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Spring types and access Japanese name: 別府温泉
Access: From Oita Airport: airport bus to Beppu Kitahama or Beppu Station, about 45 minutes as stated by Beppu Showaen.
Spring types (sourced examples): Simple springs; Chloride springs; Hydrogen carbonate springs; Sulfate springs; Ferruginous springs; Acidic springs; Sulfur springs
Beppu has eight hot-spring districts collectively called Beppu Hatto. Spring-water composition varies between districts. Seven of Japan’s ten spring classifications are reported within the city. Properties
3 entries in this town There are no separate property pages. Confirm availability, child meals, and tattoo rules on the official site before booking.
Private bath in the room Yes Private or family bath Yes Kid-friendly Yes Tattoos OK Not published Tatami room (sourced) Yes Tattoo policy Not published Getting there A two-minute walk from Beppu Station, per the ryokan. Kids The ryokan suggests its spacious Maki room for family trips. Minimum age, child meals and bedding: Not published. Baths Three private baths, including rock and open-air baths. Booking and fees: Not published. The Take special room has its own natural hot-spring open-air bath, and Maki and Kaede list private open-air baths too.
Private bath in the room Yes Private or family bath Yes Kid-friendly Not published Tattoos OK Yes Tatami room (sourced) Not published Tattoo policy Allowed (see where) Spring type Bicarbonate spring (Horita Onsen). Getting there Bus from JR Beppu Station to the Ege (恵下) stop, then about one minute on foot. Kids unknown Baths Every suite has a private open-air bath. The separate family spa is for day visitors only, not overnight guests. Private-bath fee Family spa, day visitors only: 3,000 yen for one hour; towel rental extra. As of 2026-10-28 on the official page. Where tattoos are OK The open-air bath in your suite and the day-use family bath. Shared baths: Not published.
Private bath in the room No Private or family bath Not published Kid-friendly Not published Tattoos OK Not published Tatami room (sourced) Not published Tattoo policy Not published Getting there About ten minutes on foot from JR Beppu Station. Kids For regular bathing, elementary school children pay a child rate and preschoolers bathe free. The sand bath takes children six and older. Baths A city-run public bath with regular bathing and a separate sand bath. Private bath: Not published.
Sources
Official pages used on this record https://beppu-sennari.com/ (checked 2026-10-28). kids_policyhttps://beppu-sennari.com/rooms/index.html (checked 2026-10-28). in_room_private_bathhttps://beppu-sennari.com/sp/en/index.html (checked 2026-10-28). Identity, Japanese name/location, ryokan status, three private baths, bath categories and access.https://beppu-showaen.jp/access.php (checked 2026-10-28). Oita Airport to Beppu airport-bus route and time; destination location.https://enjoyonsen.city.beppu-jp.com/onsen/takegawaraonsen/ (checked 2026-10-28). tattoo_policyhttps://enjoyonsen.city.beppu-jp.com/onsen/the-10-types-of-onsen-in-japan-and-their-benefits-discover-the-charm-of-beppus-hot-springs/ (checked 2026-10-28). Destination identity, Japanese name, location, region/prefecture, spring_types and summary_facts; see additional sources for access where listed.https://sainoko.jp/ (checked 2026-10-28). Official Japanese property name.https://sainoko.jp/access/ (checked 2026-10-28). Station/bus-stop access and published walking time.https://sainoko.jp/en/ (checked 2026-10-28). Identity/location, ryokan classification, spring_type, all-room open-air baths, day-only family spa, exact tattoo policy and fee.https://www.city.beppu.oita.jp/sisetu/shieionsen/detail4.html (checked 2026-10-28). Official municipal source: identity, Japanese name/location, public baths and sand bath.https://www.takegawara-onsen.com/access.html (checked 2026-10-28). Operator access page: published walking route/time.