Nogami Honkan Beppu Ryokan Review 2026: Budget Onsen

Beppu Private Ryokan: A Japanese Hot Spring Getaway

Nogami Honkan: The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Stay

Hello, fellow travelers!

I'm travel influencer Nabongsun.

Last year, I spent more than a month exploring

Japan, checking out so many different

beautiful regions along the way.

This year, I planned a trip to Fukuoka, including

the famous hot spring town of Beppu!

With high expectations, I headed off on a Japanese onsen trip

with my soon-to-be middle schooler son

and my older brother's family.

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Since we planned this trip to Oita—a region famous for its ryokans—quite last-minute,

it wasn't easy to find a decent, private Beppu ryokan.

But luckily, I stumbled upon a fantastic, budget-friendly Beppu ryokan

that offers private family baths!

I booked it right away and paid a visit.

Here is my review of Beppu Nogami Honkan,

where we had an amazing, value-for-money Japanese ryokan experience.

1. Location and Booking: Ryokan Nogami Honkan

As soon as we landed at Fukuoka Airport,

we headed straight to Hakata Station and hopped on

the Limited Express Sonic train we booked in advance.

It took about 2 hours to reach Beppu Station.

Nogami Honkan is just a short 5-minute walk from Beppu Station.

The famous Beppu Tower and the beach are also

easily reachable within a 5 to 10-minute walk.

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Ryokan Nogami Honkan

野上本館

Ryokan Nogami Honkan

Check-in Time 15:00

Check-out Time 11:00

The moment we stepped out of the station, there was a small hot spring pool nearby,

and you could immediately smell the city's signature sulfur scent in the air.

There's also a Seven-Eleven right in the alley of the accommodation,

which was super convenient.

With private family baths available to book and highly affordable rates,

this Beppu ryokan is absolutely perfect for family trips with kids.

During the regular season,

a weekday stay for 2 people including breakfast

is only around ~$64 per night.

Even their family room, which can accommodate up to 7 people,

is priced at around ~$192 including breakfast,

offering incredible value for money.

You can compare prices with other hot spring accommodations

in the surrounding Beppu area and book at a discounted rate here.

Book Ryokan Nogami Honkan
at a Discounted Agoda Rate
Here

2. Room Condition

The five of us booked two Japanese Style B rooms

for about ~$192 in total, including breakfast.

At check-in, we paid an additional accommodation tax of

1,000 JPY per room.

We took the elevator up to our 3rd-floor rooms.

The moment we unlocked the door, we saw a sliding door,

and as we opened it, the lovely scent of fresh tatami mats greeted us.

My son and nephew were absolutely thrilled

to experience a traditional Japanese ryokan room for the first time.

There was plenty of space to open our suitcases

in the entryway area before stepping through the sliding door.

We split our group with 3 people in one room and 2 in the other.

Even though they are listed as 13m², the rooms felt surprisingly spacious

and comfortable, with slightly different layouts for each.

Each room was equipped with an AC/heating unit

and a mini-fridge.

There was a low seating table in front of the TV,

along with a standard table and chairs next to the window.

There was a small restroom with just a toilet,

and a sink right by the window.

However, please note that the room style I booked

didn't have a separate shower space,

so keep that in mind!

You can easily shower or bathe in the hot spring baths within the building.

As for amenities, you can grab as many as you need

like toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, and razors

right next to the front desk on the 1st floor.

The hot spring is well-stocked with high-quality shampoo, conditioner, body wash,

lotion, hair dryers, and more, so I could use them

very comfortably without bringing my own.

You can also borrow an electric kettle from the 1st floor.

3. Enjoying the Onsen on our Beppu Trip

The public bath on the 1st floor

The main reason I chose this accommodation

was because you can reserve private family baths!

When traveling with a child, I thought having

a private hot spring experience was super important.

In the end, the water quality was so amazing

that we happily ended up using both

the private family bath and the public baths.

Public Bath Hours (Free to use for all guests)

Men

1F Hama no Yu 14:00 - 24:00

2F Tsuru no Yu 06:00 - 10:00

Women

2F Tsuru no Yu 14:00 - 24:00

1F Hama no Yu 06:00 - 10:00

They swap the floors for the men's and women's baths

like this throughout the day!

The family baths, which you can reserve for private use,

can be enjoyed together regardless of gender.

You can choose from three different baths: Ko jyu sen, Kiku sen, or Kunko sen.

I booked two slots for "Kunko sen,"

which is beautifully designed in a classic Japanese style.

It costs 500 yen (~$3) for a 50-minute slot,

but the popular timeslots fill up quickly,

so make sure to book yours early!

Yukatas were prepared in each room,

and there's a guide on how to wear them properly.

They are displayed by size and look absolutely adorable!

Children's yukatas and slippers are displayed at the entrance

of the 1st-floor hot spring. They're available on a first-come,

first-served basis, so I recommend grabbing them

when you check in.

We enjoyed the private family bath late on the night of our check-in.

The water was quite hot, but we could easily adjust

the temperature by running some cold water.

Since part of the ceiling is open-air,

we could breathe in the cool outside air while soaking in the hot spring.

It was incredibly quiet and healing.

While the private Beppu ryokan bath was fantastic,

going to the public bath alone early in the morning was also incredible.

Since no one was there, I had the whole space to myself,

enjoying a peaceful soak that felt just like a private bath.

The moment I stepped into the water,

my skin instantly felt incredibly smooth.

After soaking just twice, my face was literally glowing

by the time we checked out!

They also kindly provide guides to the major attractions nearby

It was also super convenient to do laundry while soaking.

There's a laundry room on the 1st floor,

and it cost 300 yen (~$2) per use.

4. Breakfast

When booking this budget-friendly stay in Oita, Japan's famous hot spring region,

right from the moment I reserved Nogami Honkan,

I made sure to include the hotel breakfast.

It already had great reviews for its traditional Japanese home-style breakfast,

and as expected, the neatly presented spread

was incredibly satisfying and hearty.

They kindly explained that we could get a free refill

of white rice once per person.

As soon as we sat down, they served us hot miso soup

and yogurt topped with dried fruit.

They also set up a simmering pot of fresh tofu for us,

and we got to grill the semi-dried horse mackerel ourselves.

My kid found the whole grilling experience super fun!

Getting to soak in the hot spring town atmosphere

while enjoying delicious food made for a truly wonderful

and memorable Japanese breakfast experience.

In the hallway, there was a dispenser where we could freely get

coffee, tea, and fresh water anytime.

It tasted great, so we didn't even need

to buy bottled water separately.

5. Wrapping Up Our Beppu Trip

That wraps up our story of a wonderful family trip to Beppu,

where our two families stayed together

at the lovely Nogami Honkan ryokan.

While Nogami Honkan might not be a luxury ryokan,

it has been recently renovated, making it very clean,

cozy, and comfortable.

Plus, being located right in the heart of Beppu,

it made getting around to nearby attractions super easy.

Most of all, it offers incredible value—

we got to experience the classic ryokan vibe

and even reserve the private family baths.

It was a great, budget-friendly way to create

happy, lasting memories of our Oita trip.

The silky, mineral-rich hot spring water was absolutely amazing,

and I'm already thinking about bringing my parents here

for a multi-night stay next time.

Book Ryokan Nogami Honkan
at an Agoda Discounted Rate
Here​

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