AUTUMN AT LAKE KINRIN · HOUSE JOURNAL

Autumn by Lake Kinrin & Mount Yufu

Welcome to Ten Yufu. Settle into the warmth of woven tatami floors, aged hardwood beams, and soft shoji light as the crisp mountain breeze drifts down from Mount Yufu across the misty waters of Lake Kinrin.

OPEN TURN-BY-TURN ROUTE TO TEN YUFU IN GOOGLE MAPS

Location: Beside Lake Kinrin (金鱗湖), Yufuin
Parking: Private Forecourt (Up to 3 Vehicles)
Umbrellas: Complimentary umbrellas hung on the exterior wooden lattice fence
Support: Knock Co., Ltd. (+81-3-6823-8830)

SUBSECTION B · SELF CHECK-IN & GENKAN

Physical House Key Inside the Red Exterior Postbox

PART I · ACCESS & ARRIVAL

Journey to Lake Kinrin & Key Retrieval

Follow the scenic approach from Yufuin Station to our lakeside forecourt, then retrieve your residence key from the red exterior postbox.

SUBSECTION A · SCENIC APPROACH

Scenic Route from Yufuin Station to Lake Kinrin

Swipe horizontally through each landmark along the valley road from Yufuin Station to the Ten Yufu signboard beside Lake Kinrin.

OPEN TURN-BY-TURN ROUTE TO TEN YUFU IN GOOGLE MAPS

Forecourt Parking: Up to 3 Cars Available at Entrance

Swipe or use arrows to follow the route

DEPARTURE · STATION PLAZA

Departing Yufuin Station

Proceed straight ahead along the main avenue from the station plaza toward the mountain view.

MAIN AVENUE · FIRST FORK

Continuing Past the First Split

Keep heading straight ahead as you pass the first two-way split in the road.

JUNCTION · BEAR LEFT

Turning at the Second Fork

Take a left turn at the subsequent two-way split.

TOWN APPROACH

Through the Valley

Continue straight ahead along the quiet local road.

LANDMARK · ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Passing Yufuin Elementary School

From the elementary school landmark, continue straight ahead.

LAKESIDE TURN · LEFT

Turning Toward the Lake District

Take a left turn at the intersection leading toward Lake Kinrin.

OUTSKIRTS APPROACH

Approaching the Foothills

Follow the lane straight ahead as the autumn trees and mountain scenery open up.

SCENIC CURVES

Following the Winding Lane

Continue straight through the gentle curves along the wooded slope.

LANDMARK · LAKE KINRIN

Spotting the Ten Yufu Signboard

Right beside Lake Kinrin, look for the Ten Yufu (天ゆふ) destination signboard marking your arrival.

FINAL APPROACH · DRIVEWAY

Ascending the Residence Path

Follow the curved road immediately next to the stone stairs leading directly up to the house.

PRIVATE PARKING · UP TO 3 CARS

Forecourt Parking Space

The open area surrounding the main entrance serves as your private parking space and comfortably accommodates up to three vehicles.

SUBSECTION B · SELF CHECK-IN & GENKAN

Red Postbox Key Retrieval & Genkan Threshold

Follow these step-by-step visual cards to unlock the red exterior postbox, retrieve your physical house key, and step into the genkan entrance.

PHYSICAL KEY CHECK-IN NOTICE

Physical House Key Inside the Red Exterior Postbox

Ten Yufu uses a traditional physical house key stored securely inside the Red Exterior Postbox right beside the "Welcome to Ten Yufu" signboard. Complimentary guest umbrellas are also hanging on the adjacent wooden lattice fence for your lakeside walks.

EXTERIOR · RED POSTBOX

Locating the Main Entrance Key

Opening the main entrance requires retrieving the physical house key stored inside the red exterior postbox beside the welcome sign. (Complimentary umbrellas are also hung on the adjacent wooden fence for lakeside walks).

POSTBOX INTERIOR · KEYPAD

Accessing the Internal Keypad Lock

Lift the outer flap of the red postbox to reveal the internal keypad lockbox.

UNLOCKING · PIN & LEVER

Entering Your PIN Code

Enter your designated PIN code on the buttons and flip the release trigger downward.

KEY RETRIEVAL

Opening the Orange Compartment

The orange panel will unlatch and open, giving you access to the main gate and house key.

GENKAN · INDOOR FOOTWEAR

Stepping Inside & Indoor Slippers

At the main entrance threshold (genkan), you will find a wooden shoe cabinet stocked with indoor slippers. Kindly remove outdoor shoes before stepping onto the hardwood and tatami floors.

PART II · IN-HOUSE LIVING & AMENITIES

Residence Systems, Appliances & Lakeside Etiquette

Select any room category below to expand detailed visual instructions, translated remote diagrams, and local Yufuin hospitality notes.

LIVING & CLIMATE

Sitting Room, Climate & Electrical Systems

English-labeled light switches, entrance intercom, TV remote, Fujitsu & Daikin AC manuals, 100V outlets, and main circuit breaker.

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LIGHTING · ENGLISH LABELS

Labeled Wall Switches

Lighting switches are positioned throughout the house with clear English labels for effortless control of each room.

SITTING ROOM · INTERCOM

Entrance Intercom System

An intercom monitor is mounted on the sitting room wall; press the Talk (通話) button to speak with visitors at the entrance.

SITTING ROOM · ENTERTAINMENT

Television & Remote

The remote control for the sitting room television is placed on the living table for cosy evenings indoors.

CLIMATE GUIDE · FUJITSU AC

Fujitsu Air Conditioner Guide

Please tap to enlarge the visual translation guide for operating the Fujitsu air conditioning and heating remote.

CLIMATE GUIDE · DAIKIN AC

Daikin Air Conditioner Guide

Please tap to enlarge the visual translation guide for operating the Daikin air conditioning and heating remote.

POWER · 100V OUTLETS

Electrical Outlets

Standard Japanese electrical sockets are available throughout the rooms; please use them appropriately for your personal devices.

CORRIDOR · CIRCUIT BREAKER

Main Breaker Board Location

Should multiple high-draw appliances trip the power, the main breaker board is located high on the wall at the entrance to the corridor.

CULINARY & ECO

Culinary, Kitchen & Color-Coded Waste Sorting

Country kitchen overview, cutlery drawers, tableware cupboards, labeled stove controls, range hood extractor, rice cooker, microwave, and eco bins.

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KITCHEN · OVERVIEW

Fully Appointed Country Kitchen

The kitchen is furnished with full cooking tools, appliances, and tableware for preparing meals with local Yufuin produce.

DRAWERS · UTENSILS & CUTLERY

Cutlery & Cooking Utensils

Pull open the kitchen drawers to find everyday dining cutlery, chopsticks, and cooking utensils.

CUPBOARDS · TABLEWARE

Plates, Bowls & Crockery

Dining dishes, ceramic bowls, and serving plates are stored neatly inside the kitchen cupboards.

STOVE · LABELED CONTROLS

Operating the Cooking Stove

Please refer to the English labels attached directly to the stove panel to ignite and adjust the burners safely.

VENTILATION · LEFT TO RIGHT

Range Hood Extractor Controls

The overhead ventilator buttons operate in order from left to right: Low (弱), High (強), Off (切), and Light (照明).

Interactive Visual Strip · Left to Right Button Order

Left = Low (弱)

Mid-Left = High (強)

Mid-Right = Off (切)

Right = Light (照明)

APPLIANCE · RICE COOKER

Electric Rice Cooker

The rice cooker is placed on the counter cupboard right next to the refrigerator.

APPLIANCE · MICROWAVE

Microwave Oven

The microwave oven is stationed on top of the cupboard directly beside the refrigerator.

ECO SORTING · COLOR-CODED BINS

Color-Coded Waste Separation

To preserve Yufuin's natural environment, please sort waste into the three color-coded bins: Blue for plastics, Red for combustible waste, and Brown for rinsed PET bottles and cans.

Yufuin Eco Waste Separation Guide

Blue = Plastics Red = Combustibles Brown = PET & Cans

BATHING & ONSEN

Bathing, Shower & Lakeside Onsen Contingency

Corridor access, vanity toiletries, deep soaking tub, botanical shower soaps, mixer controls, and nearby Lake Kinrin hot springs.

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CORRIDOR · BATH & RESTROOM

Entrance to the Bath & Restroom

Walk straight through the main corridor to reach the entrances to the bathing room and the toilet.

VANITY · TOILETRIES DRAWER

Bathing Amenities & Toiletries

The drawer immediately next to the bath is stocked with toothbrushes, razors, and personal toiletries.

BATHROOM · SOAKING TUB

The Deep Soaking Bathtub

The bathroom features a deep Japanese soaking tub where you can warm up and unwind after an autumn stroll around Lake Kinrin.

BATHTUB · WATER FILL

Filling the Bathtub

Rotate the water control knob on the tub wall to draw warm water into the bathtub.

SHOWER · BOTANICAL SOAPS

Body Wash, Shampoo & Conditioner

Dispensers for body soap, shampoo, and conditioner are placed right next to the shower station.

SHOWER · TEMPERATURE & DIVERTER

Shower Temperature & Tap Controls

When using the shower, turn the left knob to adjust the water temperature, and turn the right knob to switch between the overhead shower and the lower tap.

Mixer Control Guide

Left Knob = Temperature

Right Knob = Shower / Tap Switch

SPECIAL FACILITY NOTICE · LAKESIDE ONSEN CONTINGENCY

Nearby Lakeside Hot Springs (In Case of Hot Water Disruption)

If hot water does not flow properly due to cold mountain weather or equipment reset, please enjoy two authentic hot springs located just steps away by Lake Kinrin:

Until 20:00

Nurukawa Onsen (ぬるかわ温泉)

Open until 8:00 PM. Traditional Yufuin hot spring bathhouse with indoor and open-air stone baths right near Lake Kinrin.

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After 20:00

Shitanyu (下ん湯)

Historic thatched lakeside bath open after 8:00 PM. Note: Shitanyu is a traditional mixed bath (混浴), though there are almost no other bathers during late evening hours.

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What to Bring

Please bring a set of soaps, shampoo, and towels from inside Ten Yufu when visiting either hot spring.

RESTROOM & BIDET

Restroom & Bidet Controls

Heated bidet seat overview, wall-mounted flush panel diagram, and translated seat-side cleansing controls.

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RESTROOM · OVERVIEW

Restroom & Heated Bidet

The restroom is equipped with a traditional heated bidet toilet seat and fresh paper supplies.

WALL PANEL · FLUSH CONTROL

Wall-Mounted Flush Control

Please note that the flush and bidet controls are separate—the toilet flush control is mounted on the wall. Tap the photo to view the English diagram.

SEAT PANEL · BIDET CLEANSING

Seat-Mounted Bidet Control

The bidet cleansing panel is attached directly to the side of the toilet seat. Tap the photo to view the translated button labels.

SECURITY & SAFE

Master Bedroom Safe & Settlement

Master bedroom security safe location and keypad PIN plus clockwise knob unlocking procedure.

2 Guides

MASTER BEDROOM · SECURITY SAFE

Master Bedroom Safe

A security safe is provided in the master bedroom for safeguarding valuables or depositing settled stay balances for the owner.

SAFE OPERATION · PIN & KNOB

Unlocking the Safe

To open the safe, enter the designated PIN code on the keypad and twist the left knob clockwise.

HOUSE ETIQUETTE & SUPPORT

Guest Registration, Mountain Breeze Etiquette & Support Contacts

Mandatory guest ID verification, Lake Kinrin ventilation and quiet evening etiquette, postal notice, and 24/7 support contacts.

3 Guides

HOSPITALITY LAW COMPLIANCE · 本人確認書類

Mandatory Guest Identity Verification

In accordance with Japanese hospitality law, all staying guests must present valid identification (Passport for international travelers, or Residence Card, Driver's License, or MyNumber Card for residents of Japan).

HOUSE HARMONY · 滞在のエチケット

Living in Harmony with Lake Kinrin

Mountain Breeze Ventilation (こまめな換気): We encourage opening the windows periodically to let the crisp Mount Yufu and Lake Kinrin autumn breeze circulate through the tatami and timber rooms.
Peaceful Lakeside Evenings: To respect our quiet residential neighbors around Lake Kinrin, kindly keep indoor and outdoor voices moderate at night.
Postal Mail Box Notice (株式会社ノック / 天ゆふ): The notice posted on the wooden lattice fence outside (株式会社ノック / 天ゆふ) is for postal carriers delivering mail to the property; guests only need to use the red postbox for the entrance key.

24/7 GUEST ASSISTANCE & HEALTH

Managed by Knock Co., Ltd. (株式会社ノック)

Postal Mail Box Notice (株式会社ノック / 天ゆふ)

The notice posted on the wooden lattice fence outside (株式会社ノック / 天ゆふ) is for postal carriers delivering mail to the property; guests only need to use the red postbox for the entrance key.