10 Best Private Onsen in Beppu | Experience Japan’s Onsen Paradise

Beppu is one of Japan’s famous onsen destinations, known for having the most onsen sources in the world!

Located in Oita prefecture, Beppu offers a variety of accommodations with scenic views of the sea and the surrounding mountains that are perfect for relaxing in onsen.

In this article, we picked out 10 ryokans or hotels in Beppu with private onsen to enjoy in a secluded setting. We hope this will assist you in having the best onsen experience during your stay in Japan!

Let’s get started!

 

Table of Contents

Types of Private Onsen

10 Best Ryokans and Hotels in Beppu with a Private Onsen

1. Hotel Bokai（悠彩の宿 望海）
2. Yamada Bessou（別府温泉　くつろぎの温泉宿　山田別荘）
3. Galleria midobaru（ガレリア御堂原）
4. Bettei Haruki（別邸はる樹）
5. Beppu Showaen（べっぷ昭和園）
6. ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort&Spa（ANAインターコンチネンタル別府リゾート＆スパ）　
7. Beppu Nagomitsuki（別府　和み月）
8. Tenku Yubo Seikaiso（天空湯房　清海荘）
9. Ryotei Matsubaya（別府観海寺温泉　旅亭　松葉屋）
10. Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Oetei　（シーサイドホテル美松　大江亭）

Conclusion

Types of Private Onsen

Before getting into the details of each ryokan, let’s go over the types of private onsen that you can find.

There are two types in particular.

• Rentable baths: Called “Kashikiri Buro” in Japanese, these are indoor and/or outdoor private baths available for guests to rent out for a specific amount of time.
• Rooms with private outdoor baths: Large, spacious indoor baths or outdoor baths that are attached to your hotel suite.

The following is a breakdown of the pros and cons of each type of private onsen.

If you are looking to travel on a budget but still want to experience a private onsen, we recommend you look for a ryokan that has a rentable bath available. On the other hand, you should consider getting a room with a private onsen if you want a luxury ryokan experience.

10 Best Ryokans and Hotels in Beppu with a Private Onsen

Hotel Bokai（悠彩の宿 望海）

This hotel is suited for those who love staying near the ocean. As it is located right next to Beppu Bay, you can relax in your room with the calming sounds of the ocean.

Moreover, if you stay in a room with a private onsen, you can enjoy a luxurious bath while looking over the beautiful ocean. Not many hotels have an onsen with an ocean view, so we recommend staying in rooms with a private onsen like below!

Although they aren’t kashikiri buro, there are full-open-air and indoor onsen available for guests. The outdoor bath on the top floor is perfect for overlooking the vast ocean and the open sky.

The cuisine in this hotel is another great feature of this hotel. Their specialty are dishes that use fresh seafood taken from Oita Prefecture. If you are looking for an accommodation that provides the beauty of Beppu’s nature as well as delicious local cuisine, this one is for you!

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Yamada Bessou（別府温泉　くつろぎの温泉宿　山田別荘）

This ryokan lets you experience Japan back in the day, as it used to be a private villa in the Showa period (1926-1989). The 90-year-old ryokan was recently renovated, but the nostalgic and retro feel remains.

Guests can rent out the open-air onsen as kashikiri buro for free (Maximum of 50 min. per use). The green surrounding the onsen is perfect for relaxing in peace. Visitors can also bathe in this onsen for 3000 JPY/50 min.

If you want to stay in a traditional Japanese-style room, we recommend the rooms in the honkan (main building of the ryokan). The spacious rooms have floors of tatami (Japanese straw mats) and futons (foldable beds used on the floor) to feel like a Japanese resident.

The parlor room below symbolizes the Showa retro atmosphere in this ryokan. A stay here will make you feel like you are transported to the earlier times of Japan. If you are interested, we recommend booking a room from the official website as there are discounts available!

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Galleria Midobaru（ガレリア御堂原）

If you want to stay in an artistic hotel, this accommodation is for you! This hotel invested in creating a stylish interior and exterior design, placing many artworks of by modern Japanese artists as well. It is also easily accessible, within 15 minutes by car from Beppu Station.

All the rooms come with a private onsen. You can enjoy the hot spring waters from Horita Onsen, one of the famous and long-existinglong-existing onsen in Beppu.

This hotel’s cuisine is also spectacular, many of them beautifully made with fresh and colorful food from Oita Prefecture. Since the dishes are Western style, those not used to having traditional Japanese food can enjoy them too!

As we mentioned before, this hotel is great for those into artworks or fashionable hotels. To get a more descriptive look at the hotel, please see the video below!

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Bettei Haruki（別邸　はる樹)

Bettei HARUKI is perfect for those who prefer to stay in an old-fashioned Japanese ryokan. The rooms have a tranquil atmosphere, with tatami floors (mats made of straw) to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Located next to the Haruki River, the ryokan is in a quiet area a bit far from central Beppu but easily accessible (about 13 min. by car from Beppu station.).

There are 3 types of Kashikiri Buro in this ryokan, so you can try different types of onsen in a spacious space without worrying about other guests. The baths create an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere contributed by the Japanese-styled furniture, stone-made onsen, and bamboo balcony.

In addition, they offer 4 rooms with a personal private onsen to bathe entirely at your convenience. The onsen are half open-air onsen called “hanroten”, where a roof partially covers the baths, or the windows can be opened and closed.

Overall, this ryokan is recommended for those who want to enjoy onsen in a secluded environment and prefer to stay in a classic Japanese-styled room.

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Beppu Showaen（べっぷ昭和園）

Beppu Showaen is a traditional Japanese-styled ryokan founded in 1926. It is easily accessible and even provides a free bus from Beppu station.

This ryokan is known for having onsen that are effective for moisturizing skin and healing muscle stiffness, joint pain, and much more. Moreover, the kashikiri buro here offers magnificent views of the serene forest suited for relaxing in the peacefulness of nature.

This ryokan also provides personal private onsen in every room, with two types of onsen, hinoki onsen and open-air rock-made onsen. Hinoki (Japanese cypress) onsen has a woody, pleasant aroma that is great for relaxing and effective for rejuvenating your skin.

We also recommend the rooms with open-air rock onsen as they are rare in Japan. The full-outdoor bath lets you feel the magnificence of nature all to yourself.

↑ Go back to the table of contents

ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort&Spa（ANAインターコンチネンタル別府リゾート＆スパ

If you are looking to stay at one of the most luxurious hotels in Beppu, this one is perfect for you.
The room type Club Intercontinental and Suite comes with a private onsen. The hotel’s location lets you see the fantastic view of the ocean, mountains, and the city all at once.

A private family onsen plan is also available for up to six people. This plan includes not only a half-open-air onsen with a great view but also a roomy lounge area with a bed and a couch. It is available for 10,000 JPY per hour, so it is also recommended for visitors who want to experience the onsen in this hotel for a reasonable price.

Although it’s not a kashikiri buro, there is a full open-air onsen on the top floor where you can see Beppu Bay and the city. Don’t forget to try the dry sauna and the cold-water plunge pool next to the onsen!

Other than these onsen, there are several places where you can spend your time at this hotel, such as spas, an infinity pool, a bamboo craft workshop, and more. A stay at this exquisite accommodation will be something you won’t forget!

Refer to the introduction video for more details!

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Beppu Nagomitsuki（別府　和み月）

If you want to escape the busy parts of Beppu, this ryokan placed in a quiet residential area is recommended for you. As “naogmi” (soothing of the soul) is the theme, the relaxing atmosphere of the ryokan welcomes you to the world of Japanese hospitality. In addition, a free bus from the Beppu Station is available (reservation is necessary).

In this ryokan, every room comes with a private half-open-air onsen. The mix of Japanese and Western-styled design gives a peaceful but luxurious feel.

A special separate room is also available for those who require more privacy. The onsen here is suited for those who want to enjoy onsen in a spacious and secluded environment.

The ryokan is also known for its high-quality meals. You can enjoy Japanese food such as fresh seafood, steak, hot pot, and much more!

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Tenku Yubo Seikaiso（天空湯房　清海荘）

This ryokan is great for those searching for accommodation with good access to Beppu’s sightseeing sites. Not only is it located a 10-minute walk from Beppu station, but it is also close to many tourist spots such as Beppu Tower, Beppu Bay, and Umitamago Aquarium.

One of the appealing points of this ryokan is the open-air observatory onsen on the top floor. The splendid view of Beppu Bay is excellent for a breathtaking onsen experience. Guests can rent out this onsen as kashikiri buro for 1000 JPY/45 min. and can use the onsen in the partner hotel “Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Oeitei” for free.

The ryokan also offers a room with a private onsen for those who want to enjoy an onsen with an ocean view all to themselves. The bath is made of hinoki, so the relaxing scent fits perfectly with the soothing ocean.

There is also a room with Ashiyu (foot bath) on the balcony for those not used to the hot waters of onsen. With the many onsen and room options in this ryokan, you’re sure to find an onsen plan that best suits you!

Watch the video below to get a better image of the ryokan!

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Ryotei Matsubaya（別府観海寺温泉　旅亭　松葉屋）

Ryotei Matsubaya is located on a hill in Kankaiji Onsen, one of the major onsen towns in Beppu. It’s recommended for those who want to try various types of onsen.

The ryokan offers 4 types of onsen that are kashikiri buro, “Yakushi-no-yu (hot spring of Yakushido),” “Muku-no-yu (hot spring of innocence),” “Meoto-no-yu (hot spring for couples),” and “Usagi-no-yu (hot spring of rabbit).” The Yakushi-no-yu below is popular for its spaciousness and the pure and clean water that is effective for healing neuralgia.

There are also rooms with private onsen in the Tsuki no Sou area. The ryokan’s location allows you to enjoy the onsen with a full view of the city and Beppu Bay. Rooms with fulla full indoor onsen are also available for those who prefer to bathe more privately.

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Oetei（シーサイドホテル美松　大江亭）

As it says in the hotel’s name, this accommodation is placed right next to Beppu Bay. Not only do the rooms have great views, but there are also several sightseeing sites nearby such as “Beppu Tower” and “Beppu Spa Beach”. As it says in the name of the hotel, this accommodation is placed right next to Beppu Bay. Not only do the rooms have great views, but there are also several sightseeing sites nearby such as “Beppu Tower” and “Beppu Spa Beach”.

There are rooms with private onsen for those who want to bathe by themselves. The wood-made onsen and antique Japanese-styled room are a great pair for a soothing stay.

Although this rooftop onsen is not “kashikiri,” you can savor the beautiful Beppu ocean while relaxing in the onsen. On sunny days, if you are lucky, you can see parts of the other prefectures in the Shikoku region, like Mt.Takasaki.

This ryokan is located just a 15-minute walk from Beppu Station, but it is surrounded by a quiet neighborhood and the serene ocean. Highly recommended for those who want to experience the local atmosphere of Beppu.

↑ Go back to the table of contents

Conclusion

What did you think?

This article introduced 10 ryokans and hotels with a private onsen for those visiting Beppu. Since Beppu is one of the famous onsen places in Japan, the accommodations offer amazing onsen with mineral-rich waters.

Most of the ryokans and hotels we recommend offer a great view of the scenic Beppu Bay or the beautiful city of Beppu. Some have traditional Japanese-styled rooms, while others have a mix of Western and Japanese-styled rooms. We hope there was something on the list that sparked your interest.

Have a great time in Beppu!

If you want to read up on onsen etiquette in Japan, check out this article below.

Have you booked your SIM card or pocket WiFi for your trip to Japan yet?

In Japan, you’ll want to be connected without missing out on high-speed data and internet!

By reserving online before departing, you can

• Lower your rental fees
• Avoid stock shortages at the airport

To learn more about data and WiFi options for your trip, check out our products below.

CUSTOMER’S VOICE

↑ Go back to the table of contents