① A Historic Japanese Inn
Beppu, the largest hot spring resort in western Japan, and nearby Yufuin, offers bathing and sightseeing spots as well as easy access to lakes and mountains.
With a colorful history and incredibly rare natural sites, a visit to these popular hot springs is nothing short of unforgettable.
With eight major hot spring areas boasting some 3,000 vents, Beppu has more springs than you could visit, which makes it a popular choice for Koreans.
Also, choosing Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn, for accommodation can make the stay a memorable one.
‘Beppu Showaen’ is a Beppu ryokan located in a garden.
It is a historic and traditional Japanese inn established in 1925. Gold mining flourished in this area over a hundred and fifty years ago. However, it became a hot spring resort when water sprung out during the mining, and digging became impossible.
All rooms have indoor hot spring baths.
Both open-air and private hot spring baths are available.
The hot spring water of Beppu Showaen is composed of sulfate springs and hydrogen carbonate springs.
With only 11 rooms in total and tucked into a quiet corner, it is worth the price for those who want to relax quietly.
The ryokan rate includes breakfast and dinner, and you can enjoy a Japanese meal, which makes the event more special.
The room rate for one night on weekends is about 300,000 won (approximately $260).
② Beppu Ryokan with High Guest Satisfaction
‘Iroha Ryokan’ is a hot-spring inn offering a homely atmosphere with open-air hot springs in all rooms.
It offers room-only accommodation in detached guestrooms that have their hot spring baths.
It has a total of 15 guestrooms, each spacious enough to accommodate 2 to 6 people.
With outdoor baths also set up in private rooms, Iroha offers many ways to enjoy a hot spring.
One of them is free draft beer and coffee for 24 hours.
Imagine gulping down a beer after a hot spring. It is no wonder why the guest satisfaction is high.
You can also taste traditional Japanese meals at the ryokan.
The room rate for one night on weekends is about 300,000 won (approximately $260).
Guests commented, “The room is spacious, and the facilities are good. Both the private and the public onsen are great, and the unlimited beer is, of course, perfect. There is a convenience store in front of the accommodation, and the staff is kind.” “Both the large bath and the private bath were really good. The free beer is the best”, and “The location, facilities, and both private and public baths are all good”.
‘Uminohotel Hajime’ is a hotel located near Beppu Tower.
A short walk about 10-15 minutes from Beppu Railway Station is enough to take you to this peaceful ryokan.
It presents striking scenery of the vast Beppu Bay, allowing you to watch the sunset while in a hot spring bath.
The rate is higher, but it is worth selecting a sea view room to enjoy the scenery of the sea.
It offers spring baths and open-air hot springs, too.
Breakfast is served in a neat Japanese style.
It also works well for family trips as it is convenient to stay.
Although the hotel itself is old, the hot spring has been newly renovated and has clean facilities.
The room rate for one night at Uminohotel Hajime on weekends is about 140,000 won (approximately $120).
It is a hotel at a reasonable price with high guest satisfaction.
③ Private Open-air Bath Available
‘Kannawaen’ is a luxury ryokan located near Beppu Hell Hot Springs.
This place is known as a hot spring hotel with the largest open-air bath in Beppu.
It has various types of hot spring baths, so you can explore and rest all day at the hotel.
The large public bath boasts unique blue onsen baths and breathtaking views over the town and the sea.
For a second, you may feel that you are part of nature.
There is also a family bath, so you can have a hot spring with your family.
The rooms are divided into traditional Japanese rooms and Western-style rooms with beds.
At Kannawaen, you can enjoy a neat Japanese meal.
The room rate for one night on weekends is about 480,000 won (approximately $415).
‘Beppu Kaizen’ is a Ryokan hotel located in the mountains.
It has 10 guestrooms, and all of them feature both an open-air bath as well as an indoor bath.
It is loved as a private ryokan for it is secluded enough to enjoy the quiet atmosphere.
The rooms are divided into Western-style rooms equipped with beds and Japanese-style rooms.
You can use the private hot spring bath and the open-air bath freely.
The room rate for one night on weekends is about 200,000 won (approximately $175).
Guests commented, “I recommend here. There is a private hot spring in every room”, “The facilities are wide and excellent for the price, and the hot spring bath is great”, and “The open-air bath is a really good place. It was even better because it was private and the atmosphere was super”.
It is a place with high guest satisfaction as the facilities are well-equipped for the price.
By. Min Jae Kim
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