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Nihon Ryokan Utsuwa Beppu Kannawa
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Rakuten Travel rating 4.58 out of 5 (320 reviews). This Japanese ryokan at the foot of Ideyu-zaka in the Kannawa onsen district keeps lodging and meals separate and offers room-only stays. Every room in the main building has an in-room bath fed by a spring praised as a 'beauty bath', flowing directly from the source, so families can enjoy the onsen on their own. There are also private-hire open-air baths among the largest in Japan, and the detached Yuian rooms with an open-air rock bath and an indoor bath. Guests take in spectacular views of Mount Tsurumi and Beppu Bay from the rooms and the rooftop, and are free to enjoy sightseeing and dining as they please.
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In-room baths fed straight from the source in every room
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 onsen on their own as often as they like, without watching the clock. The Yuian annex consists of detached rooms with an open-air rock bath and an indoor bath, for an even more private stay.
- •Every room has an in-room bath fed directly from the source
- •The detached Yuian rooms have an open-air rock bath and an indoor bath
- •Families can enjoy the onsen on their own
Private-hire open-air baths among the largest in Japan
Private-hire open-air baths among the largest in Japan
These private-hire open-air baths, among the largest in Japan, are filled with fine spring water flowing directly from the source. Because the family has the spacious tubs to itself, even guests with children can soak at their leisure. From the rooftop there are spectacular views of Mount Tsurumi and Beppu Bay.
- •Private-hire open-air baths among the largest in Japan
- •Filled with spring water flowing directly from the source
- •Spacious bathing for the family alone
Overview
Nihon Ryokan Utsuwa Beppu Kannawa stands at the foot of Ideyu-zaka in the Kannawa onsen district of Beppu, run in a style that keeps lodging and meals separate. All 15 rooms have an indoor bath filled with onsen flowing directly from the source, so families can bathe on their own without worrying about other guests. Private-hire open-air baths that are among the largest in Japan can also be used 24 hours a day, though only by guests staying in the main building. Children are charged the same rate as adults. No meals are served, so guests are free to eat out, order delivery or bring their own food. The ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Kannawa Bus Terminal.
Rooms
There are 15 rooms in total. The main building's special room, Shinki, is 100.12 sq m with two double beds and accommodates 1 to 5 guests. The main building's standard rooms range from 46.60 sq m to 57.34 sq m, have two semi-double beds and accommodate 1 to 5 guests. In any of these rooms, futon bedding is laid out separately when 3 or more guests stay, so a family of three or more can sleep in the same room. Hanare Yuian has seven detached rooms, each with one king-size bed for 2 guests, an open-air rock bath and an indoor bath.
Dining
This ryokan keeps lodging and meals separate, and no meals are served. Guests are free to eat out, bring in their own food and drinks, or order delivery. Each room has a microwave, but there is no kitchen, and guests may not bring in cooking appliances such as hot plates or gas burners, nor cook yakiniku or barbecue. Guests are also asked to refrain from bringing in food or drink with a strong smell.
Baths and Onsen
The spring water here is a sodium chloride spring containing metasilicic acid, and every room has a bath fed by 100% natural onsen flowing directly from the source. In addition, the private-hire open-air baths Kiseki (45.00 sq m) and Kogane (40.00 sq m), among the largest in Japan, can be used 24 hours a day without a reservation, on a first-come basis; you may have to wait while other guests are using them. These private-hire open-air baths are available to guests staying in the main building and are not available to guests staying at Hanare Yuian, where each room has its own open-air rock bath and indoor bath. The bathing tax is 250 yen for junior high school students and older, and children under 12 are exempt.
Family-friendly features
Check-in is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and checkout is by 11 a.m. Children are charged the same rate as adults, and the amount differs depending on whether futon bedding is used. Main building rooms have futon bedding laid out separately when 3 or more guests stay, so a family of three or more can stay in the same room. Every room has an indoor bath, so the family can enjoy the onsen on its own without worrying about other guests. The private-hire open-air baths, among the largest in Japan, are limited to guests staying in the main building and can be used 24 hours a day without a reservation. Pets cannot stay at the ryokan.
Access
The ryokan is a 5-minute walk from Kannawa Bus Terminal, 10 minutes by car from Beppu IC, 15 minutes by car from Beppu Station and 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport. Parking for 9 cars is free, but the number of spaces is limited, so guests are asked to mention when booking that they will be parking.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 4-2 Kannawahigashi, Beppu, Oita 874-0042 |
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| directions_carAccess | About a 5-minute walk from Kannawa Bus Terminal. About 10 minutes by car from Beppu IC and about 15 minutes by car from Beppu Station. |
| trainNearest station | Beppu Station |
| local_parkingParking | Parking is available for 9 cars, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-977-85-7782 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, UC, UFJ Card, Mastercard |
| languageOfficial site | https://nihonryokan-utsuwa.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 bring in baby food and warm it up?
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Lodging and meals are kept separate here, so no meals are served, but guests are free to bring in food and drinks or order delivery, and each room has a microwave. There is no kitchen, and cooking appliances such as hot plates or gas burners may not be brought in.
Are children charged for their stay?
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Children are charged the same rate as adults: 2,750 yen without futon bedding and 5,500 yen with futon bedding. The amount may differ depending on the plan and other conditions.
Can our family bathe in the onsen privately?
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Yes. Every room has a bath fed by 100% natural onsen flowing directly from the source. The private-hire open-air baths Kiseki (45.00 sq m) and Kogane (40.00 sq m) can also be used 24 hours a day without a reservation, but only by guests staying in the main building; guests staying at Hanare Yuian have their own open-air rock bath and indoor bath in each room.
Can three or more of us share one room?
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Yes. The main building's special room Shinki and its standard rooms each accommodate 1 to 5 guests, and futon bedding is laid out separately when 3 or more guests stay, so a family of three or more can sleep in the same room. The detached Hanare Yuian rooms accommodate 2 guests each.
How do we get to the ryokan, and is there parking?
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It is a 5-minute walk from Kannawa Bus Terminal, 10 minutes by car from Beppu IC, 15 minutes by car from Beppu Station and 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport. Parking for 9 cars is free, but spaces are limited, so please mention when booking that you will be parking.
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