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 rooms and Japanese-Western rooms have onsen, and 5 of them have private open-air baths. The pure Japanese-style dignified atmosphere will gently soothe your tired soul. The rooms on the first floor have their own private gardens, and you will forget time as you sit on the veranda and admire the beauty of the garden throughout the seasons. 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.

Choose your favorite space from the 10 guest rooms, all separated from each other: Japanese-style, Western-style, and Japanese-Western style. All rooms are spacious, allowing you to stretch out to your heart's content. Some rooms are for one person, so it's easy to visit even if you're traveling alone. If you're staying with your pet, you can use the shared dog run, so your dog can run around to his 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.

meal are served in the separate dining room only in the ``Yuzuno-ma'' room, but in other rooms you can in-room dining. For dinner, we offer an array of dishes made with plenty of Oita's seasonal ingredients. Bungo beef steak and sukiyaki, Oita's specialty Seki horse mackerel, which is caught in the Bungo Channel, made into a shape, chicken hotpot... The menu, which changes seasonally, is full of exquisite dishes packed with seasonal flavors. If you enjoy it slowly, your mind and body will be nourished. Relax in the guest room's open-air bath and bedrock bath, and enjoy breakfast meal in your room. You can enjoy a truly 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 separate rooms. It's also nice that all the rooms come with onsen fed directly from the source. Each room is a space where you can forget your daily thoughts and feel calm. It's so comfortable that you'll want to stay another night. If you wish to have breakfast and in-room dining, you must reserve a separate room.

Not only can you enjoy the open-air bath or indoor bath in your room, but you should definitely visit the large public bath, which has a great sense of openness. There are two large public baths with different tastes, ``Kusanoyu'' and ``Hoshinoyu'', where you can enjoy the smooth spring water all night long. This is a refreshing indoor bath with a glass door and ceiling. The light shining in and the stars in the night sky purify your mind.

As mentioned above, you can enjoy meal in your room in a separate room. You can relax in a rich kaiseki table. The land where the inn is located is the Yufuin Basin, surrounded by Mt. Yufu and the Kue Mountains. The land has been storing nutrients over a long period of time, and the food grown there is also full of nutrients. The flavor of the ingredients spreads throughout your mouth, satisfying 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.

For the main dish for dinner, you can choose from Oita Wagyu steak, sukiyaki, beef shabu, etc. If you would like to have in-room dining, be sure to make a reservation using 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 that are reminiscent of an Asian resort. Of course, this is also fed directly from the source. Enjoy Beppu's famous hot springs to your heart's content in a private space. Once you're warmed to the core, sit on the veranda and relax. After onsen, relax and enjoy some herbal tea or fruit water at the post-bath area.

meal in-room dining for breakfast and dinner. You can enjoy creative Japanese Kaiseki cuisine using fresh ingredients purchased directly from the market every morning. The delicate and beautiful dishes prepared by the female head chef are characterized by the fact that they are enjoyable not only in taste but also in appearance. With the ``Seki Horse Mackerel Gourmet Plan,'' you can enjoy Oita brand high-quality fish ``Seki Horse Mackerel'' in addition to the regular menu.

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 bath with 100% natural hot spring water. You can enjoy two different types of baths: an indoor bath made of cypress and a semi-open-air bath made of Amaterasu stone. Enjoy the finest private space according to your mood.

As the name "Kappo ryokan" suggests, the main attraction is the food. There are also plenty of plans where you can enjoy seasonal fish such as Oita Wagyu steak, Seki horse mackerel, and Shiroshita flounder. Breakfast is a small, multi-item Japanese meal that gives you a taste of Oita. ``Ryukyu'' is a local dish made with fresh local fish marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce, and when served on Oita-grown rice cooked in an earthenware pot, the gentle flavor permeates through. The ``Kiri'' and ``Kaede'' rooms are private rooms, while the other rooms offer in-room dining.

Since it's all-inclusive, drinks in the lounge and during meal are of course free. In addition to Oita's famous sake and light snacks, the lounge is also stocked with herbal tea and coffee.

``Hotel Shiragiku,'' which has a beautiful Japanese garden that changes with the seasons, is a well-located inn that is about an 8-minute walk from Beppu Station and a 3-minute drive from Beppu Station. After checking in, go to the Welcome Sky Lounge "Garland 12" on the top floor of the hotel and enjoy the welcome service while overlooking Beppu Bay. In addition to homemade sweets and a wide variety of herbal teas, you can also enjoy local sake and snacks for free.

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 baths,'' are characterized by their smooth texture and moisturizing feel. It is gentle on the skin, and you can expect smooth and supple skin after taking a bath. There are two types of large public baths: Kusunoyudono, which boasts an area of 265 tatami mats, and Kikuyudono, where you can enjoy bubble baths and mist baths. ``Kikuyuden'' has a fantastic ``Blue Cave Bath'' where you can enjoy bubble baths and mist baths in a space filled with an extraordinary feeling. It's also fun to feel the excitement of wandering into another world.

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 are available upon request at the time of reservation and for an additional fee. Please choose a plan that allows you to in-room dining. For dinner, there is a course where you can enjoy local ingredients such as Oita Wagyu beef and Joka flounder, as well as a course where you can enjoy onsen springs. Jigokumushi is a cooking method that uses steam from high-temperature onsen. By steaming all at once with steam containing salt, the flavor of the ingredients is condensed. In addition, the popular ``Jigoku Mushi Pudding'' made using the Jigokumushi method is available at ``Okamotoya Shop'', which is about a 3-minute walk from the inn. The bitter caramel and rich flavor are exquisite, so be sure to give it a try.

"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.

Guests can choose from rooms with an open-air bath or an irori hearth. The ``Special Room'', which is limited to 3 groups per day and comes with a semi-open-air bath and terrace, also has a view of the famous Sakura Falls. If you are traveling with children, we also recommend ``Minamo,'' a separate building where you can spend a stress-free time without worrying about your surroundings. Each room is a calm space where you can feel the natural and Japanese atmosphere. Spend your time relaxing in the sunlight 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 fish sashimi is fresh and plump. In addition to the monthly standard kaiseki course, we also recommend the ``Three Taste Feast Plan'' where you can enjoy carefully selected Bungo beef, ``Oita Kanji chicken'', and thick shiitake mushrooms prepared in an iron pot unique to the inn. Treat yourself to some luxurious cuisine.

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