Nestled in the mountains, Kannawaen offers a serene retreat with an indoor mineral hot spring and two on-site restaurants. Relax in the garden or unwind at one of two hot springs, then connect with high-speed WiFi and enjoy a drink at the bar.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Onsen
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Hot springs
Breakfast available
Terrace
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Concierge services
Gift shops/newsstands
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Separate bathtub and shower
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY1,859
CNY1,859
CNY2,045 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Why we love this property
Ryokan dining delights
This ryokan boasts 2 restaurants and a welcoming bar. The full breakfast sets the tone for a culinary journey through authentic Japanese flavors.
Ryokan sleep experience
Luxurious spring water bathtubs await in each room of this ryokan. Premium bedding and in-room massages elevate the experience, with a minibar for nightcaps.
Mountainside luxury ryokan
This traditional Japanese inn balances luxury and mountain serenity. The garden setting creates a peaceful retreat amid stunning natural surroundings.
Demon Mountain Hell Hot Springs - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Hyotan Hot Spring - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Oita Airport (OIT) - 49 min drive
Beppu Station - 6 min drive
Yufu Station - 20 min drive
Minami-Yufu Station - 33 min drive
Restaurants
極楽饅頭 - 4 min walk
Cafeteria Umi - 3 min walk
地獄蒸し工房鉄輪 - 7 min walk
はま寿司 別府店 - 7 min walk
マクドナルド - 15 min walk
About this property
Kannawaen
Kannawaen puts you within a 10-minute drive of Hells of Beppu and Takegawara Onsen. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this luxurious ryokan include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Toys
Children's books
Baby bath
What to do
Hot springs
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Children's slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Spring water bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Children's dinnerware
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There are 2 hot springs open between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2750 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Hot springs access available from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
KANNAWAEN Inn Beppu
KANNAWAEN Inn
KANNAWAEN Beppu
Kannawaen Beppu
Kannawaen Ryokan
Kannawaen Ryokan Beppu
Frequently asked questions
Does Kannawaen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kannawaen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kannawaen?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kannawaen?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kannawaen?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Kannawaen and nearby?
Onsite recreation at Kannawaen includes hot springs. Kannawaen also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kannawaen?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
Does Kannawaen have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a spring water bathtub.
What's the area around Kannawaen like?
Kannawaen is a short 3-minute walk from Hells of Beppu and 4 minutes' walk from Sea Hell Hot Springs.
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Reviews
Kannawaen Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as delightful, great, sumptuous, and nice by guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2026
Lovely hotel, friendly people, delicious food
francis
francis, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Incredible place with top value. Choose the room with private outdoor hot spring. The meals are so delectable. The service is unmatched — it was raining as we drove up and a staff member rushed out to give us each an opened umbrella. The room and amenities are amazing.
David
David, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
Nice dinner & breakfast
TING LI
TING LI, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
The staff was very welcoming and helpful.
June
June, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2023
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay. Wonderful in room hotspring, very spacious room. Great breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2024
Very clean and highly attentive staff.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
The Ryokan was very nice and huge. There is a balcony to with a very nice view. The food was good and the room comes with indoor and outdoor private onsen which is very good for those who enjoy privacy and does not want to go to public bath.
Luke Kay Kiat
Luke Kay Kiat, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
It was a nice stay to relax and enjoy Japanese traditional food. The dinner Kiseki was good, and the breakfast bento was delightful. The facility was clean, and the onsen bath was wonderful.
Eunah
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2023
The service was top-notch and the staff were polite and very attentive to guest needs. The meals were of high standard. It was a very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
E Wai
E Wai, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Comfortable and healing stay
The onsen was absolutely great, with beautiful view of Beppu. The room was very spacious and quiet. The hotel staff is overall friendly. Teppan dinner was great (though the Wagyu steak was a bit too greasy for me), and breakfast was also nice.
Eunji
Eunji, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2023
A must stay in Beppu
Amazing stay! Great facilities and a private hot spring bath in the room! Loved this hotel. Impeccable and friendly staff who greets you at every instance.Thoroughly impressive food service to boot - food that looks beautiful and tastes divine.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
view from room is lovely. The room onsen is nice, also the public onsen is very large and good.
Foodwise the Kaiseki was so so, with big amount of food.
Seow Chim
Seow Chim, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
Excellent, relaxing day
Excellent place to stay in Beppu. The service is impeccable, the rooms are large and spacious, and the in-room baths are wonderful. The large public bath was also nice, but we only used it once because we enjoyed the one in our room so much. The restaurants are also excellent for breakfast and dinner.
Colton
Colton, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
This was a fantastic 1 night stay and perfect for a break in our 2 week stay. The private facilities we chose to have in our room were ideal for our stay. Definitely will come back here!
Pj
Pj, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
We stayed in the Sakura room, it was absolutely amazing! We arrived before check in and the staff kindly took our bags and held them for a few hours while we explored the surrounding area (it is right next to the hells of Beppu). The room was very clean and spacious with a private indoor and outdoor onsen as well as a beautiful garden with its own cherry blossom tree. The hotel provides you with everything you need for a relaxing onsen experience! Would definitely stay here again.
mikaela
mikaela, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 15, 2025
Room condition is good
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2023
Had a spectacular stay with wife. Awesome hotel room and excellent food. Staff are courteous and helpful. It’s close to the famous onsen sightseeing spot so it’s easy to navigate around. There’s nothing much to shop around though.
Calvin Chi-Kit
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
We enjoyed ourselves very much. The room was spacious, clean annd tidy, and had all the amenities.
The high view overlooking the sea was amazing.
Everything we needed was taken care of.
Dinner and Breakfast was very sumptuous.
Highly recommended!
Alvin
Alvin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2023
Very nice and satisfied
It was a very good stay and all staffs were very professional, especially Mr. Kojima. His service was excellent and kind. Would love to come again!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
This was our first ryokan experience and it was great. Staff was very friendly. Pickup & drop off at JR station was included. The view was great and the room we reserved has private indoor/outdoor onsens. Expect to do a bit of walking on the property, but it’s located next door to the “7 Jigoku of Beppu”, a great geological park.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2025
We stayed Sora tradition western style, room is spacious, clean, and provides good amenities - like best face soap & moisturizer face creams, top of line hair dryer, Yukata, indoor & out door slippers, toothbrush with paste. I don’t have to pack anything. They provide for you. Only thing missing was body lotion. The indoor hot springs (in room) temperature was perfect, but outside terrace one was extremely hot, so hard to enjoyable. The Japanese style meals, the dinner and breakfast we select was 8/10. All great, but the soup wasn’t my favorite, however others might like it. In my opinion, the coffee wasn’t that great, but good selection of teas. I can’t complain the staff’s service. Top notch, they will make your stay comfortable, everyone so politely kind. So, my staying at here was best experience. Another plus things was next to Hell of Beppu and has great city view.
EDITH
EDITH, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Lovely ryokan. Excellent fixed-course meals (both Japanese and western). As with most traditional Japanese inns, there is little flexibility when it comes to their set ways (such as asking for a cup of coffee with breakfast, when you are only offered tea…can not do). The area surrounding the inn is also quite industrial and unattractive. But it is within easy walking distance of Beppu’s main attraction—the Hells of Beppu hot springs.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Kannawaen was the perfect way to end a busy two week Janapn vacation in a quiet and relaxing way. We truly enjoyed our room’s private Onsen, and the two meals we had on the property were both excellent and reasonably priced. The staff were kind and accommodating. The gift shops had beautiful local goods to commemorate our trip. Walking distance to five of the Seven Hells. We loved our experience at Kannawaen and recommend it wholeheartedly to travelers who want a quiet place to relax and unwind.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Best hotel with hot spring in your room and public baths too. The views are amazing. The food is gourmet. They made accommodations for special diets. The rooms in sorakan had a traditional feel but all modern and updated. They had a shuttle option from the main train station to the hotel which was super convenient. They are located directly in the middle of the popular sightseeing area for the jigokumeguri. So it was all walkable!
JJ
JJ, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Me and my family had a wonderful stay at this luxurious hotel.
The room even exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean and well-maintained and hotel staff was extremely welcoming, kind and polite and we felt like honored guests the whole time.
We could even see the Kamado Jigoku from our bedroom window and from our garden, we also had a great view of the city and was greeted with an extremely beautiful sunrise each morning!
The cuisine dinners we had at the restaurants were also fantastic and one of the best we had in Japan!
We cannot praise this hotel enough and highly recommend it to anyone who is seeking to visit Beppu and its neighboring towns and cities.