I Looked Into Beppu Nogami Honkan

So far on this blog, I've mainly been looking into campsites and day-trip hot springs that seem accessible even without a car. This time, I took a bit of a detour and looked into a long-established hot spring inn.

This time, I looked into Beppu Nogami Honkan. I came across information that it has three private baths fed by its own natural hot spring source, and as someone who's more of an indoor type, the idea of a private bath really caught my attention, so I decided to dig into it.

What Kind of Hot Spring Inn Is Beppu Nogami Honkan?

Apparently Beppu Nogami Honkan is a long-established hot spring inn located in central Beppu, Oita Prefecture. According to the official website, in addition to separate baths for men and women, there are three private baths, all fed by the inn's own natural hot spring source. One is called Tsuru no Yu, a private bath with flowing natural hot spring water, and another is a hinoki (cypress) private bath on the second floor. As for the third private bath, I couldn't find a name listed on the official website, so the details seem to be unclear.

On Google Reviews, it has a rating of 4.1 (based on 801 reviews at the time I checked), giving the impression of steady, quiet support that fits a long-established inn. All the rooms are Japanese-style, and it seems there's a wide range of room types, from compact single rooms to spacious rooms for families or groups.

Check-in is apparently at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM, but the front desk is open 24 hours, and it seems they can accommodate late-night check-ins and luggage storage. There don't seem to be any set closing days, which could be a helpful point when planning your itinerary.

I couldn't find specific pricing listed on the official website, but it looks like you can choose between a room-only plan or a plan with breakfast included. Parking is apparently 880 yen per car per night, but since I'm not really a driver myself, I'll just note this as reference information for now.

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It's a bit intriguing that even though there are three private baths, the name of one of them isn't listed on the official website. If I come across it in a blog post from someone who's actually stayed there, I'd like to look into it again.

Things I Noticed About Access and Facilities

This facility is located in central Beppu, about a 10-minute walk from JR Beppu Station, and about a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, Beppu Kitahama. For someone like me who doesn't drive, being within walking distance of the station feels like an important point to confirm.

I also came across information that Takegawara Onsen, known for its sand baths, is about a 1-minute walk away (this is based on a description from a booking site, so the actual distance may vary somewhat). It seems like a location where you can check out a nearby public bathhouse in addition to the inn's own hot spring.

As for facilities, the official website mentions that pets are allowed, the inn is barrier-free (with a ramp), multiple languages are supported, and card and cashless payments are accepted. There's a dining area called Take inside the inn that serves Japanese cuisine, but it apparently requires advance reservation, so if you're thinking of using it, it looks like a good idea to book early.

For reservations, in addition to the online booking system on the official website, phone bookings are also apparently accepted. There's no mention on the official website of whether a shuttle bus is available, but given that it's about a 10-minute walk from the station, it might not be something you need to worry too much about before your stay.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

Using the official "My Area Coverage Simulation" tool, I checked the area in central Beppu where this facility is located, and the overall rating came back as a C.

Since it came back as a C rating, if you're planning to rely on mobile data, it seems like a good idea to check things in advance, including the Wi-Fi environment inside the inn. As someone who mainly uses Rakuten Mobile myself, that's definitely something I'd want to check as well.

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Honestly, a C rating is a bit of a concerning result. To avoid scrambling after arriving at the inn, it might be safest to check things out for yourself in advance.

Wrapping Up

To sum it all up, my impression of Beppu Nogami Honkan is that it's a long-established hot spring inn with three private baths fed by its own natural hot spring source, located within walking distance of Beppu Station and accessible even without a car. With all rooms being Japanese-style and a wide range of room types, plus a 24-hour front desk, those also seem like points worth keeping in mind.

On the other hand, the Rakuten Mobile signal conditions came back as a C rating, so if you're concerned about connectivity, it might be reassuring to check in advance. If you're curious, you can check using the official Rakuten Mobile tool, so I'd recommend giving it a look before your stay.

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