Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (1)
How do I get there? Can I come by train?
By train, take a Chutetsu bus from in front of JR Okayama Station to Chugoku-Katsuyama (about 109 minutes), then the community bus to Yubara Onsen (about 34 minutes), and walk about 5 minutes. By car it is about 5 minutes from Yubara IC on the Yonago Expressway.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00. The curfew is midnight. Please contact us in advance if you will arrive later than planned.
Rooms (1)
How many rooms are there, and of what types?
It is a small inn with 8 rooms (7 in some listings) across two buildings, Musuian and Shokuto-kan. Every room has its own hot spring bath and a view over the Asahi River.
Prices (1)
Is the bathing tax charged separately?
Yes, a bathing tax of 150 yen per person is charged separately.
Day-use bathing (1)
Can I use the baths without staying overnight?
Day-use bathing is available in the Shokuto-kan building. The large communal bath is 1,100 yen (12:00-16:00) and the private bath 5,500 yen for 60 minutes. Please note that we are closed on Thursdays.
Hot springs (2)
What kind of hot spring is it? Does the water flow continuously from the source?
The water rises naturally from beneath the building and is used at 100 per cent, flowing continuously from the source. Every bath in the Shokuto-kan building is fed this way, and all rooms in the Musuian accommodation wing also have their own hot spring bath.
Is there a private bath?
There is a private bath at 5,500 yen for 60 minutes (also available to day visitors). Overnight guests should check and book through the official website or at the front desk.
Highlights (1)
I heard this was a model for Spirited Away. Is that true?
The inn was founded in 1688 and is described on sites such as the Okayama Prefecture Tourism Federation as one of the models for Spirited Away. The retro interior has a distinctive atmosphere.
Equipment (1)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available inside the inn.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
Dinner is a creative Italian-French course prepared by our chef using local ingredients, including Nagi beef, wagyu from Okayama Prefecture. Day visitors can also have an Italian lunch set (from 2,000 yen) or a full French course (from 11,000 yen, booking required).
House rules (1)
What is the smoking policy?
Please check the official website or call for details. Booking sites may also carry information on the smoking rules.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official website or call for capacity and charges.
Other (6)
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.
What time is check-out?
10:00.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
How do I get there?
About 5 minutes by car from Yubara IC on the Yonago Expressway. About 34 minutes on the community bus bound for Yubara and Hiruzen Kogen from Chugoku-Katsuyama Station, alighting at Yubara Onsen, then about 5 minutes on foot.
What is the address?
27 Yubara Onsen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture