Frequently Asked Questions
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Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00.
Traveling with children (1)
Can I stay with children?
We recommend contacting the front desk in advance about staying with children.
Facility information (1)
Is the inn a designated cultural property?
Yes, it is a historic wooden inn registered as a national Tangible Cultural Property, where you can experience the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese inn just as it was.
Hot springs / Baths (3)
What are the qualities of the water?
It is natural hot spring water welling up from the bed of the Kusu River, characterised by soft water seeping from the cave's rock. Please see the official website for details of the water quality.
What is the Kabeyu natural cave hot spring?
It is a natural cave hot spring welling up from the bed of the Kusu River, said to be the oldest cave bath in Japan. It is a rustic mixed-gender open-air bath set beside the river, where you can bathe in an extraordinary setting surrounded by natural rock.
Is the cave bath mixed-gender? Can women use it?
The Kabeyu open-air bath is mixed-gender. Women-only bathing times may be set, so please check the official website or ask the front desk for details.
Sightseeing / Nearby information (1)
Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
Nature-rich attractions are dotted around the area, including the Kokonoe Yume Suspension Bridge, Ugenoguchi Onsen and Aso-Kuju National Park.
Equipment / Services (1)
Is Wi-Fi available?
As this is a secluded inn, please contact the official website or the front desk directly about Wi-Fi.
Meals (1)
What food is served?
You can enjoy dishes making the most of produce from the foothills of the Kuju mountains, including Bungo beef. Our pride is Japanese cuisine using local Oita ingredients.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official website or ask the front desk for details.
Other (6)
What time is check-out?
10:00.
What is the address?
1664-2 Tano, Kokonoe Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture
How do I get there?
About 20 minutes by car from JR Bungo-Nakamura Station. About 20 minutes by car from Kokonoe IC on the Oita Expressway. Please enquire about transfers.
Is Wi-Fi available?
It is not provided.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.