At a glance: 4-star · Since 1994 · Renovated 2006 · 18 rooms
Near: Beppu Park · 18 min walk
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Thank you very much for staying with us, and for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are truly honored to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the uphill walk from the bus stop. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed our kaiseki meals and the various semi-private open-air baths with their unique atmospheres. We would be delighted to welcome you again in a different season so you can experience another side of our inn. All of our staff look forward to seeing you again. I am using Google Translate to write this reply.
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Your ryokan meals at Sakura or Komachi feature local Oita seafood and seasonal kaiseki, so dining in is a treat. For nearby options, Beppu Station is about 10 minutes away by taxi or a short drive, where you'll find places like Tatsunoya for sushi and seasonal Oita dishes, or Bungo Chaya for Japanese classics. The Kitahama district, roughly 10 minutes on foot from the station, has izakayas and yakiniku spots like Oogami and Robata Jin. Closer to the hotel, the Suginoi Palace area is about 0.5 km away and offers casual dining choices. You can also ask about the complimentary café and bar at Yoitake or the Asahi Lounge during your stay.
Ryotei Matsubaya sits in the Kankaiji hot spring district, about ten minutes by taxi from Beppu Station, with the Beppu Ropeway 2.6 km away for views over the bay. Beppu Park is an 18-minute walk, a calm green space amid the hillside. The area is known for its onsen atmosphere, and the ryokan itself is part of that steam-filled setting. The Jigoku hells are roughly 3.8 km off, while the station area, with its shops and dining, is a short ride downhill. It is a quiet, scenic base a little above the city center.
From Oita Airport, take the limousine bus to Beppu Kitahama (about 51 minutes), then a taxi for about 13 minutes to the ryokan. From JR Beppu Station, you are about 2.3 km away; a 10-minute taxi ride is the standard optionint, though it is also walkable for the energetic. The hotel is a short taxi ride from Kitahama bus center as well, about 13 minutes by car. If you drive, exit the Oita Expressway at Beppu IC and follow the signs along Prefectural Route 52. The nearest station is Beppu, and the airport is Oita, about 40 minutes away by car.
In the evening, a 10-minute taxi ride takes you to the Kitahama district near Beppu Station, where izakayas open around 17:00–17:30 and the area becomes lively after 19:00; there you can find yakitori spots like Tosaka. Closer by, Beppu Park is an 18-minute walk for a relaxed evening stroll. The ropeway and Jigoku hot springs are nearby but best visited earlier in the day. Your ryokan itself is in the quiet Kankaiji hot spring area, so after a soak, a short ride to Kitahama is a good way to round out the evening.
Ryotei Matsubaya is a great base for exploring Beppu. The Hells of Beppu, including Shiraike Jigoku and Oniyama Jigoku, are about 3.8 to 3.9 km away, which is a short drive or bus ride. Beppu Park is an easy 18-minute walk, and the Beppu Ropeway is 2.6 km away. The Beppu Jigoku area is close enough for a quick trip to see the famous steam and hot springs. For farther sights like the Beppu Tower at 2.8 km, a taxi is a simple option. With the train station nearby, getting around the city is convenient.
Beppu Ropeway
2.6 km away · Japan, 〒874-0000 Oita, Beppu, Minamitateishi, 字寒原10−7
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