Steam rising from a blue hot-spring pond in Beppu

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This photo shows the area, not this facility.

Beppu · Ryokan / hotel

Sanso Kannawaen

山荘 神和苑

This photo shows the area, not this facility.

TattoosTattoos not allowedAs stated on the official site.Day visitNot statedThe official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go.Private bathNot statedThe official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go.

Official site: http://www.kannawaen.jp/ · Checked 2026-10-29 · English name is our romanization

Can I get in with tattoos?

Tattoos not allowed

※泥酔者および、タトゥー・刺青（入れ墨）をされている方の大浴場ご利用はお断りしております。

Guests who are intoxicated or have tattoos (irezumi) are refused use of the large bath.

Source: http://www.kannawaen.jp/hot_spring.html · Checked 2026-10-29

Can I visit just for the bath?Day visits, without staying overnight

Not stated on the official site

The official site doesn't say either way. That isn't the same as "no" — it's worth asking the facility before you go.

Is there a private bath?Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)

Not stated on the official site

The official site doesn't say either way. That isn't the same as "no" — it's worth asking the facility before you go.