Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2018: Kyushu Edition

Photo: Mount Yufu, Yufuin Onsen

Here is the list of onsen ryokans in Kyushu with the greatest numbers of bookings at our website in 2018. Please use this list as a reference when you try to pick up your favourite onsen ryokan in Kyushu.

This website is dedicated to the best onsen ryokans in Japan, and introduces about 500 onsen ryokans with different special features throughout the country. You can compare mulltiple booking sites to make reservations of the best onsen ryokans here.
This website provides particularly detailed information about ryokans providing rooms with private open-air baths (rotenburo), as well as ryokans with rental hot spring baths (outside guest rooms) for private use. If you are concerned about privacy and want to have unique hot spring experience with someone special in a relaxed manner, this site is the best place to find the perfect onsen ryokan for you.

 

 

1. Shiosai no Yado Seikai

Beppu Onsen, Oita, Kyushu Region

All rooms come with open-air baths that command a view of the ocean. There is a scenic open-air hot spring bath facing the ocean.

2h 10 min by JR Limited Express from Hakata Station to Beppu Station.

Shiosai no Yado Seikai

2.  Iyashi-no-Sato Kiyashiki

Aso & Kurokawa Onsen, Kumamoto, Kyushu Region

The ryokan is located on the highest spot in the area and provides a liberating view. There are various kinds of secluded accommodations with open-air baths. With two types of private-use hot spring baths.

160 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport/Hakata Staton to Kurokawa Onsen.

Iyashi-no-Sato Kiyashiki

3. Hana-no-Onsen Hotel Ginsho

Ibusuki Onsen, Kagoshima, Kyushu Region

Standing next to the sea. The view of the sea from spots such as the open-air baths in guest rooms and large public open-air baths is beautiful.

95 min by bus from Kagoshima Airport to Ibusuki Onsen.

Hana-no-Onsen Hotel Ginsho

4. Yufuin Gettoan

Yufuin Onsen, Oita, Kyushu Region

An inn with traditional Japanese-style guest rooms dotted throughout a ten thousand square meter Japanese garden. All rooms include open-air baths.

2h 10 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport/Hakata Staton to Yufuin Onsen.

Yufuin Gettoan

5. Meien to Meisui no Yado Baien

Yufuin Onsen, Oita, Kyushu Region

There is a liberating open-air bath located in a spacious natural environment. The view of the mountains from the open-air baths is beautiful. Five rooms are secluded accommodations that include open-air baths.

2h 10 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport/Hakata Staton to Yufuin Onsen.

Meien to Meisui no Yado Baien

6. Shioyu Naginoto

Karatsu Onsen, Saga, Kyushu Region

There are scenic open-air baths facing the ocean. Unique ‘Shioyu’ sea bath is a definite can’t-miss. With two types of private-use baths.

25 min by subway from Fukuoka Airport to Meinohama Station, then 55 min by JR Line to Hamasaki Station.

Shioyu Naginoto

7. Yufuin Hanayoshi

Yufuin Onsen, Oita, Kyushu Region

The view of the mountains of Yufu from spots such as the lobby and open-air baths is beautiful. The view is nice. The mystic morning fog can be seen from the lobby.

2h 10 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport/Hakata Staton to Yufuin Onsen.

Yufuin Hanayoshi

8. Chagokoro no Yado Warakuen

Ureshino Onsen, Saga, Kyushu Region

Seven rooms that come with open-air baths. There is a private-use open-air bath surrounded by a forest only for guests in the secluded accommodations.

1h 20 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport/Hakata Staton to Ureshino Onsen.

Chagokoro no Yado Warakuen

9. Kannawa Bettei

Beppu Onsen, Oita, Kyushu Region

All rooms are secluded accommodations located in a garden. All rooms have hot spring baths.

2h 10 min by JR Limited Express from Hakata Station to Beppu Station.

Kannawa Bettei

10. Ryokan Okunoyu

Aso & Kurokawa Onsen, Kumamoto, Kyushu Region

An elegant inn situated in the mountains surrounded by nature. With eight types of private-use hot spring baths. Kurokawa hot spring.

160 min by highway express bus from Fukuoka Airport/Hakata Staton to Kurokawa Onsen.

Ryokan Okunoyu

LIST OF RYOKANS
(Kyushu Region)