Beppu Onsen
Family-Friendly Hotels in Beppu Onsen (Hot Spring): Hells and Aquarium
Soak in Japan's famous steaming hot spring town, then visit the Hells and an aquarium as a family
23 family-friendly hotels in Beppu Onsen, verified by Kids Stay: 18 with tatami rooms, 14 with private onsen baths, 9 with in-room baths, 3 with crib rental and 5 with indoor play rooms. Every listing is checked against the official hotel website or Rakuten Travel.
When you choose a family hotel in Beppu Onsen, you may wonder: "We want to enjoy a hot spring town with the most springs in Japan, but will our kids stay entertained too?" Beppu is a hot spring town where steam rises from the ground everywhere, and its big appeal is that you can enjoy hot springs and family attractions such as the Hells tour and an aquarium in a single trip.
One thing that helps on a hot spring trip with kids is how many places let you relax without worrying about the people around you. Of the 23 stays in Beppu Onsen, 14 have a private bath just for your family (4 of them free of charge), and 9 have a bath in the guest room. Even with a baby or toddler who is not ready for the large public bath yet, your family can enjoy a relaxed soak on your own. 18 stays have a Japanese-style room with futon bedding, which makes it easy to sleep next to your child, and 8 also offer meals served in your room.
There is thoughtful care for babies and young children, too. 4 stays have a shallow pool where kids can play, and some have an indoor play area, so you can keep busy on rainy days and in the evening. 12 stays offer meals for toddlers, and 3 have a buffet kids love. Some also provide diaper-only trash bins for guest rooms, baby bath and high chair rentals, and baby food.
Beppu is not only about hot springs. There are plenty of spots kids enjoy: the Beppu Hells tour of colorful hot spring sources, the Oita Marine Palace Aquarium "Umitamago," Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden where you can see monkeys up close, and the Beppu Rakutenchi amusement park. It is a hot spring destination where you can unwind in the water and the whole family can have fun.
If you choose a Japanese-style room where futons are laid out at a Beppu hotel or ryokan (traditional inn), you can line up futons side by side as a family, unlike a Western room or a combined Japanese-Western room centered on beds. You will not need to worry about your child falling out of bed. Babies who are rolling over or crawling can also move around freely on the tatami (woven straw mat) floor.
Highlights
- checkA steaming hot spring town with the most springs in Japan, great for families together with the Hells tour and an aquarium
- check14 stays with a private bath (4 free), 9 with a room bath, and 18 with a Japanese-style room that makes sleeping next to your child easy, so you can relax with little ones
- check4 stays with a shallow pool, plus some with indoor play areas, toddler meals, and baby gear rentals for families with babies
- checkPlenty of kid-friendly spots: Umitamago (aquarium), Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden, and Beppu Rakutenchi amusement park
Family-friendly features in Beppu Onsen
Recommended hotels (23)
Beppu Onsen Shinhorii
Suginoi Hotel
Beppu Daiichi Hotel
Beppu Onsen Irifuneso
Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa
Beppu Onsen Takatsubaki no Oyado Hanabeppu
Granxia Beppu Kannawa
Kannawa Onsen Zekkei no Yado Sakuratei
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- Beppu Onsen Shinhorii
- Suginoi Hotel
- Beppu Daiichi Hotel
- Beppu Onsen Irifuneso
- Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei
- Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
- ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa
- Beppu Onsen Takatsubaki no Oyado Hanabeppu
- Granxia Beppu Kannawa
- Kannawa Onsen Zekkei no Yado Sakuratei
- Resorpia Beppu
- Beppu Onsen Hotel Shiragiku
- Beppu Onsen Tenku Yubo Seikaiso
- Oniyama Hotel
- Kamenoi Hotel Beppu
- Nihon Ryokan Utsuwa Beppu Kannawa
- Beppu Onsen Nogami Honkan
- Grandpia Resort Ougiyama
- Super Hotel Beppu Ekimae
- Beppu Ryokan Yumoto Miyoshi
- Beppu Kannawa Onsen Yunosato Hayama
- Beppu Onsen Hotel Yell
- Hotel Arthur KITAHAMA BASE
Family Hotels with a Private Bath in Beppu Onsen
In Kannawa, stays with a private bath that families can use for free stand out. Kannawa Onsen Zekkei no Yado Sakuratei offers six private open-air baths on the rooftop, free for guests. Beppu Kannawa Onsen Yunosato Hayama has three private baths that are free with no reservation needed. Beppu Ryokan Yumoto Miyoshi has six private baths that are free and not reservation-based, but guests aged 3 or under cannot stay.
Grandpia Resort Ougiyama sits on a hill in Beppu, and its two private open-air baths on the 4th floor are free with no reservation needed. Suginoi Hotel in the Kankaiji area has a set of five private baths whose name means "Oita's five baths." Check the fee and whether a reservation is needed in advance. You do not need to go all the way to a day-trip family bath such as Hyotan Onsen, because the private baths or room baths at your hotel are plenty when you stay overnight.
Hotels with Private Bath (14)
Kid-friendly facilities at family hotels in Beppu Onsen (Hot Spring)
Kids Stay checked the official information of 23 family hotels in Beppu Onsen (Hot Spring) and found 67 kid-friendly facilities on site. Here is a sample by category so you can compare facilities before choosing a room.
Indoor playrooms and kids' spaces(5 hotels, 5 items)
- Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa · PLAY&READ and picture-book corner: A space where guests can freely enjoy table tennis, card games and manga, along with a picture-book corner and a playroom. It is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei · Little Play Area: An indoor play area on the first floor for children under school age, stocked with picture books, sketchbooks, play-house sets and toy cars. Because it is indoors, it can be used o
- Suginoi Hotel · SUGINOI BOWL & PARK kids' area: SUGINOI BOWL & PARK is an on-site facility bringing together eight attractions, starting with bowling. Table tennis is fun for children and adults alike, and there is a kids' area
- Beppu Onsen Takatsubaki no Oyado Hanabeppu · Kids' space in the all-inclusive lounge Ippuku: The all-inclusive lounge Ippuku on the second floor has a book corner with picture books and other reading, plus a kids' space, and staying guests can use it free of charge.
- Kamenoi Hotel Beppu · 3F kids' corner: A kids' corner on the third floor for babies and young children, open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The same floor also has a penny-candy corner and a manga corner.
Pools and water play(5 hotels, 5 items)
- Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa · Garden pool: An ocean-view pool open in summer only. It is 35 cm to 110 cm deep and has a shallow area where children under school age can play. Babies and toddlers must wear swim pants, and da
- Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei · Courtyard pool water-play area: A water-play area that appears in the courtyard in summer only, planned for July 18 to September 30, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is not a swimsuit area, so swimsuits are not nee
- Suginoi Hotel · Aqua Beat kids' pool: The summer-only indoor pool Aqua Beat, scheduled to run from April 25 to September 30, 2026, has the wave pool Aqua Beach, water slides, and a kids' pool shallow enough for young c
- Resorpia Beppu · Outdoor pool (summer only): This outdoor pool operates in summer only and is divided into an adults' pool and a children's pool 30 cm deep. The deeper pool is 100 cm deep, and hours are from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa · Infinity pool: An outdoor infinity pool kept at 27°C and open year-round. Children aged 12 and under who are staying at the hotel may use it from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. when accompanied by a guardian.
Baby gear you can borrow(5 hotels, 9 items)
- Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa · Baby-item rentals (diaper trash bin, baby bath and bed guard): A diaper trash bin, a baby bath and a bed guard are available to borrow. They cannot be reserved in advance, requests are taken at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis, and
- Beppu Onsen Irifuneso · Baby Box and kids' amenities: The guest room holds a Baby Box gathering together a Bumbo seat, a kids' chair and a lidded bin for disposing of diapers. There is also a DVD player and toys for children, so famil
- Beppu Onsen Shinhorii · Extra futon bedding for co-sleeping (ages 2 and under): Futon bedding for co-sleeping can be prepared for a child aged 2 or under. The futon is the same as an adult's, and an additional charge of 3,000 yen applies. Depending on the room
- Beppu Daiichi Hotel · Crib available to borrow: A crib can be prepared for 1,000 yen per night, with a pillow and futon included.
- Resorpia Beppu · Children's amenities and picture book lending: Children's hotel amenities are provided free of charge at check-in, and there is also a picture book lending service. The accommodation plans include children's rates.
Kids' meals and baby food(5 hotels, 17 items)
- Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa · Kids' meals and baby food: The buffet features a kids' meal served with corn soup topped with popcorn, and examples of the baby food are shown as well.
- Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei · Kids' meals for children under school age and for elementary school children: Paying children whose plan includes meals are served a kids' meal for children under school age or a kids' meal for elementary school children. On the free plan for children under
- Beppu Onsen Irifuneso · Kids' plates handmade by the okami, served in your room: Meals are served in your room, where you can eat without worrying about other guests. The hugely popular kids' plate handmade by the okami comes with house-made Hamburg steak and f
- Granxia Beppu Kannawa · Glamping barbecue in each dome's dining space: Dinner and breakfast are both private meals enjoyed in your own dome's dining space. With air conditioning and heating, the barbecue stays comfortable even in the rain, and unbreak
- Beppu Ryokan Yumoto Miyoshi · Jigoku-gama steaming, a Kannawa specialty: You can try jigoku-gama steaming, the Kannawa specialty in which ingredients are steamed all at once in onsen steam. The method locks in the flavor of each ingredient, making it a
Baby-friendly bathhouses(5 hotels, 19 items)
- Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei · Private-hire baths (family baths): Private-hire baths in the courtyard, reserved on arrival, with 3 rooms available. All are onsen flowing straight from the source, so you can bathe in a private space just for your
- Beppu Onsen Irifuneso · Private-hire family baths (2): Two fully private family baths with water flowing straight from the source. The spring water is gentle enough for infants, and toys and a bath chair are provided in the bath. Becau
- Granxia Beppu Kannawa · Privately rented domes with an in-room onsen: All 14 dome tents are rented privately to a single group, each with a natural onsen semi-open-air bath, a toilet and a dining space. You can bathe or use the toilet without steppin
- Nihon Ryokan Utsuwa Beppu Kannawa · In-room baths fed straight from the source in every room: Every room in the main building has an in-room bath fed by a fine spring source praised as a 'beauty bath', flowing directly from the source. Families with children can enjoy the o
- Beppu Onsen Shinhorii · Private-hire family baths (Komorebi no Yu and Soma no Yu): There are two private-hire family baths fed by free-flowing onsen from the ryokan's own source, available 24 hours a day apart from cleaning times, with no reservation required. Yo
Themed and family rooms(5 hotels, 7 items)
- Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa · Hello Kitty Room: Guest rooms themed around Sanrio characters, in a Japanese-style tatami version and a resort version. They sleep 6 to 7 guests, including children co-sleeping.
- Beppu Onsen Tenku Yubo Seikaiso · Sea-view tatami rooms and tatami rooms with a footbath: There is a good choice of tatami rooms that suit families with children, from sea-view Japanese-style tatami rooms with Beppu Bay spreading out beyond the window to the unusual top
- Beppu Daiichi Hotel · Family room (co-sleeping for 4): A family room where up to 4 people can co-sleep in the beds: a Hollywood twin Japanese-Western room of about 39 sq m. One child of elementary school age or under can co-sleep free
- Suginoi Hotel · Miki House Room: A guest room in Sora-kan created in collaboration with Miki House. It has a bus-shaped play wall fitted with wall-mounted toys and picture books, plus a toilet-training seat, a dia
- Super Hotel Beppu Ekimae · Super Room (with loft bed): This room type pairs one 150 cm-wide bed with a loft bed and is popular with children. It is 13 sq m and sleeps 1-3 guests, including babies and toddlers, and a children's rate is
Kids' programs and activities(3 hotels, 3 items)
- Granxia Beppu Kannawa · Jigoku-mushi steaming experience: In a jigoku steaming oven unique to Beppu, where very hot spring water gushes out, guests steam ingredients from the vegetable marche and savor them. Watching vegetables and eggs s
- ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa · Kids' activities: Kids' activities such as shichitoui (rush-grass) crafts, picture-book readings in English and a stargazing tour are featured in photos. Prices, target ages and how often they are h
- Kamenoi Hotel Beppu · Onsen-dyed tenugui workshop: A hands-on onsen-dyeing workshop held at Yuagari-dokoro on the third floor, where you make a tenugui hand towel whose colors shift through a reaction between yunohana mineral depos
Seasonal collections for Beppu Onsen
Winter Onsen With Kids
Winter onsen towns from north to south, where an in-room bath, a reservable private bath and meals in your room mean you never have to go out
Autumn Leaves With Kids
Peak color timing, plus hotels in autumn leaf areas you can manage with a baby or toddler, from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Nearby attractions
Travel tips
The usual ways to reach Beppu Onsen are by bus from Oita Airport or by JR train to Beppu Station. Cars and buses are convenient for getting to sightseeing spots such as the Hells tour, the aquarium, and the zoo. Many stops on the Hells tour show very hot spring sources, so hold your child's hand and make sure they do not get too close to the fences or lean over them. Hot spring water types vary widely, so choosing a gentler bath, a room bath, or a private bath is reassuring with little ones. The summer sun is strong, so bring hats and plan for plenty of water.
Best season
Beppu works year-round thanks to its hot springs and an indoor aquarium. Spring and autumn are mild, which makes outdoor sightseeing such as the Hells tour and the zoo comfortable. In summer the sun is strong, so choose the aquarium and indoor facilities, and in winter you can enjoy the atmosphere of the steaming hot spring town. With so many kid-friendly spots, it is a good area for a family trip in any season.
Getting there
From Oita Airport, you can take an airport bus into Beppu city (check the bus company's official website for travel times). JR Beppu Station is the hub for sightseeing in the city, and you can reach the Hells tour, the aquarium, and the zoo by car or bus. From the Fukuoka area, you can also come by express bus or limited express train.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can kids enjoy Beppu Onsen?
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Even babies under 1 can enjoy it. Some stays offer diaper-only trash bins for guest rooms, baby bath and high chair rentals, and baby food, and some have toddler meals or a buffet. Many stays have a private bath or a room bath, and there are spots little ones enjoy, such as an aquarium and a zoo. However, some stays, such as Beppu Ryokan Yumoto Miyoshi, do not accept guests aged 3 or under, so check the age conditions before booking.
Are there stays in Beppu Onsen where we can bathe with little kids without worrying about others?
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14 stays have a private bath just for your family (4 of them free), and 9 have a bath in the guest room. 18 stays have a Japanese-style room with futons that make it easy to sleep next to your child, and some offer meals in your room, so you can relax even if your child fusses.
Are there sightseeing spots in Beppu Onsen that kids enjoy?
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There is the Beppu Hells tour of colorful hot spring sources, Umitamago aquarium, Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden where you can see monkeys up close, and the Beppu Rakutenchi amusement park. Together with your hot spring stay, the whole family can have fun.
Is the Beppu Hells tour okay with kids?
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Yes, you can enjoy it, but many stops show very hot spring sources, so hold your child's hand and make sure they do not get too close to the fences or lean over them. Some of the Hells can be visited with a stroller, but when it is crowded, a baby carrier is sometimes easier to get around with.
How do we get to Beppu Onsen?
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By air, take an airport bus from Oita Airport into Beppu city (check the bus company's official website for travel times). By rail, JR Beppu Station is the gateway. From the Fukuoka area, you can also use an express bus or limited express train, and from the station you can go by car or bus to the Hells tour and the aquarium.