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Kamenoi Besso
Yufu, Japan · Independent · Grand Luxury
Built in 1921 as the resort villa of Kumahachi Aburaya, widely credited as the father of modern tourism in Beppu, on three hectares of moss-garden estate beside Yufuin's Kinrin Lake, the property later became a favored retreat of filmmaker Akira Kurosawa during the filming of his 1985 epic Ran, and has been in continuous family operation for four generations.
- 17 rooms
- Neighborhood: Oita 879-5102
- Rooms from 915 sq ft (85 m²)
- Architect: Shri Kakinuma
About Kamenoi Besso
- Third of the Yufuin Gosanke, the historic grand dame of the town's top three ryokan.
- The estate is built around a spectacular strolling garden beside Kinrin Lake.
- Entry-level rooms start at 915 sq ft (85 m²).
History
Built in 1921 as the resort villa of Kumahachi Aburaya — widely credited as the father of modern tourism in Beppu — on three hectares of moss-garden estate beside Yufuin's Kinrin Lake, the property later became a favored retreat of filmmaker Akira Kurosawa during the filming of his 1985 epic Ran, and has been in continuous family operation for four generations.
Restaurants and bars
- YunotakeAn — Restaurant · Japanese
- Cafe Tenjosajiki — Café · Cafe
Amenities
- Onsen
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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