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Rakuten Travel rating 4.35 out of 5 (369 reviews). Guests praise how good the food is, starting with the all-you-can-eat sangenton pork shabu-shabu, along with the ease of the private-hire onsen open-air baths that are free 24 hours a day, and the staff's service.
Kids Facilities
Five private-hire onsen open-air baths, free 24 hours a day
Five private-hire onsen open-air baths, free 24 hours a day
On the grounds are 4 private-hire onsen open-air baths, 2 of them with a loyly sauna, plus 1 private-hire onsen indoor bath, all free to use 24 hours a day. No reservation is needed; on a first-come, first-served basis you lock a free bath from the inside and have it to your family alone. The tubs are a compact 2- to 4-person size, so bathing with young children is easy. The water is Nasu Prairie Onsen, heated, recirculated through a filter and sterilized, and it is not free-flowing straight from the source.
- •Each bath is private-hire, so your family has it to yourselves. The changing area and tub are compact, sized for 2 to 4 people.
- •The saunas are available from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. When things are busy, please take turns by keeping each bath to about 30 minutes.
- •Please bring towels and yukata from your room.
Rooms with an onsen open-air bath (Asian Wing)
Rooms with an onsen open-air bath (Asian Wing)
The 5 rooms in the Asian Wing each have their own onsen open-air bath fed by Nasu Prairie Onsen, so you can soak in your room's open-air bath whenever you like. It is covered by a roof, so you can use it in rain or snow.
- •Rooms with their own onsen open-air bath are found only in the Asian Wing (5 rooms in total). The Main Building, the Annex and the South Wing have en-suite bathrooms.
All-you-can-eat sangenton pork shabu-shabu in a private dining room
All-you-can-eat sangenton pork shabu-shabu in a private dining room
In the izakaya-style Asian private dining room, shabu-shabu made with Nasu-raised sangenton pork is all-you-can-eat. The daily snack dishes and the small petit cakes are all-you-can-eat as well, and there is a drink bar with soft drinks, cocktails, beer and more. Because the dining room is private, families with children can eat without worrying about other guests.
- •Allergies cannot be handled through online bookings. If you call to discuss them, the hotel will accommodate you as far as it can.
- •You may bring your own food at no extra charge and keep it in the empty refrigerator in your room.
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Overview
Bell the CAT is a privacy-focused hideaway of about 15 rooms in Nasu-machi, Tochigi, close to Nasu Safari Park. On the grounds are 4 private-hire onsen open-air baths, 2 of them with a sauna, plus 1 private-hire indoor bath, all free to use 24 hours a day; whichever one is free is yours on a first-come, first-served basis, so the family can bathe on its own. Rooms in the Asian Wing come with their own onsen open-air bath. Dinner in a private dining room is all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu of Nasu sangenton pork (a three-breed crossbred pork), with unlimited alcoholic drinks and sweets. Children aged 3 and under can co-sleep, and families with children are welcome.
Bell the CAT stands in Nasu-machi, Tochigi, not far from Nasu Safari Park. It is a privacy-focused hideaway of about 15 rooms in all, made up of buildings such as the Main Building and Annex (Western-style rooms) and the Asian Wing (rooms with an onsen open-air bath). You can choose from 4 room types, each with its own character, and every stay includes meals in a private dining room, so you can take your time with little contact with other guests.
Baths (5 private-hire onsen open-air baths and saunas)
On the grounds are 4 private-hire onsen open-air baths, 2 of them with a loyly sauna where water is poured over the hot stones, along with 1 private-hire onsen indoor bath. All of them are free to use 24 hours a day, from check-in through checkout. No reservation is needed: it is first come, first served, so you simply find a bath that is free and lock it from the inside to have it to yourselves. When things are busy, guests take turns by keeping each bath to about 30 minutes. The saunas are available from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The water is Nasu Prairie Onsen, heated, recirculated through a filter and sterilized before being discharged, so it is not free-flowing straight from the source. The tubs are compact, sized for 2 to 4 people, which makes it easy to bathe just with your family. On top of that, 5 rooms in the Asian Wing have their own onsen open-air bath.
Dining (all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink)
Dinner is served in an izakaya-style Asian private dining room, with all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu of sangenton pork raised in Nasunogahara. The daily snack dishes and the petit cakes cut into small portions - sponge cakes, mousse cakes, Japanese sweets and more - are all-you-can-eat as well, and the drink bar offers unlimited soft drinks, cocktails, shochu and beer. Breakfast is a protein-focused menu named Asa-Tan. Allergies cannot be handled through online bookings, but if you call to discuss them the hotel will accommodate you as far as it can. You may also bring your own food at no extra charge and keep it in the empty refrigerator in your room.
Rooms and Staying with Children
The property consists of the Main Building (Western-style rooms, smoking, 5 rooms), the Annex (Western-style rooms, non-smoking, 3 rooms), the single-story Asian Wing (rooms with an onsen open-air bath, non-smoking, 5 rooms) and the Asian South Wing (maisonette rooms, non-smoking, 2 rooms). Children are welcome. Rooms are generally for 2 guests, but children aged 3 and under can stay by co-sleeping, and for children older than 3 there is one room in the Main Building that takes 3 guests (a children's rate applies; please inquire). Do note that the maisonettes in the South Wing have steep, ladder-like stairs, so young children, older guests and pregnant guests should take care.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3814-17 Takaku-Otsu, Nasu-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi 325-0303 |
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| directions_carAccess | From Nasu IC, take Prefectural Route 17 (the Nasu Kaido) toward Nasu Yumoto. Turn left at the Nasu Safari Park sign and continue for about 15 minutes. Convenience stores and supermarkets are about 3 minutes away by car. |
| trainNearest station | Kuroiso Station |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking in front of the building. Large vehicles such as campers may also use the staff parking area; please inquire. |
| callPhone | +81-287-76-3561 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON, Rakuten Card |
| languageOfficial site | https://bell-cat.com/open_in_new |
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Reference price as of September 19, 2026 (stay date 2026-10-10). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is Bell the CAT best suited to?
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It has facilities that work especially well for babies and toddlers (ages 0 to 2) and children aged 3 and over. There is no age limit, and families with children of any age can stay.
Is there parking at Bell the CAT?
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Parking: Free parking in front of the building. Large vehicles such as campers may also use the staff parking area; please inquire.
How do you get to Bell the CAT?
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From Nasu IC, take Prefectural Route 17 (the Nasu Kaido) toward Nasu Yumoto. Turn left at the Nasu Safari Park sign and continue for about 15 minutes. Convenience stores and supermarkets are about 3 minutes away by car.
Can we use the internet in our room?
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Free Wi-Fi called freespot is available in every room.
Can we use the private-hire open-air baths at any time?
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You can use them whenever one is free, at any point between check-in and checkout, and you lock the door from the inside while you are bathing.
Is smoking allowed in the rooms or the dining rooms?
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All rooms in the Main Building are smoking rooms, but the other room types and the dining rooms are non-smoking. There is a smoking area opposite the Main Building entrance.
Are towels and yukata provided at the private-hire baths?
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The private-hire baths have shampoo, conditioner and body soap, but towels and yukata are not provided, so you need to bring them from your room.
Can children aged 3 and under stay by co-sleeping?
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Children aged 3 and under can stay by co-sleeping. For children aged 3 and over, a children's rate applies when you use the 3-guest room in the Main Building. Please inquire about the exact rate.
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