I Looked Into Hotel New Tsuruta

This blog has been mainly researching lodging and campsites in the Kyushu area that seem accessible without a car, and this time I picked out another one following that same approach.

I got curious about Hotel New Tsuruta as a hot spring hotel that looks walkable from Beppu Station, so I looked into it. Since I don't drive, just knowing it's close to the station already feels pretty reassuring.

What Kind of Place Is Hotel New Tsuruta

It's a hotel located in the Kitahama area of Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, and it's apparently run by Tsuruta Hotel Co., Ltd. It's about an 8-minute walk from JR Beppu Station — you head down the street in front of the station toward the sea, then turn right at the dead end in front of the Tokiwa department store — so the route doesn't seem too complicated. If you're coming by bus from Oita Airport, you'd apparently get off at the "Beppu Kitahama" bus stop and walk about 3 minutes, which seems like a convenient location for someone like me who doesn't drive.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 10:00 AM, and guests can apparently use the hot spring baths between 3:00 PM and midnight, and again from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM the next morning. Room rates seem to vary by date, and the style seems to be checking availability through the official site's search tool, so I couldn't find any specific prices listed. There's apparently a perk where signing up as a member and booking gets you 5% off eligible plans, so it might be worth registering if you plan to stay repeatedly.

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Being able to reach the hotel in an 8-minute walk is a pretty welcome condition for someone like me who barely drives. It also seems close to the bus stop, so I could easily picture how I'd get there even if I flew into Oita Airport.

Checking Out the Room Types and In-House Facilities

Out of 60 rooms total, it seems the breakdown is 8 Western-style rooms, 44 Japanese-style rooms, and 8 other rooms. The Japanese-style rooms apparently come in a few sizes — 32 rooms of 8 tatami mats, 12 rooms of 12 tatami mats, and 2 rooms of 10 tatami mats — which gives the impression that it's easy to choose based on group size or preference. Every room reportedly comes with a bath, toilet, air conditioning, a satellite-ready TV, and a refrigerator.

The hot spring water comes from a source called Nijo Spring, a chloride and bicarbonate spring with a water temperature of 56 degrees Celsius. There's apparently a large communal bath and sauna for both men and women, which looks like the kind of setup where you could really soak away the fatigue of travel. There's also a massage and spa facility called Wellness Beppu on the first floor, which might suit anyone looking to rest and unwind.

• Payment methods: major credit cards, transit-based e-money, and QR code payments like PayPay and Alipay are all apparently accepted
• Internet: Wi-Fi is apparently available throughout the hotel, though there don't seem to be any computers provided
• Parking: there's an affiliated parking lot, and guests can apparently use a discounted rate of up to 700 yen for 21 hours after entry (the regular rate is reportedly 1,200 yen on weekdays and 1,500 yen on weekends and holidays)
• Banquet hall / meeting room: these facilities are apparently available for a fee

You can check more detailed information on the official website.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I tried entering this facility's location into the official "My Area Connectivity Simulation" tool, but no result showed up — instead I just got a message saying something like "currently under temporary maintenance." This seems to be the behavior that shows up when address data isn't available for a location, so in this case the overall signal assessment came back as unknown.

Since the result was neither clearly good nor bad, I'm reporting it exactly as is without exaggerating either way. If you're actually considering staying here, it might be worth double-checking with your own device and address information before you head out.

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This was the first time I'd seen a case where no signal assessment came up at all. I can't force myself to write "it should be fine," so I'll just honestly leave it as unknown here.

Nearby Sightseeing and Dining Atmosphere

Within walking distance, there's apparently a day-use hot spring called Takegawara Onsen, which is known for its sand baths. It's introduced as a nearby spot on a page called "Tsuruta Village" on the official website, but there's no mention of the exact distance, so how far a walk it actually is might be something you'd only know by visiting yourself.

As for dining, the same page apparently introduces places like Oaso, which serves horse meat dishes, the traditional Japanese restaurant Oogami, and the seafood restaurant Minamimaru Nemu. Again, there's no distance listed, so it's probably best treated as a general reference for the feel of the surrounding area rather than exact directions.

Wrapping Up

To sum it up, Hotel New Tsuruta gave me the impression of a place with the strong advantage of being within walking distance of Beppu Station, plus solid hot spring facilities including a large communal bath and sauna. With 60 rooms total, it has a decent scale, and the ability to choose between Western-style and Japanese-style rooms seems convenient for anyone who wants to pick a room to match the purpose of their trip.

On the other hand, when it came to Rakuten Mobile signal conditions, even the official tool failed to show a result, so I couldn't say anything definitive. If this matters to you, you can check it yourself using the official Rakuten Mobile tool, so it might be worth looking into once before you head out.

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