“Kinmonko.” Inspired by a small Village, Focus on Stone, Bamboo, and Paper

Yufuin, in Oita Prefecture, is home to a number of famous sights that are unique to the area, including Yufuin Hot Springs, a hot spring resort nestled in the foothills of Mount Yufu; Mount Yufu, also known as Bungo Fuji; and the Kanko Tsuji Carriage, a leisurely sightseeing tour with 15 horse-drawn carriages operating every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. every day.

In this issue, we will introduce you to an onsen inn called Kinmonko. from Oita Prefecture and Yufuin. In this article, we will introduce an onsen ryokan called “Kinmonko.” from Yufuin, Oita Prefecture.

Please take a look at the location, charm and outline of the ryokan for reference.

Location of Kinmonko.

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Kinmonko. is a hot spring hotel where you can spend a luxurious time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with nature and tranquility.

It is accessible by car via the Yufuin Interchange, or by train from Yufuin Station using the JR line, and takes about 5 minutes by taxi.

Kinmonko. was built with the image of a “small village” built quietly in the midst of the Kunugi forest.

The village is not only rich in nature, but is also made of stone, bamboo and paper, so you can enjoy a unique location here.

Attractions of Kinmonko.

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Surrounded by a grove of oak trees, the open-air bath on the hill is the pride of Yufuin, where you can experience nature for yourself.

The baths are made from a fountainhead that gushes out of the ground and contain high levels of moisturizing ingredients to make your skin beautiful, so they are recommended for people who are worried about their beauty.

The area around the bath is an open and relaxing space where you can enjoy an elegant time while enjoying the breeze.

Rooms of Kinmonko.

（Ai）

（Kon）

（Hanada）

（Shu / Akebono）
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Seven spacious detached houses and eight maisonette-type terrace houses are arranged around the main building.

The guest rooms are decorated with different colors of indigo, navy blue, iron, blue, pale blue, pale blue, sky and sky.

The terrace house consists of two rooms, Shu and Akebono, and offers a view of the cityscape of Yufuin.

The cuisine at Kinmonko.

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You can enjoy dishes made from carefully cultivated agricultural products that are unique to Yufuin, Oita Prefecture, where the temperature difference between the cold and hot summer months is extreme.

The many vivid dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients that change with the spring, summer, fall, and winter will give you a sense of peace through the food.

The fresh seafood landed early in the morning from Bungo is our top recommendation.

Basic Information of Kinmonkog.

Summary

What did you think? In this article, I introduced Kinmonko, a hot spring inn located in Yufuin, known as the hot spring village.

Located in Yufuin, a hot-spring village known for its hot springs, the effect of the ryokan is of a high standard.

The charm of this inn is that it is designed with the image of an old-fashioned small village and yet offers a modern, comfortable living environment.

Enjoy the atmosphere of the past, present, and future.