Overview

Yunogo Grand Hotel welcomes you to one of the “Mimasaka Three Hot Springs” of Okayama Prefecture, known for its gentle, therapeutic waters and long bathing tradition. Here, you can relax in a variety of baths—including outdoor hot springs framed by natural stone, barrel saunas, and foot baths—while enjoying views of the surrounding mountain scenery. The hotel’s design blends traditional Japanese style with thoughtful modern touches, offering both comfort and cultural charm.

Whether you visit for an overnight stay or a day trip, you can savor seasonal cuisine made with fresh local ingredients, unwind in comfortable rooms, and explore a wide range of in-house facilities.

Accommodation

Yunogo Grand Hotel offers multiple room types to suit your travel style:

• Sui Gyoku Floor – Newly opened in 2023, this modern Japanese-style floor includes bed rooms and open-air bath suites. Rooms feature Simmons beds, Ryukyu tatami, hinoki bath amenities, and carefully chosen furnishings. Each has its own private Wi-Fi, large TV, and luxury amenities selected from a female guest’s perspective.
• Deluxe Rooms – Spacious Japanese-Western rooms combining tatami areas with twin beds, ideal for families or couples seeking more space.
• Standard Japanese-style Rooms – Tatami rooms offering a traditional experience and views of the Yunogo countryside.
• Special Rooms with Private Bath – Rooms with private baths (non-hot spring) for those who prefer bathing in privacy.
• Western-style Single Rooms – Designed for business travelers or solo guests, with ample space and functional comfort.

All rooms come with yukata, tea-making facilities, and a range of toiletries to ensure a comfortable stay.

Dining

The hotel’s dining celebrates the flavors of Mimasaka and neighboring regions. Seasonal menus highlight fresh vegetables, seafood, and premium meats. Signature options include:

• Seasonal Kaiseki Courses – Multi-course meals that change with the seasons, featuring local delicacies and artful presentation.
• Steak Kaiseki – A combination of Japanese kaiseki with the richness of grilled beef steak, served alongside creative side dishes.
• Nagi Beef Kaiseki – A full-course experience built around the rare and highly prized local Nagi beef, prepared in various styles such as steak, shabu-shabu, and tataki.
• Luxury Kaiseki – A lavish selection featuring premium ingredients like lobster, abalone, and Nagi beef in one menu.

Breakfast offers a variety of Japanese dishes served in the hotel’s dining spaces, ensuring a balanced and satisfying start to your day.

Onsen and Wellness

Yunogo Onsen’s waters are globally rare, with a mild temperature slightly above body heat and a unique nitrogen content that promotes blood circulation and a lasting warmth after bathing. The hotel offers:

• Outdoor Baths – Surrounded by natural stone and open to the sky, with separate facilities for men and women.
• Large Indoor Baths – “Chouju no Yu” for men and “Bijin no Yu” for women, both featuring outdoor bath areas. The source water is known for easing joint pain, improving skin health, and promoting overall relaxation.
• Barrel Sauna – A Finnish-style sauna in a traditional wooden barrel design, offering gentle heat and the natural scent of wood.
• Private Baths – Two non-hot spring herbal baths for exclusive use: the stone-built “Musashi no Yu” and the cypress-scented “Otsuu no Yu.”
• Foot Bath – A courtyard foot bath open to both staying guests and day visitors.

Guests with tattoos can use the public baths, or reserve a private bath for exclusive use.

Facilities

• Lobby lounge with welcome drinks and evening sweets
• Garden café with coffee, tea, light meals, and seasonal treats such as shaved ice in summer
• Two main dining venues: Saika (modern Japanese dining) and a traditional banquet hall
• Multipurpose banquet and meeting spaces with both table seating and traditional low seating
• Gift shop offering local products and the hotel’s own specialty items
• Three smoking rooms and a coin laundry
• Massage chairs available for relaxation
• Pet accommodations in a secure on-site “Wanko House” with air conditioning, surveillance cameras, and remote viewing for owners

Activities

From Yunogo Grand Hotel, you can explore the surrounding Mimasaka area:

• Visit local temples and shrines
• Enjoy seasonal festivals in the town
• Take scenic drives into the Okayama countryside
• Experience local craft workshops and food tastings

The hotel also provides a free shuttle bus service to make access easier for travelers.

Additional Features

Check-in from 3:00 p.m., check-out by 10:00 a.m.

Free parking available (winter visitors should prepare snow tires or chains)

Non-smoking rooms with designated smoking areas on lower floors