Beppu, located in the central part of Oita, Japan, is known for its abundance of hot water streams and steam rising from various outlets in the city. With more than 2,000 onsens (hot springs), the city of Beppu offers an unparalleled range of baths to enjoy, including steam baths, ordinary hot water baths, sand, and mud baths.
The charm of this hilly, hospitable city is as enchanting as the hot springs themselves and this is reflected in the lovely accommodation found here. Beppu is full of traditional Japanese inns, or ryokans and, if you are looking for an authentic experience during your travels, a stay in a ryokan is well worth it. To make your trip as comfortable as possible, we recommend you to stay at one of these following accommodations:
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 March 21, 2026.
1. Hotel New Tsuruta (from USD 72)
Atop the modern building of Hotel New Tsuruta is aptly its crowning feature— hot spring baths that capture sweeping views of the turquoise ocean. You’ll have to option to enjoy a soak in either indoor or outdoor public baths during your rooftop escapades. There is a massage parlor for relaxing massage therapy, but you can also request in-room services. The property also delights your palate through its buffet or a la carte breakfast and a traditional multi-course dinner highlighting seasonal dishes.
The accommodations here come in the form of Japanese-style and Western-inspired rooms. But whichever you choose, you can enjoy standard amenities such as free WiFi, a fridge, and air conditioning.
Hotel New Tsuruta
Address: Kitahama 1-14-15
5.25 km (3.3 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
2. Yunosato Hayama (from USD 181)
Delicious traditional Japanese meals, including kaiseki dinner, and accommodating for specific dietary needs.
Reasonable pricing for traditional Japanese experience.
Convenient location with easy access to tourist spots, though near a busy main road.
Private in-room onsens, spacious rooms with balconies, and dedicated onsen.
It’s all about a relaxing time with nature at Yunosato Hayama. This 3-star accommodation is surrounded by lush greeneries and features a hot spring bath, which forms a perfect duo for unwinding. All the rooms here provide the conveniences of a flat-screen TV and air-conditioning. Depending on the room, you’ll have a private balcony to enjoy.
This property also provides the benefits of complimentary parking and WiFi. It helps you begin your day with an a la carte breakfast and can help you with your queries at any time of the day at the 24-hour front desk.
Yunosato Hayama
Address: Tsurumi 122-5
867 meters (0.6 ft) from Kamado Jigoku
3. Kannawaen (from USD 374)
Featuring a garden, terrace, and a bar, this 4-star ryokan offers free WiFi and free on-site private parking. The guest rooms in the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and offer mountain views. The rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and certain rooms have garden views.
All units have a desk and a kettle. A continental breakfast is offered every morning at Kannawaen and guests also have access to a hot spring bath.
Kannawaen
Address: Kannawa 345
110 meters (360.2 ft) from Kamado Jigoku
4. Tenku Yubo Seikaiso (from USD 98)
Located near a supermarket and JR Beppu Station, this hotel offers free WiFi, a public hot spring bath, as well as 4 hot spring baths for private use at a fee. Room’s amenities include a TV, en-suite toilet and personal safe. Some rooms come with a private foot bath. Rooms offer beautiful views of the sea and Beppu Bay.
Tenku Kaien Restaurant serves a Japanese breakfast and offers a range of Japanese dishes and fresh seafood specialties for dinner. A traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner is prepared upon request. Their banquet dinner and traditional breakfast are excellent.
Tenku Yubo Seikaiso
Address: Kitahama 3-14-3
5.11 km (3.2 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
5. Nogami Honkan (from USD 31)
Located close to the station and shopping area, this hostel-style ryokan features lovely onsen, spacious hot spring baths, and free WiFi. Nogami Honkan provides compact Japanese and western-style rooms with a flat-screen TV and yukata robes. Bathroom and toilets are shared.
Beppu Kitahama bus stand is just a three-minute walk and guests can enjoy a sand-bath at the popular Takegawara Onsen, just a one-minute walk away. The Umitamago Aquarium is a five-minute drive from the ryokan. Guests are offered complimentary tea and coffee in the lobby and a Japanese breakfast and dinner, comprised of local ingredients and specialties, is served in the spacious dining rooms. The staff members are quite helpful.
Nogami Honkan
Address: Kitahama 1-12-1
5.25 km (3.3 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
6. Kappo Ryokan Sennari (from USD 112)
Located next to JR Beppu Station, the Ryokan Sennari is popular for its kaiseki traditional multi-course meals and fugu fish delicacies. The ryokan offers free WiFi, free parking, private-use hot spring baths, and massage treatments. It features Japanese-style rooms and a Japanese garden with a koi pond.
Rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, a small fridge, and traditional futon bedding on a tatami (woven mat) floor. Japanese breakfast and dinner featuring fresh seafood are served in the dining room.
Ryokan Sennari (13 years or older)
Address: Noguchi-Motomachi 2-18
4.65 km (2.9 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
7. Ryokan Mikasaya (from USD 48)
Next to a bus station and near the Hell Tour at Kannawa, Mikasaya offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation and hot spring baths. The air-conditioned rooms have a seating area, woven-straw flooring, a flat-screen TV, free toiletries, and yukata robes.
The indoor and outdoor public hot spring baths are open for guests and they can enjoy a relaxing massage for a fee. A coin launderette is also here and the restaurant offers Japanese dishes, featuring local produce.
Ryokan Mikasaya
Address: 1 Ida Kannawa
593 meters (0.4 ft) from Kamado Jigoku
8. Ryokan Kiraku (from USD 42)
The Ryokan Kiraku offers a free shuttle to and from Beppu Station and is situated next to Beppu Jigoku Hot Springs. The special features of this ryokan are its sunaburo (sand bath), spacious public hot spring bath for men and women, drinks vending machines and free parking. It is popular for its kaiseki multi-course dinners, specializing in steamed seafood.
The air-conditioned rooms have traditional futon bedding, an LCD TV, yukata robes, sliding fusuma paper doors, tatami floor, and a low table with seating cushions. Some rooms have an attached bathroom. Ryokan Kiraku offers a Japanese breakfast and a traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner with local seasonal dishes. Guests are offered complimentary green tea.
Ryokan Kiraku
Address: Kannawa Miyuki 4 Kumi
173 meters (0.2 ft) from Kamado Jigoku
9. Hozanso Beppu (from USD 272)
Plenty of soothing diversions await you at Hozanso Beppu. This ryokan showcases a stone sauna and natural hot spring baths where you can rejuvenate your senses. If you want a more private relaxation, you can opt for a room with its own open-air hot spring bath or rent out one of the property’s family baths. In-room massages are also available to indulge your body with more relaxing treatments. Availing of the half-board plans here allows you to savor a deliberately prepared multi-course dinner.
Each guest room exudes a traditional ambiance, with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon beds. Some staple amenities include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and free WiFi.
Hozanso Beppu
Address: Ogura 4 Kumi
1.22 km (0.8 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
10. Yamada Bessou (from USD 109)
Take a well-deserved time off at the elegantly styled establishment of Yamada Bessou. It is a tranquil spot for relaxation, nestled amongst towering trees, and has natural hot spring baths. You can enjoy the public indoor bath anytime or have the outdoor hot spring baths reserved for private use. Meanwhile, massage treatments are available upon request.
The property takes advantage of its location by offering air-conditioned rooms with large windows that perfectly frame the garden outside. Numerous complimentary perks such as WiFi, coffee in the lobby, parking, and bicycles make any stay here more satisfying. Additionally, this property serves a Japanese breakfast featuring seasonal ingredients.
Yamada Bessou くつろぎの温泉宿 山田別荘
Address: Kitahama 3-2-18
4.8 km (3.0 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
11. Chobo-no-Yado Shiori (from USD 282)
Perched on a higher location, Chobo-no-Yado Shiori will have you admiring ocean views from its Japanese-style guest rooms. Your indoor stays will be enhanced by air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and traditional futon bedding. While the rooms are inviting, by no means miss out on the property’s notable amenities, such as outdoor and indoor public hot spring baths. You’ll love that the hot spring baths can be reserved for private use without any additional charge. What’s more, a free footbath can be enjoyed while savoring the gorgeous views of the area.
This property makes any stay worthwhile with its tasty Japanese dishes, served at breakfast and dinner. Lunch is available for an extra fee.
Chobo-no-Yado Shiori
Address: Oaza Minami-Tateishi 2218-5
3.94 km (2.5 mi) from Kamado Jigoku
City of hot water streams and steam
Beppu - the city of hot water streams and rising steam is one of a kind, in Japan. The misty environment and unparalleled beauty of the city will export you to a different planet and is worth visiting.
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