A 78㎡ Fully Private Suite at SHIKI ART HOTEL YUFU | Stay in a Museum

Rising Sun is a refined 78㎡ private suite at SHIKI ART HOTEL YUFU, built around the concept of "Stay in a Museum." Once the Sawada Museum, the space — themed "Dreams of New Kids" — showcases carefully selected works by Japan's leading young contemporary artists. Art, light, and space blend seamlessly in a calm, immersive atmosphere.

Limited to two parties per day. The suite is yours alone for the full duration of your stay — a private open-air natural onsen, mountain views from every window, and the slow rhythm of life in central Yufuin.

Living Room

A wide, light-filled gathering space inside the former museum. A soft sectional faces the quiet wall where the 4K projector waits. Bose 901 Series III speakers, original works by young Japanese contemporary artists in considered hang, generous ceilings, the calm of the gallery still in the air.

Dining Room

A long wooden dining table adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen, under warm pendant lighting. Wine glasses, ceramics, and candles wait in the cabinets nearby. The natural place for breakfasts that take time and dinners that linger.

Bedroom

A semi-double bed dressed in linen, set against a wall that fills with daylight. Original works by young Japanese contemporary artists hang in a quiet line, and the windows frame the Yufu mountains beyond. Designed for slow waking and unhurried evenings.

Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen — cooktop, full cookware and tableware, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, kettle, refrigerator, wine cellar. The complimentary tea and coffee bar is stocked with YUFU COFFEE Ethiopian beans, matcha-blended Genmaicha, and traditional Japanese sweets.

Bathroom & Toilet

A modern bathroom with a separate shower and dressing area, in the same considered palette as the suite. The toilet sits separate from the bath for comfort when the suite is at full occupancy. Full-size amenities and yukata for room wear are provided.

A private in-room natural onsen

A private open-air natural onsen — source-fed, flowing 24 hours a day, yours alone for the full stay. Sit in the warm water in the morning light, soak under the open sky in the evening with the Yufu mountains framing the view. "Lots of windows, stunning mountains, and a private onsen we loved." — past guest.

Architecture & Interior Spaces

The building was an actual museum — the Sawada Museum — before becoming Rising Sun. Wide windows let the mountain light pour in. Calm walls serve as canvases for daylight as much as for the artworks themselves. The flow of art, light, and stillness shapes every passage.

Exterior

A refined former museum building set in the heart of Yufuin. Behind the gated entrance: a quiet entry, the considered exterior, and just beyond — Yunotsubo Kaido and the Yufu mountains framing every view.

Accommodation Details

Size: 78㎡

Maximum occupancy: 5 guests

Bedrooms: 2

Beds: 2 semi-double beds + 3 futons

Type: Entire suite (completely private, limited to 2 parties per day)

Check-in: 4:00 PM  ·  Check-out: 10:00 AM

Please contact us in advance for early check-in or late check-out.

Key Features

Private open-air natural onsen (24-hour) — source-fed, yours alone

78㎡ former museum space — once the Sawada Museum

Stay in a Museum — Dreams of New Kids — works by Japan's leading young contemporary artists

Limited to two parties per day — exclusive booking

4K projector — Netflix · YouTube · Prime Video

Bose 901 Series III — premium audio system

Fully equipped kitchen — with wine cellar

Free welcome drinks — YUFU COFFEE · matcha Genmaicha · Japanese sweets

Yukata · High-speed Wi-Fi 150 Mbps · Online butler · Free parking

Nearby (Walking Distance)

Located in central Yufuin, with the town's slow pleasures all on foot.

Yunotsubo Kaido: ~1 minute

Lake Kinrin: ~6 minutes

7-Eleven Yufuin Yunotsubo: ~5 minutes

Yunotsubo Public Onsen: ~4 minutes (please bring your own body soap)

Parking: Free with advance reservation

Why Book Direct

Best available rate. Booking through this page is the lowest price for Rising Sun — no aggregator commissions, no third-party booking fees.

Only two parties per day. Rising Sun is held to a strict daily limit. Booking direct gives the best chance of securing the dates you want.

A direct line to us. Message us any time during your stay — for restaurant reservations, taxi pickups, anything else.

Flexible arrival. Reach out for early check-in or late check-out and we will do everything we can to accommodate.

Please Read Before Booking

Photography of the artworks is welcome; please do not touch the works or display pieces.

The private open-air onsen is yours alone for the full stay. Please use the bath cover and assist with temperature management in winter.

Our online butler is available throughout your stay — for restaurant recommendations, taxi arrangements, or anything else that comes up.

Reviews

"Beautiful — lots of windows, stunning mountains, and a private onsen we loved. We appreciate the artwork inside, and the shower placement is perfect with plenty of sunlight."

— Tracy, Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the suite completely private?
Yes. Rising Sun is yours alone for the full duration of your stay — two bedrooms, the kitchen, the open-air onsen, all of it. Limited to two parties per day.

Can I bring children?
Yes. The suite holds up to 5 guests across the bedrooms and futon space.

Is the onsen really 24 hours?
Yes. The private open-air natural onsen is source-fed and yours to use any time, day or night.

How does parking work?
Free with advance reservation. Please mention when booking.

Can I request early check-in or late check-out?
Please message us in advance — we will do everything we can to accommodate.

Wi-Fi?
High-speed Wi-Fi (150 Mbps) included throughout the suite.

Can I photograph the artworks?
Yes — photography is welcome. Please do not touch the artworks or display pieces.

How do I get there from Yufuin Station?
Roughly a 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi. Our online butler can arrange a pickup — share your arrival time when booking.