Yamada Bessou

We had the most wonderful stay at Yamada Bessou in Beppu! Yamada Bessou is a family-run ryokan with a long history. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with their warm hospitality and kind attention to detail. You can really feel every moment that the Okami (so called landlady of a Ryokan) is really devoted to offer the guest a pleasant stay. The rooms were spotless, cozy, and full of charm—everything you’d hope for in a traditional ryokan experience. The onsen were absolutely fantastic, especially the outdoor bath, which was such a peaceful and relaxing experience. It felt like a hidden gem surrounded by nature. Breakfast was a highlight—beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, with a perfect balance of local flavors and seasonal ingredients. If you’re visiting Beppu and looking for a serene, authentic Japanese stay, I highly recommend Yamada Bessou. I can’t wait to come back again someday!

A very unique experience in Japan. Beppu is a wonderful destination in itself, staying at this classic and beautiful Ryokan enhanced our visit to the city. Staff is very earnest and friendly. The men’s and women’s baths are a great way to start and finish your day. The outdoor private bath was exceptionally good. Highly recommend, will definitely return!

No wait time on Friday at lunchtime. ¥1000 each for 30 min private bath. Would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful 3 days in Beppu! The staff were so nice and helpful. The property was beautiful. The breakfast each morning was a delight. The private onsen was such a tranquil area. Highly recommend!

An amazing place to stay for a vacation in Beppu. An old traditional building with a beautiful design and atmosphere. The location is great few minutes walk from the Central streets and the sea , the rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The staff of the hotel are charming and help with everything we need . Highly recommend to anyone traveling to Beppu to stay at Yamada Bessu. There is a Private parking

I came here with my girlfriend without a reservation and they immediately provided a private open air bath (on a Friday). The bath was beautiful and the water hot, so we sat down in a room off to the side to cool off and the staff noticed we were a bit hot and gave us ice cold plum tea and cold water free of charge. Omotenashi takes on a different meaning at Yamada Bessou!

An absolute gem! We had a fantastic experience. The hotel is a very traditional ryokan, the tatami mattresses are very comfortable and the private onsen very nice. The best about our stay though was the great service and warm welcome by Kenji, who even helped us arrange a fantastic vegetarian dinner at a restaurant he knew, when we were desperate to find a nice place to eat at on our last night in Japan. Thank you so much!

The quintessential Japanese ryokan! Great location near Beppu Tower and the water, comfortable room, delicious and hearty breakfasts, and great onsen! The staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly; Kenji especially was fluent in English and helped us greatly in locating restaurants for dinner (and a wonderful cafe for coffee and snacks one day!) Yamada Bessout is about a ten minute walk from the Beppu JR Station and the main food arcade/street, and is just down the street from a coin laundry, so it is very conveniently located. Highly recommended.