Yu no Yado Nagi is a small inn at Unagi Onsen, a hot-spring hamlet beside Lake Unagi (Unagi-ike) in Ibusuki, Kagoshima, inland from the Ibusuki seaside onsen town. Its site describes it as a small inn looking out on the mountains and Lake Unagi, with a hot-spring bath in every room. Before you book, three things matter: it is room only, with no meals; it takes no credit cards and asks for payment in advance; and it is hard to reach without a car.
Yu no Yado Nagi at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 6242 Yamagawa-Narukawa, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0516 |
| Area | Unagi Onsen, by Lake Unagi |
| Rooms | A large room (1–5 guests) and a small room (1–3 guests); all non-smoking |
| Bath | A hot-spring bath in every room, open any time |
| Meals | None (room only) |
| Check-in / out | 16:00 (last 20:00) / 9:30 |
| Curfew | None after check-in |
| Payment | In advance; no credit cards |
| Parking | Free, 8 cars |
| Phone | +81-993-35-2552 (9:00–18:00) |
From the official site, read October 15, 2026.
Where is Yu no Yado Nagi in Ibusuki, and how do I get there?
Where is Unagi Onsen?
Unagi Onsen sits by Lake Unagi in the Yamagawa area of Ibusuki City, not in the seaside onsen town around Ibusuki Station. The inn’s site calls the Unagi district a hidden hot spring, and says Saigo Takamori came here in the early Meiji era to rest and recover in the waters.
Is there a train or bus?
The nearest station is Yamakawa on the JR Ibusuki Makurazaki Line, about 8 minutes by car or about 12 minutes on the Issy bus. From Ibusuki Station, it is about 14 minutes by car or about 22 minutes by bus. The Unagi Onsen bus stop is 3 minutes on foot, but the Ogashita–Unagi–Narukawa line runs only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, two round trips a day. Yamakawa port, for the high-speed ferry, is about 17 minutes by car.
Does the inn offer a pickup?
No. The FAQ says there is no pickup, and that without a car even the supermarket, convenience stores and sightseeing spots are inconvenient to reach. Parking is free for 8 cars. Our Kagoshima map shows where Ibusuki sits in the prefecture.
Rooms and baths at Yu no Yado Nagi
What are the rooms like?
There are two room types: a large room, priced for 1 to 5 guests, and a smaller Japanese-Western room for 1 to 3. All rooms are non-smoking and have a toilet with a bidet seat. The large room has a microwave; the small room does not, as it is too small. Every room is reached by going down stairs, with handrails. Groups of 3 or more lay out their own futons, and stays of 4 nights or more get eco cleaning, once every 3 days. Mineral water is provided in the room.
When can I use the bath?
Each room has its own hot-spring bath, so it is yours alone and open any time. The official photo shows a hinoki-wood tub, and the site says opening the window gives a feel close to a half-open-air bath. The water is a simple hot spring (tanjun onsen), and the views are of the mountains, the lake and the night. There is no shared large bath on the official pages.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. The baths are inside each room, but if this matters to you, ask the inn through its contact form before you book.
Food at a room-only inn: what do I eat at Yu no Yado Nagi?
No meals are served. The FAQ suggests buying a bento or other food and eating at leisure in your room, and bringing in food or ordering delivery is allowed. Shop on the way in, since the inn says stores are hard to reach without a car.
The service page introduces the sume, a stove cooked by natural hot-spring steam, at a fee of 300 yen. Meat, fish and bamboo shoots cannot be cooked in it; eggs take about 7 minutes. Ask the inn how to get there when you arrive.
Prices and rules at Yu no Yado Nagi
Prices are per person per night, room only, from the official price charts. The site does not say whether they include tax, and they change during long holiday periods.
| Room | Weekday, 1 guest | Weekday, 2+ guests | Holiday, 1 guest | Holiday, 2+ guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large room | 14,300 yen | 7,150 yen each (2–5) | 16,500 yen | 8,250 yen each (2–4); 7,700 yen each (5) |
| Small room | 5,500 yen | 5,500 yen each (up to 3) | 6,600 yen | 6,600 yen each (up to 3) |
Official price charts, read October 15, 2026. Bathing tax not included.
What taxes are added?
The bathing tax is 150 yen per person for the large room and 100 yen for the small room, matching Ibusuki’s tax ordinance, which exempts children under 12. Ibusuki City also plans a 200 yen accommodation tax per person per night from April 1, 2027, according to the city’s page. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
Elementary school children pay 70 percent of the adult rate, and younger children who need only a futon pay 40 percent.
What is the cancellation policy?
The official site lists 50 percent from 2 days before, 70 percent the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show without notice. Our hotel cancellation guide explains how these fees work in Japan.
How do I pay and book?
Payment is in advance, and credit cards cannot be used. The reservation page says bookings are taken only through Rakuten Travel and Yahoo! Travel, two Japanese travel sites. For questions, the site offers a contact form, phone (9:00 to 18:00) and fax; with a small staff, the inn notes it may not always answer the phone.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Yu no Yado Nagi
- The official site is in Japanese only, and booking is through Japanese travel sites.
- Arrive by 20:00, or call if you will be later; see our late arrival guide.
- Checkout at 9:30 is strict; the inn does not extend it.
- Bring dinner and breakfast with you, and expect to pay in advance; cards are not accepted.
- Rooms are down stairs, so pack light if steps are hard for you.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yu no Yado Nagi serve meals?
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What time is check-in and checkout at Yu no Yado Nagi?
Bottom line (2026): Yu no Yado Nagi is a small room-only inn at Unagi Onsen by Lake Unagi in Ibusuki, with a private hot-spring bath in every room you can use any time. Come by car, bring your own food, and be ready to pay in advance without a card.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Yu no Yado Nagi’s official pages: home (Japanese), facility, plans and prices, hot spring, service, access, FAQ, reservations and contact, and from Ibusuki City’s tax ordinance and accommodation tax page. All were read on October 15, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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