beautiful mountains of Yufu felt unreal — quiet surroundings, fresh air, and stunning scenery that instantly makes you feel calm and refreshed. It’s the perfect escape if you want to disconnect from stress and simply enjoy nature and serenity. One of the highlights of our stay was enjoying the BBQ, sauna, and bonfire at the property. Everything felt so cozy and relaxing. Spending the evening having BBQ with the cold mountain air, then enjoying the sauna and sitting around the bonfire made the experience even more special and unforgettable. It truly felt like healing for the soul. What made our stay even more amazing was the owner, Jang. He is one of the kindest and most accommodating hosts we’ve ever met. From the moment we arrived, he welcomed us so warmly and made us feel at home right away. He truly went above and beyond for us during our entire stay. He even drove us to a car rental place about 30 minutes away, but unfortunately we couldn’t rent because I didn’t have an International Driving Permit (IDP). Instead of leaving us disappointed, Jang personally drove us around Beppu and Yufuin, toured us around the area, dropped us off, picked us up, and made sure every single request we had was taken care of. He genuinely wanted our trip to become meaningful and unforgettable — and it truly was. One of the sweetest gestures was when he even sent us to Hello Kitty Airport before our flight to Tokyo. That level of hospitality is something you rarely experience anymore. This place is not just accommodation — it’s an experience filled with warmth, kindness, peace, and beautiful memories.

Love everything about it, nothing to complain about, we are driving, so location is great, just a few minutes to tourist attractions. House is like brand new, and super clean. Owner responds quickly. Love the onsen, the pool and the view, it’s like my dream house🩷

The hosts were gracious and extremely welcoming. The room was large and comfortable yet cozy and warm (during a chilly November). The futon was very comfortable. The breakfast and dinner that the hosts prepared for me were absolutely amazing and worth far beyond the nominal price I paid. They also kindly made many changes to accommodate my specific dietary requirements.

Amazing place, staff is very friendly, private Onsens are very nice, location is amazing. The room was very clean and with beautiful details and the bed was super comfy.

I loved that it was so close, walking distance, to the floral village and other streets with vendors on it.

The Onsen itself, great mountain side location, beautiful view, the meals and friendliness of the staffs

Loved the traditional ryokan vibe and the scenery. Loved the kaiseiki breakfast.