Where To Stay in Beppu [Best Hotels and Ryokans]

by Emily | posted in: Accommodation, Kyushu Japan | 0

Last updated on May 16th, 2026

If you’re thinking of venturing to Beppu soon, here are our best recommendations on where to stay in Beppu with the best hotel, traditional ryokan, and budget hostel.

Nested in the volcanic mountainous region in Oita prefecture, Beppu is a city surrounded by more than two thousand hot spring spots. Over the years, the citizens have fully made use of the hot spring resources for bathing, food steaming, and sightseeing spot. It has to turn Beppu into one of the famous hot spring resorts in Japan. Beppu is now one of the most visited cities in Kyushu with locals and foreigners flocking to Beppu for its onsen.

There is always no problem with finding things to do in Beppu. But you may struggle with deciding where to stay in Beppu, especially for first-time visitors. Beppu may not be as complicated as Osaka or Tokyo. But finding your best stay in Beppu is still important. It depends on your preference to stay in a modern hotel, traditional ryokan, or closer to the station to ease travel arrangements.

Where To Stay in Beppu

Beppu Hotel Guide — Where To Stay in Beppu

We recommended staying nearby Beppu station as this is the point where most travelers arrive. It offers the largest selection of accommodations. Some of the best hotels in Beppu are close to the station. The best selections of the hotel, Japanese ryokan, and budget stay can be found nearby the Beppu station within walking distance.

Not sure where to look? Get your quick Beppu accommodations guide started with below the best places to stay in Beppu.

What are the best places to stay in Beppu?

We recommended staying nearby Beppu station if you are looking for a transport convenient hotel. Else, it is best to stay in Japanese ryokan in Beppu to experience the natural hot spring.

What is the good hotel near the Beppu Station>

Beppu Kamenoi Hotel, Hotel Aile, and Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu are popular picks when looking for the best hotel near Beppu station.

What is a good hotel to experience the traditional ryokan stay in Beppu?

Yamada Bessou, Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Ooetei, and Umikaoru Yado Hotel New Matsumi are popular among travelers when looking for a stay with a wonderful hot spring bath in Beppu.

What is a good budget hostel in Beppu?

Guest House Rojiura and Beppu Hostel U&T are good options for solo travelers and budget travelers.

Beppu Hotel Tips: When looking for the best price and biggest selection of hotels in Beppu check prices for Beppu Best Hotel from Booking.com. We found they are the best option and have a great cancelation policy.

Hotel Nearby Beppu Station

Stay nearby Beppu station if you only look for convenience for a night’s stay in Beppu. This is the main entry point to Beppu with trains from Oita, Fukuoka, or other cities. Moreover, frequent buses departed from the station to the attractions. You’ll find the largest selection of hotels, great restaurants, and convenience stores mostly catering to tourists and business travelers. A great place to stay within walking distance of public transport.

Beppu Kamenoi Hotel is a three-star hotel located nearby Beppu station within a 5-minutes walk. It is one of the bestsellers in Beppu and offers a quality stay in Beppu. Spacious room and value for money. Moreover, it offers on-site public hot-spring baths and sauna rooms for guests to relax in.

Hotel Aile is a 7-minute walk from JR Beppu Station and a 2-minute walk from Kitahama Bus Centre. This hotel gives you a central spot for exploring the rest of Beppu city. It features a large room, free parking, and a hot spring bath on the rooftop with views of Beppu Bay. Free parking is available for hotel guests.

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Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu is located about a 7-minutes walk from JR Beppu station. Many eateries and restaurants are located nearby. The value stays boasted a spacious public bathing area including natural hot spring baths and open-air baths. A perfect base for exploring Beppu city.

Beppu Japanese Ryokan

If you’re looking for a relaxing and laidback vacation, stay in the traditional ryokan (Japanese inn). Beppu city is one of the tourist districts in Oita prefecture. It offers close access to some natural sights but also gives you a break from the crowded tourist spots. You’ll find many unique onsen baths for both unisex and gender-specific baths in a ryokan. This is ideal for holiday-goers who like to enjoy the hot spring bath.

As with other areas of Beppu city, ryokans are more popular in this neighborhood. In Beppy, there are many ryokans that provides a unique hot spring bath that should be on your list.

Where To Stay in Beppu - Yamada Bessou — Yamada Bessou

Yamada Bessou is a retro yet stylish traditional ryokan in Beppu. It is situated within a 10-minute walk from Beppu Station. The Yamada Bessou is surrounded by greenery and boasted of a healing hot water spring bath. You can reserve an outdoor hot spring bath for private use, or relax in the public indoor bath available 24 hours a day. It is a charming ryokan with traditional tatami rooms and served by delightful staff.

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Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Ooetei is one of the popular picks to stay in Beppu. It is a traditional ryokan located 300 m from Beppu Tower and 700 m from Takegawara Onsen. Your stay is boasted of indoor and outdoor public onsen facilities. The outdoor onsen on the rooftop provides a magnificent sea view and surroundings, which is a great plus.

Check for the best rate from Seaside Hotel Mimatsu Ooetei.

Umikaoru Yado Hotel New Matsumi is a sleek luxury property overlooking the Beppu bay. It offers a variety of smart accommodation in either the Western or traditional Japanese style for your best stay in Beppu. The environment gives you a traditional setting for your exploration of this historic Beppu city.

Besides, the indoor and outdoor public bath is unbeatable. You can see the perfect sunrise moment with an infinity ocean during the morning. Relax in a hot spring bath after a day out sightseeing and take in the sea views. A splendid ryokan stay.

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Nogamihonkan Ryokan is a traditional ryokan with modern facilities in Beppu. Located about a 10-minute walk from Beppu station, Nagomi Honkan can unwind in the free public hot spring bath or private family bath. When you’re ready to relax, enjoy a dip in the hotel’s hot spring. Complimentary drink and bike rental available. One of the popular picks for mid-range ryokan in Beppu.

Best Budget Stay in Beppu

Guest House Rojiura is a clean, lovely, and cozy budget guest house in Beppu. It is conveniently located very close to the train station within 2 minutes’ walk. Just a short walk from the Beppu station, this is a convenient spot if you want to explore the whole of Beppu city. This budget stay features with standard room and bunk bed for group and solo travelers. It offers a spacious shared lounge area that you freely can use. Free bikes and free private parking are also available for guests.

Check for the best rate from Guest House Rojiura.

Beppu Hostel U&T is another great option for budget stays in Beppu. It is situated about a 10-minute walk from Beppu station. The budget stays offers an economy triple room and family room for up to 6 people. Big-sized rooms and well-managed hostel. A great option for family and groups of friends.

Overview: The Best Hotels and Ryokans

Hopefully, my Beppu accommodation guide can give you some idea of where to stay in Beppu. This amazing city is easy to explore on foot or by public transport no matter where you stay. Traveling around the city, you’ll come across many attractions, shops, and restaurants of all varieties and styles. However, Keep in mind that Beppu is a popular tourist spot in Japan. You may need to start your search early and book your best stay. Lastly, enjoy your trip to Beppu.

If you are looking for how to plan your trip and itinerary, free feel to read my travel guide below:

Beppu Food Guide:

Oita Food Guide: What To Eat in Beppu, Oita

by Emily | posted in: Asia Food Guide, Kyushu Japan | 0

Last updated on May 16th, 2026

In this Oita food guide, we will introduce the best food to eat in Yufuin, Beppu, and Oita. Check out all the must-eat food in Oita here.

Oita (大分) is home to a rich food culture of locally grown meat, fish, and vegetables. It is a rural area in the Kyushu region in southern Japan and is well known for abundant onsen hot springs. Besides, Oita is also known for many culinary specialties that you hardly can miss during your visit to Oita prefecture. A lot of great restaurants offer various kinds of local dishes such as Toriten, Dango soup, Ryukyu, and more. It is also popular for the Bungo beef, a locally grown beef in Oita.

Overview: Oita Food Guide

Like many cities in Japan, there’s no end to the best food to eat in Oita. I enjoyed my food trip in Oita and tried various good food here. If you’re planning a trip to Oita, then don’t miss the food experiences in Oita prefecture.

Here is the list of must-eat food in this Oita food guide if you are looking for what to eat in Oita, Beppu, and Yufuin.

Toriten (Chicken Tempura)
Dango-jiru
Ryukyu (marinated sashimi)
Seki-Aji and Seki Saba
Jigokumushi (Hot spring steamed food)
Bungo Beef
Kokonoe Yume Burger
Oita’s Sake

Travel Tips: We recommended to stay nearby Beppu Station for easy getting around and food hunting. The Beppu Kamenoi Hotel is located within 5 minutes walk from the station. It has a high reputation by offering great size rooms with a spacious layout. Popular pick in Beppu.

Chicken Tempura

The best Oita food to try? The toriten (とり天), literally called chicken tempura is the standard dish that is widely found throughout Oita prefecture. The bite-sized pieces of chicken are flavored and battered with wheat flour, and deep-fried. It is a simple dish but brings out all the delicious flavors of the chicken. Moreover, it is best to enjoy the puffy toriten by dipping it with ponzu sauce which is made with soy sauce and citrus juice. These deep-fried chicken delicacies are definitely worth the calories.

Where to eat toriten in Oita: Toriten is a common dish that can be found in almost every restaurant in Oita. However, for a total feast, consider visiting the Toyotsune in Beppu. This cozy restaurant is said to be the birthplace of toriten chicken. It is also popular for its tendon (prawn tempura over rice).

Dango-jiru

The Dango-jiru (だんご汁) is a very different type of dumpling soup compared to the ones that we usually eat in Japan. It is made with wheat flour, and then flattened and lightly stretched by hand into flat long noodles. Normally, it is cooked with local ingredients, such as Japanese vegetables, onion, and shiitake mushrooms, in a miso-based soup. The sweetness of the ingredient will enrich the taste of the Dango soup.

Where to eat dango-jiru in Oita: This dish is very popular and available at most restaurants, and even at the family dinner table.

Ryukyu

If you’re going to try sashimi, why not combine it with Ryukyu (琉球)? It is not only one of the best Oita food to try on but also one of the regional dishes that can only be found in Oita prefecture. The fresh sashimi is marinated and preserved in a special shoyu sauce. So the sashimi is sweeter and filled with exquisite flavor after marinating. It fully absorbs the essence of the sauce and is very appetizing. While the meat is firm and chewy compare with normal sashimi. Highly recommended.

Where to try the Ryukyu in Oita: If you are looking for where to taste this Oita’s specialty, we highly recommended you head to Kotsukotsuan. A local specialty restaurant which full of authentic flavors.

Seki-Aji and Seki Saba

Mackerel fish is usually inexpensive fish but it is one of the top-class premium fish in Oita. The flavorful Seki-Aji (horse mackerel) and Seki-Saba (common mackerel) are types of mackerel fish that are caught in the Saga Seki fish port in Oita prefecture. The mackerel fish is caught through the traditional pole-and-line fishing method without damage to the fish. It is best to eat the seki aki and seki saba in sashimi for the fresh flavor. The fish meat is firm, chewy, and very high quality.

The best time to eat the horse mackerel with the most stored fat is from March to April and the mackerel from September to December.

Jigokumushi

The Jigoku Mushi (地獄蒸し, literally “hell-steaming”) is one of the cooking methods that use the hot spring steam that constantly spouts from the ground. It is one of Beppu’s most famous local specialties that are worth trying when visiting there. A variety of food such as seasonal vegetables, fish, meat, bun, and even pudding is steamed via the hot spring steam. Locals believe the plentiful steam can bring out the original flavor of food in a healthier way.

Where to eat the Jigokumushi: Kannawa area in Beppu has a lot of restaurants offering the Jigokumushi food. We recommended to try it in Jigokumushi Kobo Steam Cooking Center (地獄蒸し工房鉄輪) where you can try to steam your food on your own.

Bungo Beef

Bungo beef is the premium selection of the highest quality beef raised in the fertile lands of Oita. This high-class brand of beef has won prizes such as the Tenno-sho (Emperor’s Prize) and an award from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. It has a rich, yet mild, and mild soft texture. You can taste the juiciness once put it in your mouth.

Where to eat Bungo beef: It is very popular to enjoy Bungo beef in shabu-shabu, barbecue, and steak. But we taste the mouthwatering Bungo beef in Yufumabushi Shin in Yufuin. The Bungo beef is served in mabushi style where you can enjoy the Bungo mabushi on its own, adding it with Yakumi or pouring the stock (dashi-shiro) together with rice.

Kokonoe Yume Burger

The Kokonoe Yume burger is one of the recommended food to eat when visiting the Kokonoe Yume Grand Suspension Bridge. This traditional burger can be only sold in the Kokonoe area in selected shops. It is locally sourced by using locally grown vegetables and meats that come from Oita prefectures. The burger’s varieties include bungo beef, yakisoba, chicken Nanban, rice buns, natto patty (fermented soybean patty), and others.

Just grab a Kokonoe burger while visiting the Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi. This delicious burger is the best way to finish up a day trip to Kokonoe.

Oita’s Sake

Lastly, Oita’s sake in this Oita food guide. Although Northern Japan is well-known for its sake, Oita has several smaller, boutique breweries and shochu distilleries. They produce high-quality sake that should not be missed. Oita’s sakes provide a mostly cleaner, drier taste. So locals love to add some of the local kaboshi lime to add flavor and enhance the smoothness.

Overall: Oita Food Guide

All in all, hopefully, my Oita food guide can give you an idea of what to eat when visiting Oita, Yufuin, and Beppu. This Oita food blog is part of my travel stories to Oita prefecture. Free feel to read through my travel blog to Oita prefecture below.

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Lastly, if you need some inspiration to plan for your Kyushu trip, check out our trip to some other attractions nearby such as Kurokawa Onsen, Yufuin, Kokonoe, and more.

How To Plan Your Kyushu Itinerary: Ultimate Guide

Northern Kyushu (Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Kurokawa Onsen, Beppu, Yufuin, Kitakyushu, and more):

Southern Kyushu (Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Takachiho Gorge):

Blog Full

Where To Stay in Beppu

Hotel Nearby Beppu Station

Beppu Japanese Ryokan

Best Budget Stay in Beppu

Overview: The Best Hotels and Ryokans

Overview: Oita Food Guide

Chicken Tempura

Dango-jiru

Ryukyu

Seki-Aji and Seki Saba

Jigokumushi

Bungo Beef

Kokonoe Yume Burger

Oita’s Sake

Overall: Oita Food Guide