A 80㎡ Fully Private Villa at SHIKI ART HOTEL YUFU | Stay in a Museum

Villa Daydream is a fully private villa at SHIKI ART HOTEL YUFU, built around the concept of a "Stay in a Museum." Designed in a clean white palette with bright, sophisticated interiors, it surrounds you with works by Kohei Nawa and other renowned Japanese artists, a private Japanese garden with hot spring water flowing through it, and a private open-air bath — all yours alone for the duration of your stay.

Because the entire villa is exclusively yours, you can relax without worrying about other guests and enjoy a peaceful stay surrounded by hot springs and art.

Living Room

White walls, light tiles, a soft sectional facing a quiet wall where the high-performance 4K projector waits. Premium speakers, a Cassina table, Magis chairs. Stream Netflix, YouTube, or Prime Video, or gather around the Nintendo Switch for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Mario Party Superstars. The family's gathering point — wide enough for everyone, equipped for evenings that don't need a plan.

Dining Room

A long wooden dining table sits under warm pendant lighting. Wine glasses, champagne flutes, ceramics, and candles wait in the cabinets nearby. The kitchen is just a few steps away, making this the natural place for breakfasts that take time and dinners that linger.

Bedroom 1 — The Primary

A queen-sized bed dressed in linen, set against a wall that fills with soft daylight from early morning. Original works by Kohei Nawa and other renowned Japanese artists hang in a quiet line. A bamboo pendant overhead, and a tatami corner with a low table set for the first tea of the day. Designed for slow waking and unhurried evenings.

Bedroom 2

Two double beds in a calm, light-filled room with the same gentle palette of whites and natural wood. Well-suited for families, friends, or anyone in the group who appreciates their own quiet space. Linen, towels, and yukata are provided for every registered guest.

Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen designed for everything from a quick breakfast to long, slow dinners — 2-burner IH cooktop, full cookware, tableware for eight, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, electric kettle, refrigerator, wine cellar, and a washer-dryer. The complimentary tea and coffee bar is stocked with YUFU COFFEE Ethiopian beans (grind them yourself for the freshest brew), matcha-blended Genmaicha, and traditional Japanese sweets.

Bathroom & toilet

A modern bathroom designed in the same white-and-wood palette as the rest of the villa, with a separate shower stall and a quiet dressing area for unhurried mornings. The toilet is fully separate from the bath — for comfort and privacy when the villa is full. Full-size amenities are provided: bath towels, face towels, hand towels, toothbrushes, cotton swabs, cotton pads, razors, hair ties, and facial masks. Yukata for room wear are laid out for every guest, ready the moment you step out of the bath.

A private open-air onsen

A private open-air onsen sits in the corner of your Japanese garden, fed directly from the source — flowing 24 hours a day, yours alone for the full duration of your stay. Sit in the warm water as the morning mist rolls across the pine trees and Iyo blue stones, or soak under the open sky in the evening with the Yufu mountains in view beyond the wall.

Architecture & Interior Spaces

Between the main rooms, the villa unfolds as a quiet sequence of considered spaces. Wide corridors carry the white-and-natural-wood palette through every passage; the staircase to the second floor is built as an architectural feature in its own right, with calm proportions and uninterrupted surfaces. Walls stay deliberately clear — tall, white, treated as canvases for daylight as much as for the artworks. Even at full occupancy, the villa breathes.

Exterior

A two-story villa wrapped in yakisugi — the traditional Japanese technique of fire-treated charred cedar. Behind the gated entrance: a peaceful private Japanese garden built around traditional elements — pine trees, Iyo blue stones, and the soft sound of hot spring water flowing through. Past the wall: the Yufu mountains. Quiet, completely private, and entirely yours.

Accommodation Details

Size: Approximately 80㎡

Maximum occupancy: 7 guests

Bedrooms: 2

Beds: 2 double beds + 1 queen bed

Type: Entire villa (completely private)

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

Please contact us in advance if you would like to request early check-in or late check-out.

Key Features

Private 24-hour open-air onsen — source-fed, in your own Japanese garden

Two-story villa — gate-locked, completely private

80㎡ for up to 7 guests — 2 double beds + 1 queen across two bedrooms

Stay in a Museum — works by Kohei Nawa and other renowned Japanese artists

Spacious tatami room — yukata provided for every guest

4K projector — Netflix · YouTube · Prime Video

Premium audio system

Nintendo Switch — Mario Kart 8 Deluxe · Super Smash Bros. Ultimate · Mario Party Superstars

Designer furniture — Cassina · Magis

Fully equipped kitchen — wine cellar, dishwasher, washer-dryer

Complimentary welcome drinks — YUFU COFFEE · matcha-blended Genmaicha · Japanese sweets

Japanese garden — pine trees and Iyo blue stones

Free high-speed Wi-Fi · 1 free parking space · online concierge

Nearby (Walking Distance)

Located just steps from Yunotsubo Kaido, the villa is convenient for sightseeing and exploring Yufuin on foot.

Yunotsubo Kaido: approximately 1 minute

Lake Kinrin: approximately 6 minutes

7-Eleven Yufuin Yunotsubo: approximately 5 minutes

Yunotsubo Public Onsen: approximately 4 minutes (please bring your own body soap and toiletries)

Parking: 1 vehicle free of charge (additional fee from the second vehicle onward; advance reservation required)

Please Read Before Booking

Photography of the artworks is permitted, but please do not touch any of the artworks or exhibits.

The villa has two floors and includes stairs.

The open-air bath is available 24 hours. Please use the bath cover and assist with temperature management, especially in winter.

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

Why Book Direct

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

Full villa, no compromises. The villa is yours alone for the full stay. The private onsen runs 24 hours, the kitchen is fully stocked, and every guest receives yukata, towels, and complimentary welcome drinks.

A direct line to us. Booking direct means you can message us at any time during your stay — for restaurant reservations, taxi pickups, or anything else that comes up.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the villa completely private?
Yes. Daydream is yours alone for the full duration of your stay — two bedrooms, both floors, garden, and onsen included.

Can I bring children?
Yes, the villa is well-suited to families. The second bedroom has two double beds. Please note that the villa is two-story and includes stairs.

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

How does parking work?
One parking space is free of charge with advance reservation. Additional vehicles are charged separately.

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

What is the Wi-Fi situation?
High-speed Wi-Fi is included and reaches throughout the villa.

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 concierge can arrange a pickup — just share your arrival time.

Anything I should know about the open-air onsen?
Please use the bath cover when not in use, and assist with temperature management, especially in winter.