Question 1

How do I get there? Can I come by train?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How many rooms are there, and of what types?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is the bathing tax charged separately?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a bathing tax of 150 yen per person is charged separately.

Question 5

Can I use the baths without staying overnight?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What kind of hot spring is it? Does the water flow continuously from the source?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Is there a private bath?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

I heard this was a model for Spirited Away. Is that true?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available inside the inn.

Question 10

What is the food like?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 11

What is the smoking policy?

Accepted Answer

Please check the official website or call for details. Booking sites may also carry information on the smoking rules.

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official website or call for capacity and charges.

Question 13

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.

Question 14

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.

Question 15

What time is check-out?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 16

What time is check-in?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 17

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

27 Yubara Onsen, Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture

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