Yufuin Shochu Gura

Stay at Yunokuni Wafū Machiya, a renovated traditional Japanese machiya just a 3-minute walk from Yunokuni Shōchū Kura. The inn offers private shōchū tasting rooms and hosts daily local distillation workshops. Guests enjoy panoramic views of Mount Yufu from the garden terrace, with evening events like Midnight Shōchū Nights featuring live folk music and seasonal pairings

Yunokuni Shōchū Kura Bettei is perfectly positioned directly across from the Yunokuni Shōchū Kura entrance—just a 1-minute walk away. Each room features a built-in private shōchū cellar and curated collections of rare rice and sweet potato varieties. Guests receive complimentary access to monthly hands-on brewing sessions and exclusive limited-edition releases only available to on-site visitors

Yunokuni Shōchū Kura Bettei provides a complimentary shuttle service every hour to key destinations including Yufuin Onsen, Nakano Island Dam, and Oita Prefectural Museum. The hotel’s location places guests within 5 minutes’ walk of the main Yunokuni Shōchū Kura entrance, along a historic alley lined with artisan paper shops and tea houses. All local travel details are integrated into the HopeGoo app’s "Local Mobility Guide" feature

The Mountain View Terrace Rooms at Yunokuni Wafū Machiya offer unobstructed vistas of Mount Yufu, where morning mist curls around the peaks and starlight reflects off distant village lights. Some suites include an indoor shōchū cellar for private tastings. Early HopeGoo is recommended to secure these sought-after rooms, which also come with curated tasting menus pairing local spirits with regional ingredients

Yunokuni Shōchū Kura Bettei collaborates with local distilleries to offer the "One Day Sake Master" immersive experience—guests participate in real fermentation, distillation, and bottling processes. Upon completion, they receive a personalized limited-edition shōchū bottle. Monthly third Saturdays feature the Shōchū & Wagashi Dialogue Night, where master blenders discuss flavor profiles with handmade matcha sweets and live acoustic performances

Yunokuni Wafū Machiya offers spacious family-friendly suites with dedicated kids’ play zones, baby cots, and children’s bathrobes. The inn runs a "Junior Distiller" workshop (non-alcoholic version) for young guests, teaching them about shōchū history through illustrated storytelling. Parents can relax with premium shōchū while kids enjoy themed activities—ideal for multi-generational stays. Book family packages via the HopeGoo platform for added perks