4-Star Hotels in Oita Prefecture, Japan

Rooms are a tad bit small but standard for japanese hotels. Location is very good, a few minutes walk from Beppu station and lots of eateries closeby. I love that this hotel had a rooftop pool with amazing view of beppu (although pool very shallow). We had a nice little soak in the hotel onsen however my partner stated the onsen was a bit dirty in the male section. We unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the free flow of alcohol for 1000 yen due to time constrain but would be good for alcohol lovers! Would definitely recommend and return! Nice, clean and friendly staff!

The hotel is located about 7 minutes walk from Yufuin station. It is not so close to the walking street and so not so noisy and crowdy. The staff are polite and can explain to us in English. The room is big and they will serve you the tatami bed at 6pm. There are 2 public onsens, one for men and one for women. Only 1-2 people were using when I went in. I didn't book the dinner and breakfast there because there are many foods in the walking street. The view of the balcony is good too. I drank beer and sat very comfortably to look at the night view that night after taking the hotspring. What a life!

I recently stayed at Kannawaen Sanso Ryokan, and it was a truly remarkable experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff’s warm hospitality made me feel welcomed and relaxed. The ryokan is set in a beautiful, serene location, surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful retreat from daily life. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated in traditional Japanese style, blending modern comforts with authentic charm. The private onsen attached to my room was a highlight, allowing me to unwind in soothing hot springs while taking in the picturesque views. What truly sets Kannawaen apart is the attention to detail and personalized service. The staff went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect, making me feel truly cared for throughout my stay. If you’re looking for a luxurious, tranquil getaway with impeccable service and a true Japanese experience, I highly recommend Kannawaen Sanso Ryokan. It’s a place we would love to visit again. Note: they provide shuttle from/to station with time slot! Convenient

Although it is quite a distance from Beppu Station (if you don’t want to walk, you can take a bus and get off at Beppu Tower), but it is worth it for the sea view. The hotel is also very considerate in informing the sunrise time in the elevator the next day, which can be enjoyed in the room or on the embankment. Great. The room has a sense of age but is very spacious. It is very enjoyable to take a bath and look at the scenery. The service staff are kind and courteous. If you arrive at the hotel early, you will go through the formalities first and give you a voucher. Then your luggage will be delivered to the room. When you want to check in later, you can just hand the voucher to the counter.

This hotel has an excellent location and has its own parking lot. It is very convenient whether you drive or take the railway. Staff are very friendly and willing to help. When I left, I found that the rental car failed to start in the parking lot. The hotel staff actively assisted me. I am really grateful! If I come to Oita again in the future, I will definitely stay at this hotel again. I would like to express my sincere thanks again to the many employees who have received and assisted me, especially a man who can speak fluent English. Thank you very much. 

What a lovely hotel. Love the experience! Will definitely come back next time!

Located right on top of a hill. Seaview is pretty far from hotel room... Thus nothing much to see anyway. As the Onsen is actually a bathtub attached to the inroom shower, the sulphur smell is very strong alike rotten eggs. Stayed for one night and is a good experience.

Around 10 minutes walk from Oita station, but it was near the Oita art district, the iconic Oita Prefecture Art Museum is just a 5 minute walk and worth a visit even after closing time at night. The hotel has a big room and good service.

Overall experience of staying at Seikaiso was very good. The location is close enough to the Beppu station(walking distance 10mins) and bus terminal is 2mins away. The best experience of this Ryokan is the hot springs and private bath on the rooftop. Breakfast is served per room on booking time with Japanese style breakfast. It was various dishes and delicious! The front staff/restaurant staff/general staff are all friendly and helpful. Especially at the front desk staff Urabe was amazing. He also speak good English so it was very helpful. He helped us everything what we need. 🙏🏼 We will definitely go back to Seikaiso again.

Very good 4-star hotel, the breakfast in the restaurant on the 1st floor offers a variety of local Oita cuisine, and dinner on the 14th floor has Camellia Teppanyaki and Fukino Japanese cuisine to choose from. I tried both cuisines in two nights. Very satisfied, thank you for the hospitality 🙏

Rooms are a tad bit small but standard for japanese hotels. Location is very good, a few minutes walk from Beppu station and lots of eateries closeby. I love that this hotel had a rooftop pool with amazing view of beppu (although pool very shallow). We had a nice little soak in the hotel onsen however my partner stated the onsen was a bit dirty in the male section. We unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the free flow of alcohol for 1000 yen due to time constrain but would be good for alcohol lovers! Would definitely recommend and return! Nice, clean and friendly staff!

I recently stayed at Kannawaen Sanso Ryokan, and it was a truly remarkable experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff’s warm hospitality made me feel welcomed and relaxed. The ryokan is set in a beautiful, serene location, surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful retreat from daily life. The room was spacious and tastefully decorated in traditional Japanese style, blending modern comforts with authentic charm. The private onsen attached to my room was a highlight, allowing me to unwind in soothing hot springs while taking in the picturesque views. What truly sets Kannawaen apart is the attention to detail and personalized service. The staff went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect, making me feel truly cared for throughout my stay. If you’re looking for a luxurious, tranquil getaway with impeccable service and a true Japanese experience, I highly recommend Kannawaen Sanso Ryokan. It’s a place we would love to visit again. Note: they provide shuttle from/to station with time slot! Convenient

Although it is quite a distance from Beppu Station (if you don’t want to walk, you can take a bus and get off at Beppu Tower), but it is worth it for the sea view. The hotel is also very considerate in informing the sunrise time in the elevator the next day, which can be enjoyed in the room or on the embankment. Great. The room has a sense of age but is very spacious. It is very enjoyable to take a bath and look at the scenery. The service staff are kind and courteous. If you arrive at the hotel early, you will go through the formalities first and give you a voucher. Then your luggage will be delivered to the room. When you want to check in later, you can just hand the voucher to the counter.

Located right on top of a hill. Seaview is pretty far from hotel room... Thus nothing much to see anyway. As the Onsen is actually a bathtub attached to the inroom shower, the sulphur smell is very strong alike rotten eggs. Stayed for one night and is a good experience.

Overall experience of staying at Seikaiso was very good. The location is close enough to the Beppu station(walking distance 10mins) and bus terminal is 2mins away. The best experience of this Ryokan is the hot springs and private bath on the rooftop. Breakfast is served per room on booking time with Japanese style breakfast. It was various dishes and delicious! The front staff/restaurant staff/general staff are all friendly and helpful. Especially at the front desk staff Urabe was amazing. He also speak good English so it was very helpful. He helped us everything what we need. 🙏🏼 We will definitely go back to Seikaiso again.

Staff was friendly and helpful even though some couldn't converse in fluent English. Room was clean and we had a beautiful view of the sea. We even caught the sun rise! Onsen both indoors and outdoors were clean. I enjoyed the outdoors onsen more because of the lovely Seaview from the rooftop. Breakfast was nice. Only complaint was that the futon was too thin, I could feel the floor. Otherwise it was a lovely stay

Admission to Jojima Kogen is free and ride passes are also cheap, so it's perfect if you're going to have fun at Jojima Kogen Park. It was a Western-style room, but the bed was a little hard. The hot spring had an open-air bath, so I was pretty satisfied. The breakfast was decent and worth the price. I'd like to use it again when I go to Jojima Kogen Park, but next time I think I'll get a Japanese-style room.

You can see the sunrise from the room, and the private hot spring in the room is great and comfortable. There are activities and a lot of free food in the hotel in the evening, and the hotel employees are also very generous with gifts. Two meals per stay, breakfast and dinner are also in the hotel. The lobster sashimi for dinner is delicious and the service staff is very good. After dinner, they gave us a special anniversary gift, which was very heartwarming. Highly recommend this relaxing hotel.

Unexpectedly satisfied😀 The service is really good, from breakfast reservations to hot spring usage precautions, everything is well taken care of, the room is large and clean, and there is no discomfort even if you go barefoot. One of the Japanese handsome guys actually studied Chinese for 6 years in Shanghai, so there is no language barrier. I like this hotel very much. If I go to Beppu again, I will definitely stay here again.

ตอนแรกหารีวิวไม่เจอในทริป ตัดสินใจจองเพราะราคาดีมาก มี private onsen กึ่ง open air ดีสุดๆ มีชุดนอนให้ แม่บ้านทำความสะอาด แบบแจ้งเวลาได้ เป็นการพักผ่อนที่เหมาะแก่การพักผ่อนจริงๆ คุ้มค่า มีที่สูบบุหรี่ มีบริเวณให้นั่งเล่น ถ้ามาเบบปุแนะนำที่นี่แล้วจะไม่อยากออกไปไหนเลย ห่างจากร้านอาหารระยะเดินได้

The hotel is located about 7 minutes walk from Yufuin station. It is not so close to the walking street and so not so noisy and crowdy. The staff are polite and can explain to us in English. The room is big and they will serve you the tatami bed at 6pm. There are 2 public onsens, one for men and one for women. Only 1-2 people were using when I went in. I didn't book the dinner and breakfast there because there are many foods in the walking street. The view of the balcony is good too. I drank beer and sat very comfortably to look at the night view that night after taking the hotspring. What a life!

What a lovely hotel. Love the experience! Will definitely come back next time!

It’s an above and beyond hot spring hotel designed by Japanese well known architect. The design is outstanding, peaceful and stylish, especially love the firefly lamp inside the room. Served by professional staff who carry friendly smiles, delicious traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast. I was attracted by KOLs to try the beef rice in the shopping street. It took me an hour in the queue, but then I found out the even better beef rice was already tasted at hotel dinner. Enjoy staff-led morning exercise and DIY handmade workshop. I did even enjoy solo outdoor hot spring under snowing. What a perfect stay at Kai Yufuin

The hotel is very beautiful, the room is also very big, and I booked a private bath, which is really enjoyable. The most surprising thing is the dinner. I thought it was just a set meal, but it turned out to be very rich, similar to Kaiseki cuisine, with not only various sashimi but also small hot pot, Wagyu barbecue, desserts, etc. I was really full at the end of the meal, and I felt that the room price was instantly halved. Haha. The Japanese breakfast the next day was also very good. Disadvantages: The transportation and life around the hotel are really inconvenient, and you can only choose hotel dining. There is not even a convenience store at the door. The hotel waiters are a bit short of staff and there is often no one at the front desk. The heating facilities in the lobby are open flames. Although you can't touch the fire inside, the shelves outside are hot, and children are prone to accidental injuries. This is especially important. Our room with a private bath is on the third floor, there is no elevator, and you need to carry your luggage up the mountain by yourself. If there is no man with you, it will be really tiring. This hotel has about 30 rooms, which is relatively large in Yufuin. The location is a distance away from Yufuin Railway Station. If you have a lot of luggage, it is recommended to take a taxi. We walked for about 20+ minutes to get there, mainly because the suitcases are not easy to push on the way up the mountain.

Make this the place to stay when you’re in Yufuin! We didn’t expect our room to be so spacious (think of it more as you private little house on the premises) and beautiful, and the service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond for us and helped us with whatever question we had (and even helped us call tourist information centers). The staff member that served us our dinner was especially great! The food was equally amazing. The location is not far from the city although we recommend to come by car as it’s a bit of a walk from the station and up the hill. However even that walk would be worth it. Would definitely book again next time I plan on staying in this area!

I really like the design of the entire room, especially the private bath! The room was clean and there was plenty of room to move around. There are also several spirits in the public space for residents to drink on their own. A few disadvantages are that for those who are not traveling by car, they need to wait for a taxi in Yufuin (about 1100 yen), which will be more difficult if you come in winter. It is recommended that guests staying in the future buy some more snacks/meats before entering the hotel. The hotel's dinner portions are not very sufficient and there are fewer choices. The front desk staff will help arrange taxis to send guests away. Overall, I am very satisfied😊

We took the train from Beppu to Yufuin, and saw beautiful scenery along the way. Yufuin is like a fairy tale world. I was surprised when I got the room at the hotel. It was so big, surrounded by green plants, private and quiet. The small villa was very clean. The most comfortable thing was to walk around the room barefoot. There were two hot spring pools, one indoor and one outdoor. Soaking in the warm soup washed away the fatigue from the journey. There was also Kaiseki cuisine here in the evening. I had a delicious meal. It was really comfortable and relaxing. This is the feeling of vacation.

Great hot spring hotel, the suite is very large, there are three pools, two outdoor and one indoor, the hot spring water flows 24 hours a day. The hotel is halfway up the mountain, the scenery is very good. The meals are delivered to the room, which is quite rich. The proprietress speaks good English, will come to chat when leaving the hotel, and has a cute dog.

My room was amazing,the view and open air bath. It would be nice to show the room type alphabet on the system so i know which room i booked. Dinner and breakfast was very tasty. staff service was very good.

The stay was perfect - from the moment of arrival. Staff greeted us at the parking & took our luggage. The room was very clean. All the staff were very friendly & professional. We stayed on a less busy night. The ryokan gave us a sense of tranquility, which is a good place to recharge, especially with the in-room onsen. The breakfast & dinner were excellent. Would definitely recommend this hotel. This hotel is quite high on the hill, best to drive it take taxi.

This hotel has an excellent location and has its own parking lot. It is very convenient whether you drive or take the railway. Staff are very friendly and willing to help. When I left, I found that the rental car failed to start in the parking lot. The hotel staff actively assisted me. I am really grateful! If I come to Oita again in the future, I will definitely stay at this hotel again. I would like to express my sincere thanks again to the many employees who have received and assisted me, especially a man who can speak fluent English. Thank you very much. 

Around 10 minutes walk from Oita station, but it was near the Oita art district, the iconic Oita Prefecture Art Museum is just a 5 minute walk and worth a visit even after closing time at night. The hotel has a big room and good service.

Very good 4-star hotel, the breakfast in the restaurant on the 1st floor offers a variety of local Oita cuisine, and dinner on the 14th floor has Camellia Teppanyaki and Fukino Japanese cuisine to choose from. I tried both cuisines in two nights. Very satisfied, thank you for the hospitality 🙏