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Ryokan Yamada Bessou
874-0920 Oita, Beppu, Kitahama 3-2-18 , Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 618 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
This was my third stay at Yamada Bessou. The outdoor rotemburo bath was delightful as always. The creaky building has an old-school charm and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Ichigoichie916
Japan
JapanIt was very comfortable, and tucked away. The staff spoke great English, and they where more then helpful.
Garrett
Japan
JapanThe lodging is traditional and beautiful and very well maintained. The staff accommodates requests kindly. The outdoor onsen is relaxing and beautifully maintained. Guests should understand that the baths are very traditional and exceptionally clean, and correctly understand the antique feeling.
Cynthea
Japan
JapanIt was perfect in every way. I really want to stay again.
Barry
United Kingdom
United KingdomNostalgia in every corner. Yamada Bessou is the only place anyone should ever stay at in Beppu. It was built in the 1930s and remodeled after WWII, and it's retained it's charming retro vibes. I came to Beppu to bathe and relax, so here I bathed in the communal bath and magical, open air bath many times. I spent hours in the parlor area reading a good book with quiet music playing in the background. Futon floor bed was comfortable, facilities were spotless (except perhaps communal bath), and the building was beautiful. The photos online don't do this place justice. Breakfast was delicious, and there was tea and coffee available at any time. The hosts are lovely and friendly. I immediately asked for a second night, and I'm glad I could stay longer.
Kelli
Taiwan
TaiwanAs someone who lives in Japan and has stayed at many older ryokan (inns) I found Yamada Bessou to exceed our expectations. Breakfast was very nice and don't miss the rotemboro (outdoor bath).
Bruce
Japan
JapanVery comfortable and peaceful room and building. We were made to feel very welcome. Loved the hot springs indoor and outdoor and being provided with fresh Yakatas to wear which we could choose. Delicious breakfast. Staff were very welcoming, we were even greeted in the street when out one evening.
Lisa
Canada
CanadaJust lovely. Loads of history, charm and character. A real highlight of our trip. Good value and location too.
Christian
United Kingdom
United KingdomThe host lady was excellent. Very friendly and lovely. Will come back again.
Daniel
Singapore
SingaporeThis was our second time staying at Yamada Bessou and it was wonderful yet again. The building is beautiful; the staff friendly and helpful; the breakfast delicious and elaborate. We loved it all!The ryokan is in a great location. We walked to onsens, restaurants, shops, the train station. This place is a true treasure.
Laura
Japan
Japan9.1
Wonderful
620 reviews
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Within a 10-minute walk from Beppu Station, Yamada Bessou offers Japanese-style rooms with spacious natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi and free bicycle use are available.
Surrounded by greenery, air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with large windows and garden views. They have tatami-mat flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Female guests can choose their yukata robe to wear in the room.
Guests can reserve an outdoor hot spring bath for private use, or relax in the public indoor bath available 24 hours a day. Massage treatments can be arranged. The hotel offers free parking.
Yamada Bessou serves a Japanese breakfast, with only fresh seasonal ingredients. Free coffee is offered at the lobby.
Yamada Bessou Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the Takegawa Onsen hot spring area, and a 45-minute drive from Oita Airport. Beppu Station offers a 25-minute bus to Kannawa Onsen hot spring area.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Free WiFi
Hot spring bath
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Parking Available On Site
Open-air bath, Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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See what guests loved the most:
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Ichigoichie916
Japan“This was my third stay at Yamada Bessou. The outdoor rotemburo bath was delightful as always. The creaky building has an old-school charm and the staff was friendly and helpful.”
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Garrett
Japan
“It was very comfortable, and tucked away. The staff spoke great English, and they where more then helpful. ”
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Cynthea
Japan
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Barry
United Kingdom“It was perfect in every way. I really want to stay again.”
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Kelli
Taiwan“Nostalgia in every corner. Yamada Bessou is the only place anyone should ever stay at in Beppu. It was built in the 1930s and remodeled after WWII, and it's retained it's charming retro vibes. I came to Beppu to bathe and relax, so here I bathed in the communal bath and magical, open air bath many times. I spent hours in the parlor area reading a good book with quiet music playing in the background. Futon floor bed was comfortable, facilities were spotless (except perhaps communal bath), and the building was beautiful. The photos online don't do this place justice. Breakfast was delicious, and there was tea and coffee available at any time. The hosts are lovely and friendly. I immediately asked for a second night, and I'm glad I could stay longer.”
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Bruce
Japan
“As someone who lives in Japan and has stayed at many older ryokan (inns) I found Yamada Bessou to exceed our expectations. Breakfast was very nice and don't miss the rotemboro (outdoor bath).”
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Lisa
Canada“Very comfortable and peaceful room and building. We were made to feel very welcome. Loved the hot springs indoor and outdoor and being provided with fresh Yakatas to wear which we could choose. Delicious breakfast. Staff were very welcoming, we were even greeted in the street when out one evening.”
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Christian
United Kingdom
“Just lovely. Loads of history, charm and character. A real highlight of our trip. Good value and location too. ”
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Daniel
Singapore“The host lady was excellent. Very friendly and lovely. Will come back again.”
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Laura
Japan
“This was our second time staying at Yamada Bessou and it was wonderful yet again. The building is beautiful; the staff friendly and helpful; the breakfast delicious and elaborate. We loved it all!The ryokan is in a great location. We walked to onsens, restaurants, shops, the train station. This place is a true treasure.”
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About Yamada Bessou
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Hosted by Rumi Yamada
Host Review Score
9.7
Rumi Yamada
別府駅より車3分・徒歩8分！別府駅前の街中にありながら、昔懐かしい和風別荘の佇まいが心地よい宿。レトロな雰囲気と天然温泉の露天風呂も人気★内湯は24時間・露天風呂は16時～23時まで貸切風呂可能！
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
What's nearby
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Beppu Tower0.1 miles
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Takegawara Onsen0.3 miles
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Beppu Art Museum0.4 miles
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Beppu Park0.7 miles
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Beppu Rakutenchi1.4 miles
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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center1.5 miles
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Oita Fragrance Museum2.2 miles
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Umitamago Aquarium2.5 miles
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Yukemori Observatory2.5 miles
Top attractions
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Hyotan Onsen2.6 miles
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Jigokumushikobo Kannawa2.8 miles
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Yama Jigoku3 miles
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Hells of Beppu3 miles
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Beppu Ropeway3.2 miles
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Oita Station6.8 miles
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Kinrinko Lake7.8 miles
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Yufuin Retro Motor Museum8 miles
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Yufuin Motorcycle Museum8.1 miles
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Oita Bank Dome10.5 miles
Natural Beauty
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Mountain 鶴見岳6.2 miles
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Mountain 由布岳10.6 miles
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Lake 金鱗湖14.3 miles
Public transit
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Train Beppu Station0.3 miles
Closest Airports
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Oita Airport19.2 miles
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Yamaguchi Ube Airport46.9 miles
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Kitakyushu Airport47.2 miles
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Pets are not allowed.
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WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
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Sustainability initiatives
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Nature
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 13 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and up are allowed)
Yamada Bessou accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that room cleaning and bed sheet changes are provided only for longer stays. Towels and yukata robes are changed daily.
Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
A reservation must be made at time of check-in to use the outdoor bath for private use.
Guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise throughout the property.
Guests arriving after 21:00 must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
A reservation must be made at time of check-in to use the outdoor bath for private use.
Guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise throughout the property.
FAQs about Yamada Bessou
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The prices at Yamada Bessou may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yamada Bessou offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Bathhouse
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
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Check-in at Yamada Bessou is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Yamada Bessou.
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Guests staying at Yamada Bessou can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- À la carte
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Yamada Bessou is 1.7 miles from the center of Beppu.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Yamada Bessou (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Parking
- Free parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Yamada Bessou by:
- Bus 50min
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Yes, Yamada Bessou is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Yamada Bessou include:
- Family
- Twin
- Triple
- Single
