Ryokan Maruya vs Secret Base Tokinokakera

Same City · Yufu Distance: 7.3km
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Ryokan Maruya

★★ 2-Star
9.0 14
Yufu
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Secret Base Tokinokakera

★★★ 3-Star
8.6 715
Yufu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (28)
8.6 (784)
Trip.com
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3.6 (2)
Overall Average
9.0 (28)
8.6 (786)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ryokan Maruya Secret Base Tokinokakera
Strengths Strengths
+ Evening kaiseki and breakfast quality is very high, with many reviews saying they ate until full + Host is friendly, communicates well in English, and pick-up service is convenient
+ Owner communicates kindly using translator and even provides pickup, repeated in reviews + Traditional tatami rooms and fluffy bedding are comfortable
+ Private and cozy onsen perfect for healing, as per reviews + Clean family hot spring bath available 24 hours is great
+ Away from central Yufuin, quiet rural village vibe is great + Spacious rooms feel private and quiet
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Far from Yufuin, inconvenient travel and tricky pickup contact noted in reviews - Shared bathrooms and showers are worn and inconvenient
- Rooms small and cold, heater too dry in some complaints - Poor soundproofing lets upstairs footsteps be heard
- Need to call owner each time for onsen, feels bothersome

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Families

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Guest Reviews

Ryokan Maruya

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Dinner and breakfast delicious, owner kind. Private onsen great.

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Pure healing. Breakfast and dinner best ever.

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Great value, high-end kaiseki. Onsen satisfying.

Agoda 8.4 Group

Room kaiseki is the best feature.

Bit far from Yufuin

Secret Base Tokinokakera

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Host fluent in English, convenient pick-up, spacious room with good soundproofing

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Clean 24hr hot spring, owner provides pick-up

Shared bathroom inconvenient

Agoda 10.0 Group

Upgrade service and shuttle, beautiful night sky

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Tatami and kotatsu for traditional vibe, pleasant hot spring

Trip.com 9.0 Family

Traditional Japanese villa with private bath, host good English

30min walk to station

Location Comparison

Distance: 7.3km

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