Enowa Yufuin

We stayed for three nights in one of the pool villas at the top of the hill. It was a wonderful experience that we hope to be able to do again. We booked on the 30% discount rate for paying 90 days in advance and we thought the price for the experience(I suppose close to $2k a night) was a bargain. The room itself was spacious and very private. We never felt the need to put on our suits as we used the outdoor bath and pool. the indoor bath was also a great feature that my wife used many times during our stay. the staff was very friendly and efficient. They would take us up the hill to our villa in a buggy and pick us up for dinner or excursions. Of course the food was a highlight of the stay with the Chef doing some special things with his farm to table style. We had three dinners during our stay and each was unique. the quality of the food is one thing that makes a stay at Enowa a bargain even at the prices they charge. Enowa is a very modern Inn that has few peers in Japan. We have stayed at Zaborin in Hokkaido and at Amanemu is Ise, both of which could be peers of Enowa. Its not a traditional japanese inn but a modern take on the genre with incredible food and service.

I arrived in Fukuoka on a day when almost 500 flights were cancelled back at home due massive typhoon Saola, so getting to Enowa Yufuin was such a gift and blessing. Style. Contemporary, minimalist & elegant hotel with an art gallery aesthetic Setting. Calming little spot near Mount Yufu, yet only 5 minutes drive away from downtown Explore. Wander pretty Yufuin downtown for cute shops & food, the Kengo Kuma Comico Art Museum. Beppu is a 30 minutes drive away Rooms. My room (202) had a semi outdoor hot spring which I soaked in while listening to the rustling of leaves, it wasn’t quite as hot as I would like but maybe they dialed down the temperature because of me. There was an unexpected and calming rock plant in the sleek room. @ the hotel. Tranquil vibe. Sustainably minded amenities, no single use plastics. Loved the super thoughtful staff here too. Food & drinks @ Restaurant Jimgu. A beautiful, creative, & whimsical farm driven tasting menu served on exquisite tableware, paired with interesting sake, wine & etc picked by Makoto Tominaga. Even peppermint tea was above par as were from freshly plucked leaves. Friendly & talented Tashi Gyamtso is a fantastic chef with Blue Hill @ Stone Barns & Kikunoi Honten pedigree Prices. Not cheap @ $947 for entry level rooms to $2400 for pool villa but price did include the fabulous and delicious dinner experience Rating. 5/5 I’ve stayed in 3 hotels in nearby Beppu before but if I am ever in this area again, coming back here is a no brainer !