Kamegawa Onsen Hatago Yuyu

I stayed here for one night as a base for Yufuin and Beppu, I went to Yufuin first and then took the train to Kamegawa station, and it was a short walk from there. I arrived at night so it was self check in with the code to enter the room. There was a TV, kettle, coffee, fridge, heaters, microwave. You make your own bed with the mattress and bedding in the cupboard. I dont remember hearing much noise from the trains, it didnt wake me up anyway. The private onsen was lovely with very hot water and a toilet with the most functions Ive ever seen. I had to use google translate to see what each button does. The toilet seat comes up automatically when you approach it I thought there would be more buses to the centre but I had a long wait for the next one so decided to get a taxi instead via the go Taxi app.

Located in northern Beppu, a couple of blocks from the waterfront and 5 minutes walk from the best ramen place in Beppu. It is also very close to Kamegawa station, so convenient if arriving by train, but noise could be an issue for some. Parking is available for a smallish car in front. No guest parking allowed outside the adjacent laundromat but extra parking a little way up the road if the full. There is no lobby, so checkin is by phone, providing room number and access code number for the door. Receptionist English OK but not great. For those who haven’t used a door like this before, you touch the panel and the key pad will appear. Key in the code and door will open. To open from inside rotate the button to open position and pull the large door handle to the side. When closing the door it will lock automatically after a few seconds. You won’t see any staff unless you request room cleaning. Hatago Yuyu appears to be fairly new. Rooms are clean, compact and well maintained. The walls between rooms are a little thin, which maybe an issue for some. Main room is tatami (so no shoes inside) with mattress and bedding in a cupboard which you lay out each night. Fridge, kettle, TV, microwave, clothes drying rack and wifi are included in the room. In the unit we hired there were also rooms with a basin, a toilet, and a spa room with a stone bath with room for two. Instructions for the room facilities and equipment are all in Japanese, so translation apps are essential for Western visitors. A good place for those seeking an authentic Japanese experience.