Houzansou

In onsen-packed Beppu, this compact hot-spring ryokan sits about 4 km from the city center. You're a 1-minute walk from the Ryukyu Islands spot, a 10-minute stroll to Myoban Onsen, and roughly 0.8 miles from both the Boiling Hell and Demon Mountain hot springs.

A small property with just 11 air-conditioned rooms, each outfitted with a refrigerator and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms include bidets and complimentary toiletries for a simple, fuss-free stay that puts hot springs front and center.

Free self-parking onsite and a front desk staffed during limited hours. Steps from multiple onsens—expect steam-filled mornings and easy access to Beppu’s famous hot-spring sites.

Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee, perfect to fuel a morning of onsen-hopping and local sightseeing.