Published date: August 8, 2025
Enjoying a Budget-Friendly Resort Hotel✨
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Experience of the stay
The highlight is being able to use the hot springs and pool of the neighboring Amanek Beppu!
I could enjoy this for less than half the cost compared to staying at Amanek Beppu✨
(This might change depending on the season)
I was curious about how close it is to Amanek Beppu since I had seen other people's stories. It's really adjacent—about 5 meters away. So, it's much closer than walking from the ryokan to a separate building just to enjoy the hot springs. Therefore, considering the price given the proximity, it's a great deal! It might feel cramped for couples🫢, but as a solo traveler, it was perfect for me! I made the most of the hot springs and facilities, enjoying both the infinity pool and hot springs at night and in the morning!
If I had more time, I would have loved to explore the nearby area and enjoy the hotel breakfast (my flight was at 10:30, so I had to leave just after 8:00 and couldn’t do that). Staying longer to tour and enjoy the hot springs would be fantastic! Since I visited the large public bath multiple times, I was able to request new towels from the front desk (they also provide them at Amanek Beppu). Being able to use the hot springs as many times as I wanted was great! I thoroughly indulged myself!
Experiences during the trip
I decided to go to Oita using JAL's 'Somewhere in the Miles' program! After searching for hotels, I chose this one because it was affordable, and I wanted to enjoy hot springs and hotel life.
After checking in and settling down, I strolled around the nearby area. I discovered that I was in a region close to the beach, and when I walked along the coast after checking in, the sound of the waves was just perfect—not too loud, just a gentle whisper that was very soothing. I was healed by the gentle breeze on the shore.
Later, I returned to my room and headed to "Toyokazu", which is just a stone's throw from the hotel. I arrived at 19:50, having taken too long to relax at the hotel, but sadly, there was no sashimi left by 20:00—what a shock! In the end, I ordered tempura chicken. It seems this place is famous for tempura.
I enjoyed it and once I felt satisfied, I went to the pool, then to the bath. The night pool was bustling with people! There was even a bar serving drinks; a paradise for alcohol lovers!✨
And the bath was great too! However, compared to the capacity, there were fewer showers, making it a bit tricky to find a free one! In the morning, it was less crowded, so taking a thorough wash in the morning might be a good idea💡
One thing to keep in mind during this trip is that shops close early. Sashimi options may run out by evening or izakayas might have limited seafood options available, so I realized it's best to go for seafood at lunch🥲
There are many sightseeing spots I didn’t get to visit yet, like Hell Valley and the ropeway, so I’ll definitely return to Beppu! Looking forward to seafood on my next visit!