Located in the heart of the quaint onsen village of Yufuin in Oita, Hinoharu Ryokan offers guests the chance to soak in beautifully landscaped onsen hot pools in a peaceful, refined atmosphere.
![room-interior](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/room-interior-770x514.jpg)
Established almost 100 years ago, the current buildings date from a complete rebuild in the year 2000.
![Private onsen available for reservation](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/private-onsen-770x514.jpg)
The ryokan has two separate onsen pools for men and women as well as a pool that can be reserved privately for couples or families. Additionally, two of the rooms have rotenburo – open air baths attached to the room.
![A rotenburo overlooking a private garden](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/room-bath-770x514.jpg)
The entrance to Hinoharu is just a stone’s throw from Tsubonoyu Kaido – an historic street lined with an interesting variety of shops and restaurants.
![The entrance to HInoharu Ryokan](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/hinoharu-sign-770x514.jpg)
If you want to look around the area, the staff will give you helpful advice on activities and places of interest nearby.
![Reception](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2016/08/hinoharu-reception-770x513.jpg)