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Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei
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Guests with children report enjoying relaxed in-room dining, free-stay plans for children under school age and the Little Play Area. Many reviews mention using the spacious Japanese-style tatami rooms and free-flowing onsen private-hire baths for their children's first onsen experience.
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Kids Facilities
Little Play Area
Little Play Area
An indoor playroom on the B1 floor for children under school age. It has picture books, sketchbooks, pretend-play sets and toy cars, giving children a place to play on rainy days as well.
- •This play area is intended for children under school age.
Courtyard Pool (summer-only)
Courtyard Pool (summer-only)
- calendar_monthSeason:Summer only
A children's water-play area set up in the courtyard during summer. This small outdoor pool is shallow, does not require swimsuits and can be enjoyed in regular clothing. Hours are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and a parent or guardian must accompany children.
- •Planned operating period: July 18-September 30, 2026
- •Hours are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; a parent or guardian must accompany children.
- •No swimsuit is required; children can play in regular clothing in the shallow pool.
- •Operations may be suspended due to weather.
Communal Bath (indoor bath, open-air bath and sauna)
Communal Bath (indoor bath, open-air bath and sauna)
Kankaiji Onsen is one of Beppu's eight hot-spring areas, and its simple onsen water flows directly from the source. Separate men's and women's indoor and open-air baths are available; the men's side also has a sauna. The men's bath is called Mori no Iwaburo, and the women's bath Mori no Hinokiburo.
- •Day-use bathing is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for 800 yen per person, including tax.
- •A 250-yen bathing tax for adults is charged separately.
Private-Hire Baths (3 rooms)
Private-Hire Baths (3 rooms)
There are 3 private-hire baths supplied by free-flowing onsen water. Families can enjoy the onsen in a private space.
- •One 50-minute session costs 1,100 yen, including tax.
- •Reservations are made at the front desk on the day; advance reservations are not available.
Overview
Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei is a 40-room ryokan in Kankaiji Onsen, one of Beppu's eight hot-spring areas. The B1 floor has the Little Play Area for children under school age, with picture books, pretend-play sets and toy cars. Its baths include indoor and open-air baths and 3 private-hire baths, all supplied by 100% free-flowing onsen water. An outdoor pool appears in the courtyard during summer. With Japanese-style tatami rooms, Western-style rooms and Japanese-Western rooms, there are many room types to choose from. On days when a free-stay plan for children under school age is available, bedding, dinner and breakfast are included at no charge for children under school age.
Beppu Onsen Ryochiku Bettei is a ryokan in Kankaiji Onsen, located on the hills of Beppu. The B1 floor's Little Play Area has picture books, pretend-play sets and toy cars, giving children a place to play indoors on rainy days as well. Hours are 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the following morning.
Baths and onsen
All 7 bathing facilities use simple onsen water from a free-flowing source. Along with separate men's and women's indoor and open-air baths, there are 3 private-hire baths. These are available by same-day reservation at the front desk for 50 minutes at 1,100 yen (including tax). During summer, from around mid-July, an outdoor pool appears in the courtyard and is popular with families with children.
Rooms
There are 40 guest rooms, including family-friendly room types such as the Deluxe Family Room Japanese-Western Room and the Superior Japanese-Western Room with low-bed arrangements. Plans with in-room dining for dinner are available, while breakfast is served buffet-style with children's menu options. A free shuttle to JR Beppu Station is available when reserved by 12 noon the day before.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 3 Kankaiji, Beppu, Oita 874-0822 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 10 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station. A free shuttle is available with a reservation made by 12 noon the day before. About 8 minutes from the Beppu Interchange on the Oita Expressway, or 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport. |
| trainNearest station | Beppu Station (Oita) |
| local_parkingParking | Free parking is available, with no reservation required. All rooms have Wi-Fi. |
| callPhone | +81-977-26-0022 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.ryoutiku.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
Are there plans that include a free stay for children under school age?
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On days when a free-stay plan for children under school age is available, children under school age can stay free of charge with bedding, dinner and breakfast included. Availability depends on the plan and date, so please confirm when booking.
Can young children use the summer pool?
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The summer courtyard pool is shallow, does not require swimsuits and can be used in regular clothing. It is open from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and a parent or guardian must accompany children. Operations may be suspended due to weather.
Does the ryokan have an onsen and private-hire baths?
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Yes. All 7 bathing facilities use simple onsen water from a free-flowing source. There are separate men's and women's indoor and open-air baths, plus 3 private-hire baths. The private-hire baths cost 1,100 yen for 50 minutes, including tax, with same-day front-desk reservations only.
What meals are available for children?
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For paying children with meals included, the hotel prepares a kids' meal for elementary school children or one for children under school age. Breakfast is a buffet with children's menu items, while the adults' offerings center on Japanese cuisine. Some plans offer dinner as in-room dining.
How can we get to the hotel from Beppu Station?
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The hotel is about 10 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station. A free shuttle is available if reserved by 12 noon the day before. It is also about 8 minutes from the Beppu Interchange on the Oita Expressway and about 50 minutes by car from Oita Airport.
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