Overview

Escape to a quiet hilltop overlooking the city of Beppu, where Terrace Midoubaru offers a peaceful retreat with expansive views of Beppu Bay. This small ryokan blends minimalist design with warmth and comfort. Every room features a private terrace and a half-open-air bath filled with natural hot spring water. Whether you’re traveling alone or with someone special, this is where you can reconnect—with yourself, nature, and the soothing traditions of Beppu.

Accommodation

You’ll find just 14 guest rooms spread across 1,000 tsubo (over 3,300 square meters) of space, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Each room measures 35 square meters and features a blend of tatami flooring and Western-style bedding. Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto your own terrace, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Beppu’s coastline and the city lights at night.

Inside, the space is furnished with natural wood and calming neutral tones. Enjoy amenities like a VOD-enabled LCD TV, reading lights, a coffee and green tea set, an electric kettle, and a secure in-room safe. The room also includes a private half-open-air bath with hot spring water directly from the famous Horita Onsen.

All rooms are non-smoking, but you can smoke on the terrace. The ryokan does not accommodate children in third grade or younger, and the facilities are not barrier-free.

Dining

Terrace Midoubaru elevates traditional kaiseki dining with a contemporary touch. The chefs source seasonal ingredients from the local Oita region, transforming them into artistic, flavorful dishes.

For dinner, enjoy multiple courses that might include:

• Homemade miso-simmered mackerel
• Seasonal chawanmushi with Toyo-no-kome eggs
• Local sashimi
• Grilled marlin with turnip puree
• Shabu-shabu with Kagoshima beef and Oita shiitake mushrooms
• A light soba noodle course and rice from Taketa in southern Oita
• Dessert like kabosu cream cheese mousse

Your breakfast includes regional specialties like Ryukyu-style marinated sashimi, tamagoyaki, grilled mackerel, tofu hot pot, and steamed rice.

All meals are served at the on-site restaurant “Setsugetsuka,” located in a separate building. Dinner service begins at 6:00 PM.

Onsen and Wellness

Let the mineral-rich waters of Horita Onsen ease your tension. Every room features a half-open-air bath with sulfur springs, known for their healing and beautifying effects. These waters can help treat skin conditions, joint pain, chronic fatigue, and stress-related ailments such as insomnia and depression.

You can also unwind in the public large bath. While soaking, take in the view of the garden or the changing seasons beyond.

For deeper relaxation, book a full-body oil treatment using original essential oils. The therapists apply slow, firm pressure to relax your muscles and support circulation and the lymphatic system.

Treatments are offered between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Advance reservations are recommended.

Guests with Tattoos

The ryokan does not specifically state a tattoo policy for the public bath. However, since each room includes a private onsen bath, you can still enjoy the hot springs in complete privacy regardless of tattoos.

Facilities

Start your day with sunrise over Beppu Bay, visible from your terrace. Enjoy a drink in the spacious, 5-meter-high glass lobby, or take a quiet moment in the garden. You can also relax your legs in the foot bath, which helps improve circulation and soothe tired muscles.

Other facilities include:

• A large public bath (separate for men and women)
• Restaurant Setsugetsuka
• Spa treatment room
• Foot bath on the first floor and rooftop
• Ice machine on the second floor
• Microwave on the third floor
• Vending machine on the second floor

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Activities

Terrace Midoubaru offers wellness-focused activities to enrich your stay. Try forest bathing at the source of the Asamigawa River, join a trekking tour of Mount Tsurumi or Takasakiyama, or participate in yoga and Pilates sessions.

You can also take part in workshops like:

• Herbal tea blending
• Macrobiotic cooking
• Decorative icing cookie classes

These programs help you slow down, awaken your senses, and discover new interests during your time in Beppu.

Additional Features

This ryokan is perfect for travelers looking to disconnect from busy routines and reconnect with what matters most. With limited rooms, no children under third grade, and no large crowds, the atmosphere remains quiet and personal. You’ll enjoy views, meals, and onsen experiences designed to bring you back to balance—mind and body.