Beppu no Oyado Kagaya: three free private baths, with a few old-inn compromises
Beppu no Oyado Kagaya has three free private baths: stone, open-air and cypress. Rooms are simple, and many plans use shared bathrooms.
Beppu no Oyado Kagaya is a small Kitahama inn for travellers who would rather have a genuinely private onsen than a newly renovated room. Its three baths—a stone bath, an open-air bath and a cypress bath—are all free to reserve for private use. The rooms are simpler, and many available plans have shared bathrooms. That balance is the point: modest accommodation, unusually generous access to private hot spring bathing.
First check the bathroom arrangement in your room
The inn lists ten Japanese-style rooms. On current booking pages, many Twin and Standard rooms use shared bathrooms; some Superior and Maisonette rooms include a private toilet. Room names and facilities vary by plan, so confirm the exact listing rather than assuming every room has the same setup.
This matters most overnight. If you are used to a private bathroom, or someone in your party needs frequent or easy toilet access, a shared facility may be a bigger drawback than the room’s size. Look for a room that explicitly says it has a private toilet. On the other hand, if you expect to do your bathing in the onsen, the shared shower setup may be an acceptable trade for the private baths.
Three private baths, included with the stay
The inn’s stone, open-air and cypress baths are all currently described as free private baths. They are not one public bath plus a paid family tub. Access is managed on site, but the inn’s current public pages do not clearly confirm a fixed reservation duration or booking method. Ask at check-in how the day’s schedule works, especially if a particular bathing time matters to your family.
The inn identifies its source as Kagaya no Yu, a sodium-magnesium bicarbonate/chloride spring. Published figures list a source temperature of 52°C and a use-point temperature of 47.8°C. Those are different measurements; neither should be presented as the guaranteed temperature in every bath. The property describes the supply as 100% free-flowing, but does not publish a complete treatment breakdown for each tub.
Choose the room for privacy, not just tatami count
For two people on a tight budget, a Twin or Standard room may be enough if a shared bathroom is acceptable. A Superior room is worth checking for a private toilet, while the Maisonette offers more separation for a group but involves stairs. Recent guest feedback has also mentioned thin walls and sounds from the wooden corridors; light sleepers should weigh that carefully.
| Your situation | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Two guests keeping costs down | A Twin or Standard room; confirm shared bathroom details |
| Someone needs a private toilet | A room explicitly listing one, such as select Superior or Maisonette plans |
| Three or four guests | A larger Superior room and its actual bed/futon layout |
| A group wanting separate sleeping areas | Maisonette capacity, stairs and room layout |
The inn is in Kitahama, near places to eat, so room-only plans can work well. Beppu Kitahama Bus Center is about two minutes away; Beppu Station is around a ten-minute walk. It is a convenient setup if you arrive by airport bus and do not need a car.
Parking, dogs and access needs
Kagaya’s October 2024 notice lists six parking spaces at ¥600 per day. Availability is limited and a space is not guaranteed simply because the inn has parking; contact the property before booking if you are driving.
The inn’s March 19, 2025 notice says that designated rooms accept small dogs weighing up to 7 kg, with a maximum of two dogs. Guests bring their own supplies. A pet fence may be rented for a fee, but only one is available and advance enquiry is required. Some booking platforms still show a general no-pets rule, so contact Kagaya and confirm the specific room before reserving with a dog.
The Maisonette has stairs. Current details on wheelchair routes, grab rails and door widths are unconfirmed. If you need step-free access or use a mobility aid, ask Kagaya about the specific room and route before booking.
Kagaya’s current tattoo policy is unconfirmed. A private bath means you do not bathe alongside other guests, but confirm the inn’s rules before booking if needed.
Keep expectations in line with an older wooden inn
Guests often value the clean tatami and the chance to use the baths privately. Others notice older toilets, plumbing, doors and sound insulation. Those observations can both be true: cleaning and the age of the fixtures are separate questions. If modern bathrooms and quiet rooms are non-negotiable, a low nightly rate may not make Kagaya the right fit.
There is no breakfast service listed on the current Trip.com page, and most plans are room-only. In Kitahama, that can be convenient rather than limiting: restaurants and the bus center are close, so you can set your own meal schedule. Check your selected plan for meals instead of assuming they are included.
Who should book it?
Kagaya is a strong match for couples or families who want private natural hot spring baths without paying an extra bath fee. It is less suitable if you need an ensuite bathroom, quiet modern rooms, step-free access or a confirmed parking space. Before booking, settle the room’s toilet arrangement and ask how the private-bath schedule works on your dates.
Confirm the room’s toilet arrangement before comparing rates.
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