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Yufuin Waraneko no Yado

Property class: 3

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A stone-floored courtyard with a central water feature, surrounded by wooden fencing and greenery.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden entrance, a stone pathway, and a garden with various plants and a lantern.
A traditional Japanese building with a wooden sign above the entrance.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, low tables, and sliding doors.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two cat-shaped chairs, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$280
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Explore the area

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Kawaminami 1607-2, Yufuincho, Yufu, Oita, 879-5103
  • Place, Unagihime Shrine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, African Safari
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Hells of Beppu
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oita (OIT)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, two cat-shaped cushions on chairs, a round table, and a sliding door with a view to the outside.

Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

View all photos for Corner Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, two cat-shaped chairs, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Corner Japanese Room with Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

  • Mountain view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

View all photos for Japanese Room with 1 Loft Bed and Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

A bunk bed room with a desk and a window.

Japanese Room with 1 Loft Bed and Shared Bath (Caters to 13years old or older)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Yufu

At Yufuin Waraneko no Yado you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Unagihime Shrine and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Norman Rockwell Yufuin Museum. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a front desk safe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of train drop-off service. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Yufuin Onsen ryokan include Kinrin Lake and Hells of Beppu.

What's nearby

  • Unagihime Shrine - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kinrin Lake - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kijima Kogen Park - 21 min drive - 12.1 km
  • African Safari - 26 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Hells of Beppu - 33 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Minami-Yufu Station - 2 min drive
  • Oita (OIT) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪居酒屋まる - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪由布まぶし 心 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪陽だまり食堂 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪こうき・由布隠酒家そば - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Telato - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Yufuin Waraneko no Yado also features a garden and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Yufu ryokan is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado offers 5 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and spring water baths. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). The ryokan bathing area is open from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free train station drop-off shuttle from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 250.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Inn
Waraneko no Yado Inn
Waraneko no Yado
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Yufu
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Ryokan
Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Ryokan Yufu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado on 13 Dec 2026 start from NZ$280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Yep, Yufuin Waraneko no Yado has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

The closest beach to Yufuin Waraneko no Yado is Mochigahama Seaside Park (15.4 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

No, but there are spring water baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

No, Yufuin Waraneko no Yado does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Yufuin Waraneko no Yado?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Yufuin Waraneko no Yado Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The kindest, sweetest staff ever. Amazingly priced for the level of service, the outdoor Onsen, and cat Cafe all included??? I would come back to Yufuin just to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Japanese hotel. Well accommodating and nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was such a wonderful and cute hotel. The owners and staff are so friendly and helped with our luggages! They provided hotel and cat cafe instructions to us in English and took the time to explain everything to us. The location is about an 8 minutes drive from the Yufuin shopping area so a car is recommended. The cats are adorable! The hot springs were amazing as well! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best hotel we’ve ever stayed at. A totally unexpected delight!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredible staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is very polite and helpful, always full of smile. Cat's cafe is really good, Onsen is nice. I would definitely wanna come back next time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredibly beautiful garden house with cats and private onsen. Very clean and quiet. Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This local style hotel with cat is so great

It's a GREAT hotel, staff is helpful and friendly. It's a great moment to stay here and play with all cats (Wara is the most lovely one~). Will consider to come again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and helpful. The environment was full of cat’s pattern. Cats are always seen and they are lovely. I like this hotel and will recommend to my friends. Nice place and beautiful scenery.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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If you like Cat’s and Onsen’s then this is the place for you. The onsen is nice and private for you to relax in with no worries either indoor or outdoor. All the cats are so adorable. The staff are so kind and accommodating. Want to come back soon. Highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice owners, clean structure with private onsens. It's a bit outside Yufuin so it's very recommended if you have a car. Nice room, a bit expensive compared to a similar structure. You will appreciate many aspects of the structure if you're a cat lover.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great experience! Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and delicious food. The cats theme is charming and we loved being able to spend time with them. It was nice having a private onsen and since there are limited guests, we didn’t have to reserve and were able to bathe whenever we asked. I recommend staying more than one night, and wish the trip were longer. Thank you for the beautiful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Tidy, cats are so cute and the outside hot spring is beautiful , but the train tracks are too close, and it would noisy when the train passes by, it made us too hard to sleep and car park is not closed to hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent ryokan with super friendly staff, we really enjoyed our stay. The cats are cute and well taken care of, the baths are great and the room is pleasant. There is one caveat that needs to be mentioned: This is a cat-*themed* ryokan centered around the cats in the cat cafe that it hosts. The cafe is located inside the ryokan but acts as a separate entity and requires separate payment onsite. Very recommended for cat lovers! :3
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place was so cute and so much fun! It was a very relaxing weekend thanks to the staff and the cats. The establishment is cash only and you pay ¥1,000 yen per day for cat cafe access. Each morning your cat treats are restocked and you are left with a little snack as well to enjoy while playing with the cats. I will admit, the road to the hotel is a little rough, but that is bo flaw to the establishment. The staff are very kind, attentive, and accomodating. The room was also spacious and beautiful. I hope one day I may go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very interesting landscape and loved the osen. It is one of the few private osens where I could bathe with my partner. One thing that should be made clear on the Expedia description is that you can only pay with cash!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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힘든 일상을 내려놓고 쉬고 싶어 선택한 곳이었는데, 결론적으로 너무나 만족하는 최고의 휴식을 누리고 왔습니다. 친철한 주인 분과 귀여운 고양이 친구들, 프라이빗 온천, 쾌적하고 귀여운 객실. 모든 것이 완벽했습니다. 꼭 다시 가보고 싶은 곳입니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre séjour était juste parfait ! Le personnel est au petit soin, le logement, les onsen et le café à chat sont extrêmement agréables.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
溫馨小巧的日式旅店，員工都非常的親切。店內的貓咪很可愛，可以付JPY1000撸貓兩天(從check in 後到check out前，有時段管制)，很乾淨沒有貓咪的味道或是毛髮等問題。唯一的小失望是加訂了
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
原本打算到貓貓溫泉酒店過一晚除浸溫泉外，又可和貓貓一齊開心的過一個晚上但很失望，晚餐是店舖叫的外賣份量很少是普通的定食不能加量而且得幾嚿肉，這點必須要改善。 若要和貓貓玩卻原來需要進入另外一間貓房並要付款才可進入，這一點也令人失望！ 職員是非常的友善有禮，這點是值得讚。性價比不高。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ペット不可
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
객실도 깨끗하고 온천도 프라이빗하게 이용할 수 있어서 좋습니다. 온천이 3개라 이용하기도 편리해요. 무엇보다 관리자 분들이 정말 친절합니다.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025