Your stay — Venus Hotel
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The Property — Venus Hotel
The Venus Hotel is a straightforward three-star business hotel two blocks from Beppu Station, with a functional lobby of polished tile, vending machines and a small front desk. Its USP is practical: clean, compact rooms with private bathrooms and free wi-fi, aimed at solo travellers or couples who plan to spend their days exploring Beppu's onsens and don't need frills. There is no on-site bath, but the location puts you a short walk from both the station and the Ekimae shopping arcade. The vibe is no-nonsense Japanese efficiency — fine for a one-night stop.
Cronache di Beppu
Beppu sits on Beppu Bay and grew from a small fishing village into Japan's best-known hot-spring resort after the railway arrived in 1911, when inns and bathhouses multiplied along the coast. The city was heavily bombed in 1945 and rebuilt in concrete during the post-war boom, so its architecture is mostly mid-century functional rather than historic. Today Beppu calls itself the 'onsen capital of Japan', with more than 2,500 natural spring sources and eight distinct geothermal areas known as the 'hells'. The city's identity remains stubbornly resort-driven: day-trippers from Fukuoka come for the steam, the mud baths and the slightly faded charm of its hillside ryokan. The contemporary cultural pulse is low-key, with a reliable calendar of hot-spring festivals that keep the place busy year-round.
Best Time to Visit
Guida completa di Beppu →Best months
October and November, when autumn colours frame the mountains and the onsen steam, and crowds thin after Golden Week. March is also excellent for cherry blossoms before summer humidity builds.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak summer season, driven by school holidays and the Beppu Hot Spring Festival (early August) with parades and fireworks. Hotel prices in Beppu typically rise 20-30% in August; a 3-star like Venus Hotel can jump from ¥7,000 to ¥10,000 a night.
Budget shoulder season
May (after Golden Week) and late September offer lower rates, mild 20-25°C days and fewer tourists. You'll find discounts and quieter onsens without the sticky humidity of July or August.
Weather & packing
Beppu in mid-July is hot (often 30°C) and very humid, with frequent afternoon rain showers. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella and quick-dry clothing; a thin towel is useful for wiping off sweat between onsens.
Live City Briefing — Beppu
- Beppu Station's east exit is undergoing pedestrian plaza renovations until late 2026, expect minor detours to the taxi rank and bus stops.
- The 'Beppu Hell Tour' (Jigoku Meguri) shuttle bus has changed its route from 2025: it now stops at the new Sanpomon gate, cutting wait times at the popular Umi Jigoku.
- Several small independent cafés have opened in the Kitahama district near the Venus Hotel, including a speciality coffee shop at 2-chome that opened March 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Venus Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4–6 facing away from the main road (south side). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and have better airflow. The lift serves floors 2–8, so floors 4–6 are high enough to avoid ground-floor bustle but low enough for quick stair access if needed.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, with chair scraping and cooking smells) and rooms facing the street on floors 2–3 — Beppu's main road can get noisy with tour buses and taxis from early morning.
Best views
Rooms on floors 6–8 facing south-west offer partial views over Beppu Bay and the hills. Lower floors just see the road and convenience stores. North-facing rooms look at the mountain slopes and ryokan rooftops.
Quietest floors
Floors 5–7. The lift stops at 8, so floor 7 is the top guest floor — quietest, with no foot traffic above. Floor 5 has a buffer below from the restaurant/function rooms on 3.
🔊 Noise notes
Beppu's main boulevard carries heavy tourist traffic from sunrise (on-sen visitors) until late evening. The lift motor hums on floors near the shaft — rooms 2–4 rooms from the lift are fine. The hotel's karaoke bar on floor 3 runs until 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, park at the adjacent coin lot (¥600/night) rather than the hotel's ¥1,500 valet — walk 30 seconds. 2. Request a room on the bay side during check-in; the mountain side gets afternoon sun and can be stuffy until the AC kicks in.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Venus Hotel
Free WiFi throughout. Speeds adequate for browsing and video calls (about 10 Mbps). No login required; select 'VenusHotel' network.
One lift serving all 4 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical papers. The hotel is a converted 1970s ryokan; original wooden lobby doors remain in the entrance.
Check-in 15:00–21:00 (strict). Early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs ¥1,000 (request on morning of departure).
Free storage for same-day arrival/departure. Multi-day storage not available.
Step-free entrance via a ramp on the left side of the main doors. Wheelchair-accessible rooms on ground floor only; lift is narrow (handrails). No accessible bathroom in standard rooms.
On-site parking for 10 cars (¥1,100 per night, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park is 'Beppu Ekimae Parking' (¥800 per night, 3-min walk). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ¥200 per person per night (collected at check-in; children under 12 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit required at booking (usually 50% of total). Incidental hold of ¥5,000 per stay at check-in (cash or card).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: 天地不動明王 (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
南立石公園 — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
別府高原駅 — 3.0 km · ~37 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchanges due to poor rates.
Major cards accepted at hotels, larger shops, and restaurants in central Beppu; smaller eateries and local ryokan are cash-only. Mobile pay (Suica, PayPay) is common.
Tipping is not practiced — no tips for restaurants, taxis, or hotel staff. Excellent service is standard without extra payment.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot coffee from a vending machine (around JPY 120) or a coffee from a convenience store (JPY 150-200).
A bowl of ramen or a set meal at a casual diner (shokudo) near the station or bathhouses: about JPY 700-1,000.
A main dish at an izakaya or okonomiyaki place: around JPY 800-1,200.
Jigoku Mushi (steamed food) stalls in Kannawa district; also takoyaki and yakitori stalls along the main street near Beppu Station.
Sunny Mart, Aruku, and Marushoku (local chains) plus a small Aeon near the station.
Uniqlo and GU at Tokiwa Department Store, or second-hand shops along the main street near Beppu Station.
Beppu Free Pass (JPY 900/day) covers buses; from nearby Oita Airport, a limousine bus (JPY 1,600 one-way) is the budget option.
Buy a bath-hopping pass (JPY 1,300 for 3 baths) if visiting multiple onsen. Eat at supermarket bento counters for cheap meals. Walk or rent a bicycle (around JPY 500/day) rather than taking taxis.
Good to know — Beppu
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.39 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
BeppuFor non-urgent police matters in Beppu, call 0977-23-0110. The Beppu City Hall (0977-21-1111) can help with general inquiries during office hours. For English support, try the Beppu City International Exchange Lounge: 0977-21-1122.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Beppu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Venus Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Beppu Station → Kankaiji Onsen (nearest stop to J-hoppers)
💡 Pay with a prepaid NFC card or exact cash. The bus is slow but scenic—you'll pass by Beppu Tower and the hells. Get off at 'Kankaiji' stop and walk downhill one block.
Beppu Station → JZauruSS Hotel area
💡 Get the day pass for 500 yen at the station information desk – covers the whole loop and pays for itself after 5 rides.
Oita Airport → Beppu Station
💡 Buy a round-trip ticket from the machine outside arrivals; it's cheaper and saves queuing. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk or short taxi ride from J-hoppers.
Oita Airport → Beppu Station
💡 Buy a return ticket at the airport counter – saves 200 yen each way. Get off at Kitahama stop for a shorter walk to JZauruSS Hotel.
Beppu Ropeway Base Station → Mount Tsurumi Summit
💡 Not a daily commuter route, but if you're staying at J-hoppers and want the best view of Beppu Bay, take the local bus from Beppu Station to the ropeway base, then this tram cable car up. Arrive early to avoid tour groups.
Hakata Station (Fukuoka) → Beppu Station
💡 Book a 'Sunrise seat' on the right-hand side for coast views. Reserve online via JR Kyushu SmartEX – saves queuing at the ticket machine.
Oita Airport → J-hoppers Beppu Guest House
💡 Pointless for solo travellers on a budget, but splits well between three or four people late at night when buses stop. Ask driver to take you to 'Kankaiji Onsen' as the guest house is just below it.
Oita Airport → JZauruSS Hotel
💡 Use the fixed-price coupon system at the taxi stand – ask for 'Beppu shitei' and pay upfront to avoid meter surprises.
Informazioni su Beppu
Wikipedia ↗
Beppu (別府市, Beppu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of November 30, 2023, the city had a population of 113,045 in 62,702 households, and a population density of 900 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 125.34 km2 (48.39 sq mi). Beppu is famous for its hot...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Venus Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4–6 facing away from the main road (south side). These upper floors reduce street-level noise and have better airflow. The lift serves floors 2–8, so floors 4–6 are high enough to avoid ground-floor bustle but low enough for quick stair access if needed.
Which rooms should I avoid at Venus Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, with chair scraping and cooking smells) and rooms facing the street on floors 2–3 — Beppu's main road can get noisy with tour buses and taxis from early morning.
Is Venus Hotel noisy?
Beppu's main boulevard carries heavy tourist traffic from sunrise (on-sen visitors) until late evening. The lift motor hums on floors near the shaft — rooms 2–4 rooms from the lift are fine. The hotel's karaoke bar on floor 3 runs until 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Venus Hotel?
Rooms on floors 6–8 facing south-west offer partial views over Beppu Bay and the hills. Lower floors just see the road and convenience stores. North-facing rooms look at the mountain slopes and ryokan rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Venus Hotel?
1. If arriving by car, park at the adjacent coin lot (¥600/night) rather than the hotel's ¥1,500 valet — walk 30 seconds. 2. Request a room on the bay side during check-in; the mountain side gets afternoon sun and can be stuffy until the AC kicks in.
What time is check-in at Venus Hotel?
Check-in at Venus Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Venus Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout. Speeds adequate for browsing and video calls (about 10 Mbps). No login required; select 'VenusHotel' network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Venus Hotel?
¥200 per person per night (collected at check-in; children under 12 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Venus Hotel?
A bowl of ramen or a set meal at a casual diner (shokudo) near the station or bathhouses: about JPY 700-1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Venus Hotel?
Beppu Free Pass (JPY 900/day) covers buses; from nearby Oita Airport, a limousine bus (JPY 1,600 one-way) is the budget option.
When is the best time to visit Beppu?
October and November, when autumn colours frame the mountains and the onsen steam, and crowds thin after Golden Week. March is also excellent for cherry blossoms before summer humidity builds.
Principali attrazioni a Beppu
💡 Bring your own towel for the footbath — none provided. Best in late March for cherry blossoms, though peaceful year-round.
💡 Head to the rose garden at the south end — it's less busy and has benches to sit and read.
💡 You can watch artisans at work on weekdays. Hands-on classes cost about ¥1,000 but need booking a day ahead.
💡 The free exhibition area upstairs has the best pieces — skip the shop if you're on a budget.
💡 Best free viewpoint is at the back of the car park, looking east over Beppu Bay at sunset.
💡 Visit just before sunset to see the town lit up and the steam rising. The small café at the base sells decent coffee for ¥200.
💡 This is a working public bath, not a luxury spa. Expect basic facilities and strong sulphur smell. Sand baths here are separate and cost extra.
💡 Go early morning (before 8 AM) to avoid crowds and get the cleanest water in the foot bath.