What a lovely location, situation along a stream in a secluded valley. The staff were very helpful. The cave onsen was great fun and mostly in good condition. The room was large, with a living/sleeping area, a sitting area with of view of the stream, and an extra room to the side. Except for the draftiness in mid-winter, the room was nice, and we would come back again, but not in winter.

The ryokan is somewhat old but in good condition. However, the typical Japanese-style construction means that the room is drafty in the wintertime, and while we were there in mid-winter, the room was pretty cold even with the heater on all night. We would highly recommend this ryokan, except for wintertime.

Fantastic stay at Shimizu Ryokan. The onsen was great and we even got the opportunity to use the large common onsen alone as a couple. The staff would drive us to the train station whenever we wanted to visit Yufuin and picked us up. The room was confirtable and we had everything we needed. I really reccommend Shimizu Ryokan to anyone wanting a onsen experience in a quiet and peaceful place. The village was small, but charming. If you want more resturants, Yufuin is close by train.

Well, not quite sure how but we got the best room in the place. Six tatami bedroom with an eight tatami living room, terrace onto a private zen garden, and en suite toilet. The onsen are great, with a large shared onsen inside a cave (gender segregated), and a private bath available by booking. The bar with an open fire is a great place to relax after the onsen.

Be aware there's only one restaurant in the village, to get a choice of to eat out of hours you'll need to travel 10km. We had a car so it wasn't a problem but if you're planning to use taxi or public transport be prepared.

Shimizu Ryokan is so charming. Their service was great and all staff is super nice. Not great standard like chain hotel but they provide all the service from their heart. So, in my opinion, it's so charimg and beyond the experience I've ever met. Also, the cave onsen is amazing, and beautiful. Around Ryokan ia so natural. Even we've a little bad luck that there's some construction but look over that point the town is so natural we can hear river sound with a lot of tree and mountain. Just like we are in some real scenery of rl Studio Ghibi animation! Transportation was far from Yufuin around 2 stations. Train schedule is around every 1 hour from Yufuin station with not much convenience public tranaportation. Don't worry, we may request owner to pick up from Yunohiro Station. So, if you well manage your time, I'm surely that would be very easy to access the ryokan Hope I could have a chance to return back and stay longer next time.

Amazing stay! The Yunohira town is quiet and beautiful, so as the hotel. The cave onsen is definitely different from those we’ve been to. Shimizu sann was very kind to us and gave us ride from the hotel to the station everyday. As we learned the hotel was opened 98 years ago and it’s almost its 100 anniversary! we hope to visit here again in the autumn or winter time to enjoy the different views.

Mr. Yoshi and his staff were so helpful, they went out of their way to make things easy for us. Clean and comfortable. Also, the best onsen!!! Right next to the Ryokan, the water flowed down the hill and was right outside our window. If you want a peaceful and beautiful environment, this is the place. Worth it!

No negatives, nothing to complain about.

The cave onsen is stunning. My wife and I also enjoy the private onsen a lot. The whole environment of Shimizu is like in a Japanese style fairy story. Love it

Nothing to complaint. it would be great if we come back next time can enjoy the cuisine since they are currently not providing meals.

1. offers several types of cozy spa(private, public)🧖🧖‍♀️ 2. offers a very pleasant and detailed service☺️(including pickup service from and back to station🚙🚉) 3. offers a magnificent picturesque view to walk and look around🖼️🏞️🎑

No words to say🤫

Shimizu Ryokan was a peaceful oasis. Our room was spacious, quiet and overlooked a beautiful garden. Shimizu san, his daughter and sister welcomed us and made sure we had everything we needed to have a relaxing visit. We were able to use both the public and the private onsen. They were spotlessly clean and well-appointed and the water was luxuriously hot! The kaiseki dinner and breakfast were both delicious.

The Onsen were amazing, especially the one in the cave. The town is also quite beautiful, when the lanterns are turned on, it creates such an atmosphere

They didn’t serves any meal since last year and there is a really limited options nearby