Yufuin Bath Satoyama Chafu
828-1 Yufuincho, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, 879-5103, Japan
Price on request · Traditional Ryokan
Chafu combines the scent of tea with a view of Mount Yufu. Spacious rooms blend Japanese and Western elements, creating a relaxed setting in which the mountain and the inn’s gentle tea theme remain close throughout the stay.
The open-air bath looks toward Mount Yufu and the sky, using natural alkaline spring water on a freely flowing basis. Private bathing options give guests another way to enjoy the water, while the view is the central pleasure of the outdoor soak.
Seasonal dishes accompany the stay. Chafu is best for travelers who want a small Yufuin retreat with a recognisable sensory character: tea in the room, mountain air outside and a bath that frames the landscape. The combination is simple, but more individual than a standard onsen-hotel formula.