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10 Best Hotels in Kyushu

Kyushu, located off the southern tip of the mainland, is Japan's third-largest island and boasts a long history and vibrant culture. It is the perfect getaway for any season and is renowned for its incredible landscapes, including lush mountains, scenic beaches, and plentiful onsen (hot springs). Whether you want to indulge in the museums and nightlife of Fukuoka, dine on fantastic regional cuisine, hike to the top of Mount Yufu, or relax in a thermal hot spring, Kyushu offers all of these experiences and more.

 

1. Tokyu Stay Fukuoka Tenjin

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In the heart of Fukuoka City, Tokyu Stay Fukuoka Tenjin is a chic stay near numerous popular attractions. The hotel offers a delectable breakfast buffet and rooms with spacious bathtubs, cozy reading nooks, kitchen appliances, and a washer and dryer for added convenience. For guests who love to cook or are planning longer stays, rooms with kitchenettes are also available. With fresh complimentary coffee also available in the lobby, no detail has been spared to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. 

 

2. Yufuin Baien Garden Resort

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Surrounded by mountains and breathtaking gardens, Yufuin Baien Garden Resort in Yufu is nothing short of ideal if you're searching for tranquility and relaxation. The rooms feature open floor plans with sliding doors and wide windows so that guests can enjoy the surrounding greenery and tatami floors to amplify the classic Japanese atmosphere. With stunning outdoor baths, Japanese-style breakfast, and kaiseki course cuisine, this inn perfectly blends traditional charm and luxury. 

 

3. Beppu Onsen Suginoi Hotel (Orix Hotels & Resorts)

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Beppu Onsen Suginoi Hotel is a relaxed, family-friendly option that sacrifices none of the luxuries. Located in Beppu, one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts renowned for producing more hot spring water than anywhere else in the country, this hotel boasts an abundance of options for guests to unwind. Featuring open-air baths with ocean views, plenty of dining choices, and entertainment venues offering bowling and numerous other activities, it has something for everyone. The rooms are luxurious and modern, and families will especially love the spacious rooms. 

 

4. Yufuin Onsen Oyado Yufunosho

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Located in a quaint, semi-secluded area on the outskirts of Yufu, Yufuin Onsen Oyado Yufunosho is a restful getaway with plenty of entertainment options nearby. The enchanting tatami-adorned rooms, fantastic customer service, and superb food provide customers with a top-tier ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) experience with a contemporary flair. Here, guests can unwind in the baths, lounge around in a yukata robes, and enjoy a view of a beautiful starry night sky.

 

5. Yufuin Onsen Yufuin Sansuikan

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Situated in the center of the trendy onsen town of YufuinYufuin Onsen Yufuin Sansuikan is an excellent choice for travelers looking to take in the local culture while enjoying Japanese hot springs. With various room choices, including Western and traditional Japanese styles, a splendid seasonal buffet, outdoor baths with a view of Mount Yufu, a spa, and complimentary drinks in the lounge, guests will feel perfectly at ease just staying in. Or, step out onto the town and check out the many cafes, museums, and landmarks within a short walk. 

 

6. Yufuin Onsen Oyado Gorinka

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Another outstanding ryokan located in Yufuin, Yufuin Onsen Oyado Gorinka, with its traditional ambiance and serene environment, evokes a feeling of timeless comfort. With excellent amenities such as secluded rooms with adjoining hot spring baths and complimentary yukata to wear during their stay, guests will feel as though they are living in an onsen home of their very own. While this ryokan does not offer any food options, the plentiful local restaurants just outside the door will excite any culinary enthusiast. 

 

7. Tokyu Stay Hakata

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Tokyu Stay Hakata in Fukuoka is a sleek hotel known for superior hospitality and a premium location close to many of the city's historic shrines, museums, and the Hakataza Theater that showcases traditional Kabuki performances and musicals. Designed to accommodate short and long-term stays, each room maximizes guest comfort with large plush beds, laundry machines, and microwave ovens. As this hotel offers rooms with kitchenettes, guests can dine in, check out the fantastic buffet-style breakfast featuring local and international dishes, or grab a delicious lunch of fresh Japanese-style cuisine. 

 

8. The Blossom Kumamoto

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The Blossom Kumamoto epitomizes luxury with its eye-catching views and elegant rooms with cozy reading nooks and sumptuous beds. This stylish Western-style hotel next to the JR station in Kumamoto includes amenities such as a lush courtyard, observation deck, fitness center, and an elegant spa with large bathing pools. With dining options from local Kyushu fare to a bar with local sake  (Japanese rice wine), this location ensures plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy the beautiful city view. 

 

9. Yufuin Onsen Oyado Yufuintei

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With a lantern-lit entrance and walkways, idyllic gardens, and tatamilined rooms, Yufuin Onsen Oyado Yufuintei embodies one of the best authentic Japanese ryokan experiences. Known for its customer service, guests come here to lounge in yukata while dining on delectable kaisekicooking—including wagyu beef options—and soak in the picturesque hot spring baths. To add to the experience, grab a beer or some sake and try a complimentary onsen tamago , a custardy boiled egg slow-boiled in the hot spring waters. 

 

10. Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion

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Built to combine local art and architecture with modern design, Mitsui Garden Hotel Fukuoka Gion gives off a feeling of sophisticated serenity. This stay offers numerous upscale amenities to ensure a luxurious stay, including large, brightly lit rooms, mouth-watering dining options, and a massage service. But what particularly sets it apart are the rooftop baths. With both indoor and outdoor options, these lavish baths overlooking Fukuoka's port town are a great way to unwind and offer a stunning view of a bustling cultural hub.

 

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