Fodor's Expert Review Sansou Murata
1264--2 Yufuin-cho Kawakami, Yufu, Oita-ken, 879-5102, Japan
This unique and special place mixes the best of Western and Japanese accommodations, with rooms mostly in freestanding houses in a wooded setting, making autumn one of the best times to visit. Most ryokan serve only Japanese food, but Murata has an Italian restaurant and a full bar where you can sit fireside and enjoy after-dinner drinks. If you get bored with taking baths, there is a small but elegant art museum whose well-curated exhibitions change twice-yearly. The food is made of the finest ingredients, and all dishes are delicately flavored and exquisitely presented. The menu changes every month and includes options for vegetarians.
PROS
- incredible food
- marvelous staff
- real taste and atmosphere
CONS
- no wheelchair-accessible rooms
- expensive
- fixed price for rooms all year
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Rate Includes: All-Inclusive