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Beppu Onsen Tenku Yubo Seikaiso
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.33 out of 5 (608 reviews). This seaside inn looks straight out over Beppu Bay, and the rooftop has four private-hire open-air baths of natural onsen water facing the bay, where families can soak on their own with the open sea by day and the night lights after dark. Many of the rooms are tatami - sea-view Japanese-style tatami rooms, Japanese-Western rooms with a semi-open-air bath, and tatami rooms with a footbath - which makes staying with children easier. The Umitamago aquarium and Takasakiyama are close by, making the inn a convenient base for a family trip.
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Rooftop private-hire open-air baths (4 baths)
Rooftop private-hire open-air baths (4 baths)
The rooftop has four private-hire open-air baths of natural onsen water facing Beppu Bay. Families have the space to themselves, with the open sea by day and the lights of Oita by night. Even with young children, you can soak at your own pace without worrying about other guests.
- •Four private-hire open-air baths overlooking Beppu Bay
- •A spectacular view: the sea by day, the night lights after dark
- •A bath the family can have to itself
Sea-view tatami rooms and tatami rooms with a footbath
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-floor tatami rooms with a footbath on the balcony. In the footbath rooms you can relax in the footbath in your own room while looking out over Beppu Bay.
- •Sea-view Japanese-style tatami rooms overlooking Beppu Bay
- •Tatami rooms with a footbath on the top floor
- •Tatami floors make things easier with children
Overview
Beppu Onsen Tenku Yubo Seikaiso is a seaside inn looking straight out over Beppu Bay. On the rooftop are four private-hire open-air baths of natural onsen water facing the bay, where families can soak in privacy with the open sea by day and the lights of Oita by night. It is an easy place to take your time in the onsen even with young children. Rooms come in a range of styles, from sea-view Japanese-style tatami rooms to Japanese-Western rooms with a semi-open-air bath and top-floor tatami rooms with a footbath, and the tatami rooms are comfortable for families with children. Meals are kaiseki courses built around Oita flavors such as Seki mackerel and Bungo beef. The inn is within walking distance of Beppu Station, and the Umitamago aquarium and Takasakiyama are a single taxi fare away, making it a convenient base for a family trip.
Beppu Onsen Tenku Yubo Seikaiso stands on the shore in Kitahama, Beppu, Oita, looking straight out over Beppu Bay.
Four Rooftop Private-Hire Open-Air Baths
On the rooftop are four private-hire open-air baths of natural onsen water facing Beppu Bay, where families can bathe in privacy with the open sea by day and the lights of Oita by night. Even with young children, you can take your time in the onsen without worrying about other guests.
A Variety of Sea-View Tatami Rooms
Rooms come in many styles: sea-view Japanese-style tatami rooms, Japanese-Western rooms with their own semi-open-air bath, and top-floor tatami rooms with a footbath. The tatami rooms, with Beppu Bay spreading out beyond the window, are comfortable for families with children. Futons in the Japanese-style tatami rooms are laid out self-service out of consideration for privacy, so you can settle in whenever suits you.
Kaiseki Featuring Oita Flavors
Meals are kaiseki courses, a series of small Japanese dishes, built around Oita flavors such as Seki mackerel and Bungo beef. The generous portions are something the whole family can enjoy. Meals accommodating allergies can also be arranged.
A Convenient Base for Days Out
The inn is within walking distance of Beppu Station, and the Umitamago aquarium and Takasakiyama are a single taxi fare away. Accommodation plans that include Umitamago tickets are also available, making the inn a convenient base for a family trip. Extending your checkout time costs an additional 1,100 yen per person per hour.
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Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3-14-3 Kitahama, Beppu, Oita 874-0920 |
|---|---|
| directions_carAccess | About a 10- to 15-minute walk from JR Beppu Station, and about 15 minutes by car from Beppu IC. The Kitahama bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. |
| trainNearest station | Beppu Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available free of charge. Cars are parked in tandem, so please write your license plate number at reception. |
| callPhone | +81-977-22-0275 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.seikaiso.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we use a private bath as a family at Beppu Onsen Tenku Yubo Seikaiso?
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Yes. There are four private-hire open-air baths of natural onsen water on the rooftop, facing Beppu Bay. The charge is 2,500 yen per bath for 45 minutes, and they are open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next morning. Advance reservations are not accepted.
Are there meals for children?
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For dinner, elementary school children are served the same Sora kaiseki course as adults, and you can switch to a children's menu by letting the inn know in advance. Children who have not yet started elementary school are served a kids' meal at dinner. Spoons, forks and furikake (rice seasoning) are available if you ask a member of staff, and meals accommodating allergies can be arranged.
Which rooms work well for a family with children?
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Of the 28 rooms, 2 are Western-style and 26 are Japanese-style tatami rooms, including 9 tatami rooms with a footbath and Japanese-Western rooms with their own semi-open-air bath. Every room has antibacterial tatami and a humidifying air purifier. Futons in the tatami rooms are laid out self-service, so you can settle in whenever suits you.
Where are meals served?
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Meals are served in private tatami dining rooms. Dinner is a kaiseki course built around Oita flavors such as Seki mackerel and Bungo beef, in generous portions the family can enjoy together.
How do we get there, and what is nearby?
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The inn is about a 10- to 15-minute walk from JR Beppu Station and about 15 minutes by car from Beppu IC, with the Kitahama bus stop a 2-minute walk away. The Umitamago aquarium and Takasakiyama are a single taxi fare away, and accommodation plans including Umitamago tickets are available. Parking is free, with cars parked in tandem, so write your license plate number at reception. Extending checkout costs an additional 1,100 yen per person per hour.
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