Getting here & booking
About 4 km uphill from central Beppu, in the steaming hot spring district of Kannawa.
Where we are
- Name
- Beppu Onsen (別府温泉 Beppu Onsen)
- Address
- 2-18 Kannawa-kami, Beppu, Oita 874-0046, Japan
- Phone
- +81-977-66-2618 (9:00–21:00 JST)
- [email protected]
- Parking
- Free, 30 spaces
How to get here
- From JR Beppu Station: Kamenoi bus from the west exit toward Kannawa (about 20 min), then a 5-minute walk from the Kannawa stop. Taxi about 15 min (around ¥2,000). Free shuttle for overnight guests.
- From Oita Airport: Airliner bus to Beppu Kitahama (about 45 min), then a 15-minute taxi. About 40 minutes by car.
- From Fukuoka (Hakata): JR Limited Express Sonic to Beppu Station, about 2 hours. Highway bus to Beppu Kitahama, about 2 hours 40 minutes.
- By car: About 5 minutes from Beppu IC on the Oita Expressway, 40 minutes from Yufuin.
- From Beppu ferry port: About 15 minutes by taxi.
Book or ask a question
Ask about availability, long stays, dietary needs or anything else. When you send the form, your email app opens with your request filled in. We usually reply within 24 hours, in English or Japanese.
In a hurry? Call us on +81-977-66-2618.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the onsen without staying overnight?
Yes. Day-trip bathing is open every day from 10:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:00) for ¥1,200 per adult. No reservation is needed, though we recommend booking the private family baths in advance.
How long can I stay?
As long as you like. We welcome guests for one night, one week, or a month or more. Stays of 7 nights or longer start from ¥7,800 per night on our toji long-stay plan.
Is Beppu Onsen tattoo-friendly?
Yes. Tattoos up to palm size can be covered with a free patch in the shared baths. Guests with larger tattoos can use our private family baths or book a room with its own open-air onsen.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. English-speaking staff are on hand every day, and all signs and menus are bilingual.
Is it a good onsen for first-timers in Japan?
Very much so. We provide an illustrated etiquette guide in English, and our staff will gladly show you how everything works.
Can you accommodate vegetarian, vegan or allergy diets?
Yes. We offer a full vegan kaiseki and cater for vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy requirements. Please let us know when you book.
How do I get to Beppu Onsen from Beppu Station?
Take the Kamenoi bus from the west exit of JR Beppu Station toward Kannawa (about 20 minutes) and walk 5 minutes from the Kannawa stop. A taxi takes about 15 minutes. Overnight guests can use our free shuttle.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free up to 3 days before arrival; 30% of the rate 2 days to 1 day before; 50% on the day; 100% for no-shows. Long-stay plans can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival.