Beppu, in Oita prefecture, is the hot spring capital of Japan. If you want to enjoy Japanese culture and experience what it is really like to rest and recharge in an onsen, then this is the place. Many Japanese people regard these volcanically heated pools to be the best because there is such a wide variety of types. There are waters with different mineral deposits, sand baths and even mud baths. There are also The Hells of Beppu, which are pools so hot, they are dangerous to enter, but they attract hundreds of onlookers every year. You can enjoy all of these different types of onsen from within beautiful Japanese ryokan that have opened up around the area to meet the massive demand for places to stay. This is our list of the best tourist-friendly onsen ryokan in Beppu.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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1. Kannawaen (from USD 370)
Kannawaen onsen ryokan knows how to treat its guests, with a choice of options for every situation. You can choose between a western-style hotel room with a higher up mattress bed and hardwood floors, or a traditional ryokan-style room with tatami mat floors and fluffy futons. The ryokan invites guests to try both their indoor and outdoor onsen, each of them heated by naturally occurring volcanic activity. There is a choice of meals. Most meals are Kaiseki style, meaning they come in lots of small dishes, each one housing a different type of food. You can sample all the different flavors of Japan. You can also choose between smoking and non-smoking. All of the rooms are smoke-free but there are designated smoking areas to keep everyone happy.
2. GAHAMA terrace (from USD 442)
High-quality and varied breakfast with Japanese and Western options, excellent dinner, and attentive restaurant service.
Luxury pricing with exceptional value for spacious, well-decorated rooms and private onsen.
Prime waterfront location in Beppu, offering exclusive and high-end luxury experiences.
Indoor and outdoor private onsen, expansive sea view, comfortable beds, and English-speaking staff.
A very fancy ryokan with traditional Japanese walkways connecting rooms and buildings. The architecture of this building will make you feel like you are in a Kurosawa movie. Guests are encouraged to use the Onsen, restaurant and bar. Other than the onsen, they have a pool that you can swim in. The onsen is usually a calmer place for people to relax and unwind in relative silence. Swimming and splashing are not permitted in this onsen. The pool gives people a chance to enjoy the water without feeling the pressure of social rules. It is great for kids or the childish at heart.
3. Shiosai-no-yado Seikai (from USD 381)
At this ryokan, you can relax in an open-air onsen that overlooks the ocean. The view is spectacular and you can take in all the ocean to the horizon whilst relaxing within the confines of the ryokan. As well as this, there is a spa and a salon for making yourself feel truly pampered. They offer sectional rooms that are fitted with tatami mat floors and Japanese-style futon beds as well as hardwood floors and western beds. There is a range of options at Shiosai-no-yado seikai. There is also a selection of DVDs to choose from that the hotel keeps in the lobby.
AMANE RESORT SEIKAI
Address: 6-24 Shouningahama, Beppu, Oita, JPN, 874-0023
4. Suginoi Hotel Hon-kan (from USD 113)
Something this place offers that none of the others on the list do is an amusement facility. As well as enjoying all the usual great things about staying in a hotel, you can go bowling, swim in the large aqua beat pool, sing your heart out at karaoke and much more. The Aqua garden is a massive water feature that shoots up jets of water into the air and creates dynamic displays. As well as all this, guests are entitled to shuttle buses, access to the hotel’s onsen, and guidance from staff about where to go and what to do in the local area. This is also a great hotel for kids.
Suginoi Hotel Hon-kan
Address: Kankaiji 1, Beppu-shi, Oita Prefecture
5. Shiosai no Yado Seikai (from USD 183)
Shiosai no Yado Seikai Onsen Ryokan is a slower paced kind of ryokan with a modern finish. Rooms are split between hardwood floors and tatami floors to give you both a western and Japanese experience. Guest are offered tea upon check in and invited to rest either in the hotel lobby or in their rooms. The onsen is an open-air one that is actually on the beach. You can smell the salty air and look out to the infinite ocean horizon all while safe and secure in your warm volcanic bath. The onsen requires you wear clothes, but ladies can pick up a Yukata at the check-in desk. If you don’t feel like using the public shared onsen, each room has its own bath as well.
Shiosai no Yado Seikai
Address: 6-24 Shoningahama-cho, Beppu-shi, Oita
6. Hotel New Matsumi (from USD 65)
This is a ryokan with spacious rooms, and you can choose from a classic western hotel room with the furniture to match, or a traditional Japanese ryokan one. They have an onsen that overlooks the inland sea of Japan. You can sit outside, feel the cool breeze and smell the salty air all from the comfort of a hot spring bath. The onsen can be rented out if you want a more private experience. The hotel chef is highly regarded and makes the effort to prepare local specialty foods like bungo.
Hotel New Matsumi
Address: 3-14-8 Kitahama, Beppu-shi, Oita Prefecture
7. Hana Beppu (from USD 176)
Hana Beppu ryokan onsen is a comfortable place to stay. Rooms are set in a western style, with elevated mattress beds and hardwood floors. The grounds house a Japanese zen garden with a large pond. You can stroll around the ryokan and enjoy the calm atmosphere of Beppu. The ryokan also has a large onsen that guests are welcome to use. There are onsen both inside and outside so you can choose how to enjoy the heated pools.
Hana Beppu
Address: 16-50 Kamitanoyu-machi, Beppu-shi, Oita Prefecture
8. Umikaoru Yado Hotel New Matsumi (from USD 74)
Perfect for beach lovers, Umikaoru Yado Hotel is located just a five-minute walk from the beach. You can easily make your way from the hotel to the sands and ocean or just enjoy what they have to offer inside. The hotel offers spacious rooms in both a western and eastern style. All rooms come with a mattress bed but you can get tatami floors. Some rooms come with a private hot spring bath but everyone is able to use the larger onsen. There is an indoor and outdoor bath to suit everyone’s preference. Both have brilliant views of the sea and are very comfortable.
9. Terrace Midoubaru (from USD 269)
Excellent dinner and breakfast with seasonal ingredients, accommodating to dietary preferences.
Reasonably priced for exceptional service and amenities.
Beautiful hilltop location with stunning views, but a bit far from downtown Beppu.
Private onsen, spacious rooms, free facial products, and attentive staff.
Terrace Midoubaru ryokan onsen boasts rooms of both western and Japanese styles. They are very spacious, comfortable and some even have a private hot spring bath in the room. There is a shared ryokan onsen for all guests to use that is semi-open, meaning that you can experience the fresh air but still be protected from rain and other unpleasantness. The ryokan is regarded as a good place for couples to retreat to. They have an atmospheric restaurant that serves delicious Japanese food, perfect for date nights. There is also a spa and wellness center on the grounds so that you and your partner can pamper yourself in luxury and feel like your best self during your stay.
10. Kappo Ryokan Kannawa Bettei (from USD 247)
This is a beautifully atheistic Japanese ryokan. Kappo Ryokan Kannawa Bettei do their best to make all of the furnishings and architecture blend in with one another. Bamboo and pall wood panels are used to accentuate the building’s style. Guests can enjoy, not only the look of the hotel, but also its relaxing atmosphere by taking a dip in the onsen, located both in the ryokan and out in the stone garden. These can be rented for private use. The rooms are all spacious and come in both western and Japanese styles. Some of them have tatami mats and futon beds to be truly authentic to the local culture. The hotel chefs serve multi-course Kaiseki-style meals where you can request a Nakai or personal attendant to dine with you.
Notorious for Its Onsen
Beppu is often called the Onsen capital of Japan, and with good reason. There are hundreds of baths to pick from, making the region a great choice for tourists looking to bath in hot springs. This list is our selection of the very best places to stay.
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