Fodor's Expert Review Sansou Murata

1264--2 Yufuin-cho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita-ken, 879-5102, Japan

This unique and special place mixes the best of Western and Japanese accommodations, with rooms mostly in freestanding houses in a wooded setting, making autumn one of the best times to visit. Most ryokan serve only Japanese food, but Murata has an Italian restaurant and a full bar where you can sit fireside and enjoy after-dinner drinks. If you get bored with taking baths, there is a small but elegant art museum whose well-curated exhibitions change twice-yearly. The food is made of the finest ingredients, and all dishes are delicately flavored and exquisitely presented. The menu changes every month and includes options for vegetarians. 

PROS

  • incredible food
  • marvelous staff
  • real taste and atmosphere

CONS

  • no wheelchair-accessible rooms
  • expensive
  • fixed price for rooms all year

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 0977-84--5000

HOTEL DETAILS

12 rooms
Rate Includes: All-Inclusive

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