Beppu no Oyado Kagaya

Onsen hours were limited. Room was uncomfortable.

Access to 3 baths. The toilets in this very old building are very old with covers that don't stay put. The staff is very nice and helpful in général.

Here are Pros and Cons: Pros: - Room rate is super excellent relative to the area. - Lady Manager spoke excellent English. - Both owner and manager were really fun to speak and explain the neighborhood. - Room was old but clean, and room lock works. - You can block 1 hour of private Onsen time alone for each room from 3 different Onsen. This is huge plus. - 10-15 min from the train station. Plenty of food options near by. Cons: - Building is really super old. My floor had a slight angle. - Futon was pretty thin for the Japanese standard. - Shared toilet for men and women was inconvenient. - Onsen pump (centrally located in this property) which was noisy until 11:00pm and from 5:00am. Everything else is considered, I would go back to this old house minshuku / ryokan because I had a such fun with owner and manager. I did put my ear plugs in at night. I may bring my own additional camping mat with me next time.

Great, affordable onsen/ryokan experience, especially for those looking for something less formal & more private. They offer 3 different private baths that you can easily self-reserve via a timeslot board. Bathrooms & refrigerator are shared. Complimentary coffee. The girl who checked me in was perfectly fluent in english (& japanese).

Wonderful retro style property. Hot springs were the highlight. Loved staying here.