9 Best Ryokans with In-Room Dining and Onsen in Oita

I want to soothe my exhausted mind and body in onsen and nature. At times like these, we recommend spending a relaxing time in Oita, one of the nation's leading onsen kingdoms where steam rises. You can enjoy a variety of onsen, including Yufuin onsen, which spreads out at the foot of Mt. Yufu, also known as Bungo Fuji, and Beppu onsen, where you can enjoy the "Beppu Jigoku Tour" and eight onsen. The natural beauty of Kuju Kogen is also attractive. On your next trip, why not go to Oita to recharge your mind and body?

If it's a long-awaited refreshing trip, you want to relax in your own space without worrying about your surroundings. In such a case, let's enjoy gourmet food at a onsen ryokan where you can in-room dining. It is perfect for a variety of trips regardless of the situation, such as couples, families with children, and solo travellers. There are plenty of inns that have guest rooms with open-air baths, so you can enjoy a luxurious in-room dining. After onsen, you can enjoy a relaxing in-room dining in ryokan.

About 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station, you will arrive at Ryotei Tanokura at the foot of Mt. Yufudake. It is also a good location for sightseeing, as it is about a 2-minute walk from the symbolic spot of Yufuin, "Kinrinko". Once you pass through the historic gate surrounded by greenery, you will feel as if you are wrapped in a pure Japanese atmosphere. The expectations for the stay that will start from now on will also increase.

All 11 Japanese-style and Japanese-Western style rooms have onsen, and 5 of them have private open-air baths. The dignified atmosphere of Sukiya-zukuri will gently soothe your tired heart. The guest rooms on the first floor have their own private garden, and the beauty of the garden that changes with the seasons from sitting on the porch will make you forget the time. If you just stare at it, your daily worries will disappear from your mind before you know it.

After relaxing in the guest room, go to onsen. At "Tanokura", you can enjoy onsen on the premises, which are fed directly from the source. Both the men's and women's large public baths "Kinrin no Yu" and "Genryu no Yu" are equipped with open-air baths, so you can feel the atmosphere of each season. Since the men and women are swapped, I definitely want to enjoy both. You can also use onsen of the adjacent sister building "Santokan", so you can enjoy up to 4 large public baths in luxury.

meal at this inn are in-room dining for both breakfast and dinner. For dinner, depending on the plan, you can enjoy "Oita Wagyu" in your favorite way, such as shabu-shabu, steak, or grilled on a ceramic plate. "Oita Wagyu" is a superb meat that only selects meat quality grade 4 or higher from Oita's brand beef "Bungo Beef". The mellow and elegant texture will lead you to bliss. Let's savor the exquisite taste in a space where no one will disturb you, which is unique to in-room dining.

About 8 minutes by car from Yufuin IC, and about 5 minutes by car from Yufuin Station, "Kaede no Shoja". It is a comfortable inn where all rooms are separated. When you arrive, enter the building while being soothed by the Japanese-style modern exterior and Mt. Yufu which you can see right next to you. Pets are allowed in the “Muku no Ma” and “Yuso no Ma” rooms, so if you want to enjoy traveling with your pet, be sure to check them out.

There are 10 guest rooms that are all detached, and you can choose your favorite space from Japanese-style, Western-style, and Japanese-Western style rooms. All rooms are spacious and you can stretch your wings to your heart's content. In addition to rooms that can accommodate up to 7 people, there are also rooms that are for 1 person only. I am glad that it is easy to visit even if you are traveling alone. Pet-friendly rooms also have a shared dog run, so dogs can run around to their heart's content.

The bath in the guest room is not only an indoor bath, but also an open-air bath and a bedrock bath. It's rare to be able to enjoy a bedrock bath in a guest room, so let's make the most of it♪ It's a private space with no one else, so you can relax from the core of your body. There is also a footbath hut "Kaya" in the garden on the premises, so you can enjoy a footbath while walking around the inn.

All rooms are in-room dining meal. For dinner, there are dishes made with plenty of seasonal ingredients in Oita. Bungo beef steak and shabu-shabu, Oita specialty Seki aji caught in the Bungo Suido, chicken hot pot using local chicken from Oita. The menu, which changes with the seasons, is all exquisite dishes that condense the taste of the season. If you taste it slowly, your mind and body will be nourished. You can be healed by the guest room open-air bath and bedrock bath, and enjoy the morning and evening meal in your room ... You can enjoy a luxurious stay.

“Kamenoi Besso” is a long-established ryokan that is about 10 minutes by car from Yufuin IC. Founded in 1926. On the 10,000 tsubo site, there is a garden and guest rooms surrounded by trees over 200 years old, where you can spend your time while feeling plenty of negative ions. When you pass through the thatched roof gate and enter the elegant lobby, the hustle and bustle of the main street disappears, and you feel like you are in another world. Listen carefully to the slow passage of time and the atmospheric tones of nature.

There are 20 guest rooms in total. There are 6 hotel-style Western-style rooms in the main building, and 14 detached rooms with different designs in the garden. It is also nice that all guest rooms come with free-flowing onsen. Every room is a space where you can forget your daily worries and feel calm. It is so comfortable that you want to stay one more night. If you wish to have breakfast and in-room dining, you must make a reservation in a separate room.

In addition to enjoying the open-air baths and indoor baths in your room, you should definitely visit the large public baths, which have a great sense of openness. Inside the hotel, there are two large public baths, "Kusa-no-Yu" and "Hoshi-no-Yu", which are equipped with open-air baths with different tastes. This is a refreshing indoor bath with a door and ceiling covered with glass. The light that comes in and the stars in the night sky will purify your mind.

As mentioned above, you can enjoy meal in a separate room. You can relax in a rich multi-course seat. The land where the inn is located is the Yufuin Basin surrounded by Mt. Yufudake and the mountains of Kunoe. The earth has been storing nutrients over a long period of time, and the food grown there is also full of nutrients. Each dish is small, but the flavor of the ingredients fills your mouth and fills your stomach and heart. A luxurious time to eat good things little by little. I want to enjoy it slowly with my loved ones.

One of the great appeals of this inn is that there are plenty of facilities where you can spend quality time. At the teahouse "Tenjo Sajiki", you can enjoy the inn's specialty coffee and desserts in a chic space with classical and jazz music. At 17:00, it transforms into "BAR Yamaneko" where you can enjoy alcoholic beverages. While getting drunk comfortably, let yourself be entrusted to the comfortable and stately feeling of a long-established store.

"Iyashi no Sato Kanputei" is a quiet inn with only 6 rooms located about 7 minutes by car from Yufuin IC. Even if you walk from Yufuin Station, it takes about 15 minutes, so it's easy to walk, so you can go shopping in the bustling onsen town. From the rooms and the courtyard, you can enjoy the majestic view of Mt. Yufu, and spend an elegant time while feeling close to the nature of Oita.

The six guest rooms are two Japanese-Western style rooms where the bedroom and living room are separated by a door. After spending time in the living room, it is nice to be able to relax on the bed as it is when you get sleepy. At night, children can sleep in the bedroom, and adults can have a drink in the living room, so it's perfect for traveling with children. Couples who are usually busy raising children and don't have time to talk slowly should take this opportunity to enjoy their time together.

All guest rooms are equipped with semi-onsen hot spring baths. After soaking in the hot water up to your shoulders, you will be greeted with a magnificent view of Mt. Yufu. Enjoy the luxury of having this beautiful view all to yourself♪ With the push of a button, you can open and close the window, making it easy to switch to the indoor bath according to the weather or your mood. In addition to onsen rooms, you can enjoy the hot springs in the open-air bath for families that can be reserved for free, or in the footbath with a free beer server.

Depending on the plan, you can choose from hot pot, steak, or shabu-shabu as the main dish for dinner using Bungo beef. Especially recommended is the inn's original specialty dish "Hatto Nabe". Hatto-nabe is a sweet sukiyaki-style hot pot, and the gentle taste that brings out the umami of Bungo beef is exquisite. As you continue to eat, you will gradually feel a sense of happiness. If you want to in-room dining, don't forget to make a reservation for in-room dining plan.

After driving about 10 minutes from Beppu IC, you will arrive at Bettei Haruki, which is nestled in the murmuring of the Haruki River. The tasteful lobby envelops your tired mind and body. There is also "Beppu Bay" about 7 minutes by car from the inn, and it is also recommended to take a break while listening to the sound of the waves. A quiet, secluded inn surrounded by nature, just like the name of the inn, let's look for "spring" where the trees of early spring are budding in your heart.

There are a total of 6 Japanese-modern rooms, such as ``Seri'' and ``Nazuna,'' inspired by the seven herbs of spring. A peaceful space designed by architect Kei Matsuba spreads out. The 4 rooms have semi-open-air baths with free-flowing hot spring water, so if you close your eyes and listen to the murmuring of the river, your mind will be cleansed. Some rooms are equipped with wooden decks, so after warming up in onsen, it is a blissful time to cool off while bathing in the night breeze. All rooms on the 1st floor have their own private garden, and the rooms on the 2nd floor also have a veranda overlooking the inn's garden.

In addition to the semi-open-air baths in the guest rooms, there are also three private baths reminiscent of an Asian resort. You can use it freely as long as it is vacant. Of course, this is also free-flowing from the source. You can enjoy Beppu's famous hot springs to your heart's content in a private space. Once you've warmed up to the core, sit down on the porch and relax. After onsen, relax and enjoy some herbal tea or fruit water at the bathing area.

meal is available at in-room dining for both breakfast and dinner. The restaurant offers creative Japanese kaiseki cuisine using fresh ingredients purchased directly from the market every morning. The delicate and beautiful cuisine prepared by the female head chef is not only pleasing to the eye but also to the palate. The "Seki Horse Mackerel Gourmet Plan" offers guests the opportunity to enjoy Oita's brand of premium fish, "Seki Horse Mackerel," in addition to the regular menu. The taste is further enhanced by the kabosu, Oita's specialty, so be sure to give it a try.

Kappo Ryokan Yumesaki is located in a quiet residential area about 10 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station. The lush green garden and the stone-paved Japanese-style approach to the entrance will make you feel nostalgic as if you were in your hometown. The fee structure is all-inclusive. Room charges, meal, drinks during your stay, private baths, use of the lounge, etc. are included in the accommodation fee, so you can fully enjoy your stay without worrying about money.

There are a total of 7 rooms in a calm Japanese-modern space. The guest rooms "Kiri" and "Kaede", designed by architect Fumihiko Sano, have sophisticated designs and are attractive for their spaciousness and warmth. The other rooms are also equipped with verandas overlooking the garden and natural onsen indoor baths. Decorated with seasonal flowers and hanging scrolls, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Japanese ryokan.

You can forget about time and relax in the spacious private baths with 100% free-flowing hot spring water. There are three types of baths with different tastes: a total cypress indoor bath, a semi-open-air bath made of celestial stone, and a medicated indoor bath where you can feel the seasons. Let's enjoy the finest private space according to your mood.

As the name "Kappo ryokan" suggests, the main attraction is the food. Based on Kyoto-style kaiseki, there is also a limited-time plan where you can enjoy Oita Wagyu steak, Seki horse mackerel, Shiroshita flounder, and other seasonal fish. Breakfast is a Japanese meal with a small amount of many items to taste Oita. The ryukyu, a local dish made with fresh local fish marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce, is topped with Oita-grown rice cooked in an earthenware pot, and the mild flavor permeates the dish. The "Kiri" and "Kaede" rooms are private rooms, and the other rooms are served in in-room dining.

Since it's all-inclusive, drinks in the lounge and during meal are of course free. In the lounge, Oita's famous sake and light meals are lined up, and herbal tea, coffee, and soft drinks that can be blended to your liking are also available. The inn's recommended drink is the "Oita Highball", which is made by adding carbonated barley shochu and kabosu, a local specialty of Oita. Enjoy a cup of refreshing taste and aroma as a memory of your trip.

Hotel Shiragiku, with its beautiful seasonal Japanese garden, is an inn in a great location, about an 8-minute walk or a 3-minute drive from Beppu Station. After checking in, enjoy the welcome service while overlooking the Beppu Bay at "Sky Dining & Lounge Garland 12" on the top floor of the hotel. Homemade sweets made by a pastry chef and a wide variety of herbal teas, as well as local sake and snacks are available free of charge.

The guest rooms are divided into the main building and the east building. You can choose from various types of rooms, such as Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western style rooms, including Kikumanyo, which has a semi-open-air onsen where you can spend a higher-grade holiday. What spreads outside the window is a cityscape surrounded by nature, such as Mt. Tsurumi and Beppu Park. When you look at it, your fatigue and stress will disappear and you will feel calm.

The natural onsen, also known as "beauty hot springs," are characterized by their smooth and moist texture. Gentle on the skin, you can expect plump and sticky skin after bathing. There are two types of public baths: Kusuyuden, which boasts an area of 265 tatami mats, and Kikuyuden, where you can enjoy rock baths and steam baths. "Kikuyuden" has a fantastic "Blue cave bath" where you can enjoy bubble baths and mist baths in an extraordinary space. The excitement of getting lost in another world is also fun.

You can choose from three types of meal: Japanese cuisine, kaiseki cuisine, and modern Japanese kaiseki cuisine, of which kaiseki cuisine is in-room dining. Bungo beef's secret delicious soup shabu-shabu is a specialty dish that can only be tasted here. The umami that permeates deep into the body spreads. The breakfast buffet, where you can enjoy more than 80 kinds of items, is full of freshly made items made by live cooking. Let's fully enjoy the morning sweets buffet where Oita's local sweets such as "jiriyaki" are freshly baked.

About 7 minutes by car from Beppu IC, about 15 minutes by car from Beppu Station. “Myoban onsen Okamotoya ryokan” overlooking Beppu Bay is a historic ryokan founded in 1873. When you step into the building from the entrance wrapped in Japanese taste, the lobby with a modern atmosphere spreads out. From the window, you can see the Myoban Bridge and the steam, and you will be instantly enveloped in a nostalgic atmosphere.

There are Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, including the special room Bokai. The scent and warmth of wood spreads gently in every room, and one of the attractions is the magnificent scenery that can only be found on a hill. The guest rooms with indoor hot springs fed directly from the source are perfect for those who want to enjoy onsen in their rooms. A 16 tatami mat Japanese-Western style room that can accommodate up to 6 people is recommended for girls' trips. The interior is retro-modern and looks great in photos♪

The "Milky Blue Hot Spring", which is colored in a mysterious cloudy color, is an alum sulfur spring that is said to have particularly high medicinal effects among the eight representative onsen areas in Beppu, "Beppu Hatto". The fantastic colors are so beautiful that you can admire them, and you can spend a blissful time with the soft texture. The garden open-air bath is decorated with seasonal flowers, such as azaleas in early summer and pomelo in winter. If you revisit in a different season, you can enjoy a different flavor.

in-room dining is available upon request at time of booking and at an additional charge. For dinner, there is a course where you can enjoy local ingredients such as Oita wagyu beef and Shiroshita flounder, as well as a course where you can enjoy Jigokumushi, which is unique to onsen springs. Jigokumushi is a cooking method that uses hot onsen steam. By steaming it all at once with steam containing salt, the umami of the ingredients is condensed. Also, at the Okamotoya Shop, which is about a 3-minute walk from the inn, you can find the popular Jigokumushi pudding made with the Jigokumushi method. The bitterness of the caramel and the rich flavor are superb, so be sure to try it.

"Sanso Tensui" is about 5 minutes by car from Amagase Station on the JR Kyudai Main Line. A secluded inn like a villa, nestled in a quiet mountain surrounded by vast nature. There is also a free pick-up service from the station, so you don't have to worry if you don't have a car. The mountain lodge overlooks the beautiful Sakuradaki waterfall, which is said to "splash like flowers", so you can feel the healing of negative ions all over your body.

You can choose a room with an open-air bath or a hearth. From the "special room" with a semi-open-air bath and a terrace, which is limited to 3 groups per day, you can see the famous waterfall, Sakuradaki. For those traveling with children, we recommend Minamo, a detached building where you can spend a stress-free time without worrying about the surroundings. Each room is a calm space where you can feel the atmosphere of nature and Japanese style. Relax in the sunshine filtering through the trees away from the hustle and bustle.

This is the onsen building "Takikanan" surrounded by nature. It is a “Takimi open-air bath” where you can soak in onsen while looking at Sakuradaki. There are 5 happy private family baths. While listening to the murmuring of the river, you can enjoy a semi-open-air rock bath and a cypress bath. In addition, there are plenty of baths such as open-air baths surrounded by nature and indoor baths that alternate between men and women. A onsen bath while feeling the negative ions of the mountain stream will wash away all the accumulated fatigue and stress at once.

If you stay in a special room, you can choose to have breakfast and in-room dining. The sashimi made with fish raised in the pure mountain stream is fresh and plump. In addition to the monthly standard kaiseki course, we also recommend the "Three Great Tastes Banquet Plan" where you can enjoy carefully selected Bungo beef, "Oita Kanburi Chicken", and thick shiitake mushrooms cooked in an iron pot unique to the inn. Treat yourself to a luxurious meal.

meal in your room is a luxurious private time where you can enjoy food without hesitation. The meal time will be more memorable than your usual trip. Immerse yourself in the famous hot springs of Oita and enjoy gourmet food full of local ingredients. If you go to Oita, choose a onsenryokan where you can in-room dining, Reset ♪ your mind and body