Japanese Inn Utsuwa Beppu Kannawa

An Onsen-loving couple.We found it on the day and made a last-minute Reservation.A detached Room with a private indoor bath and an open-air bath (of course, both are Onsen). At first, the main building looked like it had been renovated… and the detached building, with its golden torii gate, felt a bit questionable… so we hesitated. But that first impression was completely wrong. We thought the Hotel staff might be from overseas, but they were pleasant and gave clear explanations—friendly and kind.The detached Room had everything we needed—nothing to complain about.It’s No Meals Included, but delivery is OK and there’s a microwave.We considered going out to eat, but since we wanted to soak in the Onsen many times and relax, we bought locally caught sashimi and sushi at a nearby supermarket and ate in our Room.Without worrying about anyone else, we went into the Onsen again and again—back and forth between the indoor bath and the open-air bath… I’ve lost count of how many times.The fridge has separate freezer/refrigerator compartments, so we could even buy ice cream and store it.The free Onsen-boiled eggs were great—we had several—and they were really delicious. Plates and chopsticks for meals were also provided. You can adjust the water temperature to your liking, and the Room size was more than enough for two.Some Reviews mentioned that the Room was dark or that there were no loungewear/pajamas, but it wasn’t dark at all—and loungewear is provided.If I had to mention one thing… the open-air bath wall is wood, but some areas have peeling color or slight rot. I understand it can’t be helped due to Onsen minerals, but if maintenance reached every detail it would be perfect.That said, they do maintain it regularly; maybe this happens quickly because of the mineral content… so it’s within an acceptable range.We loved everything about our stay. We’ll be back.

A wood-warmed Room with an open-air bath, plus even a cold spring. It felt wonderful.We also had Onsen eggs, and they were delicious.Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided, but there is no cleansing oil or lotion in the Room, so please bring your own.Hot water is available; for cold water, the tap is labeled “drinking water.”If you are concerned, please bring your own water as well.