4-Star Hotels in Oita Prefecture, Japan

This hotel offers excellent value for money. It's conveniently located, just a 5-minute walk from Beppu Station and the bus stop. The entire property is designed in a traditional Japanese style, featuring tatami mats throughout. On the first floor, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee. The onsen (hot spring) floor boasts beautiful sea views, and free popsicles are a nice touch. In the evenings, they even serve complimentary late-night ramen. Laundry facilities include free washing machines, though dryers cost 100 yen per cycle.

The hotel's location is excellent; you can easily walk from Beppu Station with your luggage. The room view exceeded expectations, offering a panorama of mountains, sea, and city. Breakfast was great, with unlimited tempura! Plus, there's a free drink bar in the restaurant every day. The room size was generous, and the facilities were new. The only downside is that our room on the second-highest floor was directly below the onsen level, leading to some noise. We reported it to the hotel, but they couldn't do anything about it.

## Yufuin Sansuikan - A North Kyushu Trip We took a bus from Beppu to Yufuin. The JR station is conveniently located directly across the street from the Beppu Hatto Hotel. From there, you can walk through the JR station's waiting area to bus stop #1. Bus #36 takes you directly to Yufuin. The fare is 1100 JPY; you take a numbered ticket when you board and pay upon exiting. Buses are frequent, and the journey takes approximately an hour. Upon arrival, the hotel is an easy 10-minute walk using Google Maps. For an alternative, the renowned Yufuin no Mori train also runs from Beppu to Yufuin, though advance reservations are highly recommended if you wish to experience it. Standard check-in time at Japanese hotels is 3 PM. Guests can drop off their luggage first and then explore Yufuin. Yufuin Sansuikan boasted the largest room among the four hotels we stayed at during this trip, though its decor was also the most dated. Online, I saw prices for the hotel exceeding 4,000 RMB per night during Chinese New Year, which is incredibly poor value for money. Honestly, even at the price we paid, I found it a bit overpriced. Due to North Kyushu's proximity to Korea, there's a significant presence of Korean tourists, particularly noticeable in Yufuin. Overall, my impression was that North Kyushu primarily attracts Korean, *********, Hong Kong, and Shanghainese visitors. The hotel's public onsens are located on the first and second floors; there are no private baths. The women's bath rotates, being on the second floor in the evening and the first floor in the morning. The first-floor onsen is slightly larger than the second, and both feature outdoor rotenburo (open-air baths). Complimentary refreshments are available from 3 PM until 10 AM the following day, including a selection of beverages, ice cream, snacks, tea, and coffee. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are also offered in the evenings. In summary, Yufuin Sansuikan is generally an average option. It could be considered if you need a place to stay for one night in Yufuin.

Dinner and breakfast : all food was cold because half of the food (about 4-5 small dishes and main) was placed at my table before i went to the restaurant. The servant pushed me to eat faster as the second half (the rest 4-6 small dishes) was put on table when i just started the first half. Quite disappointing. Supposed dessert shd be served after meal, The servant even placed it when i still had 4-5 dishes not finished. Annoying. Hot spring : opening hour was acceptable but there was no view to the beautiful scene at all. Quite disappointing too. The bamboo screen was too enclosed, making me just looking the few plants there. When comparing with Naha, there’s only one type of hot spring and was too traditional. Room : it’s not large as expected. Location: not far from JR/bus station but away from main street to one and only one spot - the lake Conclusion : too expensive when considering the bad dining experience . Not very recommended

This hotel is perfectly located right in the heart of Beppu's Hells, with attractions literally on its doorstep. All five Hells (Jigoku) are within a 3-5 minute walk, which is incredibly convenient! While the hotel's exterior is unassuming, its interior is a hidden gem. The Japanese garden in the common areas is beautiful. Our room was spacious with a great view, allowing us to see the steam rising from the Hells. Plus, having a private onsen in the room meant we could soak to our heart's content! We even had the large public bath all to ourselves during our visit. The Teppanyaki set meal we booked was a good experience, though we wished there was a little more meat. We specifically requested Japanese-style breakfast when booking, but for some reason, we were given Western-style instead. When we inquired, the staff informed us that it couldn't be changed. On a very positive note, it was our wedding anniversary trip, and the hotel thoughtfully prepared a small gift and took commemorative photos for us – a very nice touch! Aside from these minor issues, everything else was fantastic. The only real downside was the hotel's shuttle service to the station. While they offer it, the last departure is strictly before 11 AM. If you miss it, you have to take a taxi. It feels a bit inconvenient to offer a service with such a limited timeframe. For instance, we visited the Hells in the morning and ended up leaving the hotel after 11 AM, so we had to take a taxi to the JR station. An improvement here would be much appreciated! Overall, my husband, who was visiting Japan for the first time, said it was an excellent Japanese onsen hotel experience. He gives it a big thumbs up!

Fantastic stay. Public and private family baths were both fantastic. The ambience of the resort was really calming, and the open self-service free bar was a really nice delighting touch. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously!

This was my first time staying here. All the staff were very kind and I had a very pleasant stay. The room was clean and I wanted a place with a good view, so I checked the boxes and got a nice room on the top floor ᕷ⋆͛* There was no noise and I was able to sleep and spend time comfortably ☆ I will definitely stay here again if I have the opportunity ♪♪ The breakfast was also delicious ♪

The atmosphere was very relaxing and chill — perfect for couple and a group getaway. The staff were friendly and very helpful throughout our stay. One little thing - the bathroom door of this room type is somehow translucent sliding door, no lock, which can be a bit uncomfortable when staying with a group. A normal one would offer more privacy. Overall, a great experience!

An absolutely fantastic onsen ryokan with a superb, prime beachfront location. It was the most affordable onsen ryokan I booked for this trip, yet it turned out to be the most delightful surprise. The tall gentleman at the front desk provided absolutely outstanding service! He was so warm and friendly, and his sincerity truly shone through. Much appreciated! Definitely make sure to reserve the private open-air onsen on the 6th floor. Soaking in the onsen while watching the sunset is such a blissful experience. The room we booked also came with its own private onsen. It offers incredible value for money. All the staff members were incredibly polite, and the breakfast was delicious too! I absolutely adore Beppu city!

Getting here was incredibly convenient. We took a direct bus from Fukuoka Airport to Beppu Kitahama, and the hotel is just a very short walk from where the bus drops you off. The hotel's dinner and breakfast package (一泊二食) was excellent, and the dining atmosphere was really comfortable. Breakfast was served in private rooms, offering a wonderful sea view! I would absolutely love to stay here again.