Oyado Ebisuya is a nine-room inn in Myoban Onsen, a hot-spring area of Beppu, Oita. It belongs to Ebisu no Yu, a hot spring that gives its founding year as 1874. Before you book, three things matter: guests get unlimited use of a sulfur large bath and five private open-air baths within set hours; dinner is jigoku-steamed food only, cooked in hot-spring steam; and check-in closes at 18:00 on dinner plans.
Oyado Ebisuya at a glance
| Item | Official information |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 Kumi, Myoban, Beppu, Oita 874-0843 |
| Founded | 1874 (Meiji 7) |
| Rooms | 9: six in the main building, three in the annex; all non-smoking |
| Check-in / out | 16:00–20:00 (by 18:00 with dinner) / 11:00 |
| Curfew | 23:00 |
| Baths for guests | Large bath + 5 private open-air baths, 16:00–23:00 and 6:00–9:50 |
| Prices | From 7,150 yen per person room only; from 16,500 yen with two meals (tax included) |
| Extra | Bathing tax 250 yen per adult |
| Payment | Cash, Visa or Mastercard; no e-payment |
From the official site and booking page, read October 16, 2026.
The inn tells its own origin story: long ago, the great-grandfather of the present family dreamed that Ebisu, the god of good fortune, told him to build a place where people could rest, and in the morning a smiling Ebisu appeared on a pillar of the house. That is why the logo is Ebisu’s face and the main-building rooms are named after the Seven Lucky Gods.
Which room should I choose at Oyado Ebisuya?
The main building, in warm wood, has six rooms: Daikokuten, a large Japanese room for up to six on futons; Benzaiten, a small Japanese room for two; and four rooms of the same type with a loft (Bishamonten, Hoteison, Jurojin and Fukurokuju), which sleep up to four if the extra guests can climb into the loft. The annex, reached by an outdoor corridor, is the quiet side, with three rooms.
| Room | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Usagi no Neiki (annex) | The only room with beds (semi-double twins) plus a Japanese area, and its own free-flowing sulfur bath |
| Sora ni Hoshi, Hotaru no Amayadori (annex) | Japanese rooms suited to couples; no bath |
| Daikokuten (main) | Japanese room for up to 6; no bath |
| Four loft rooms (main) | Up to 4 with the loft |
| Benzaiten (main) | Japanese room, futons for 2 |
All rooms are non-smoking, with a smoking area to use instead, and internet in the rooms. There is a shared sink and coffee corner, and a microwave in the kitchen if you bring your own food. Note that there are stairs on the way to the hot springs.
The baths at Oyado Ebisuya
What baths can guests use, and when?
From check-in to checkout, guests can use the baths at Yuya Ebisu, the day-bathing house on the same grounds, as much as they like within the hours: 16:00 to 23:00 on arrival day and 6:00 to 9:50 the next morning. The springs are simple and sulfur water, which the inn calls characteristic of Myoban.
How does the large bath switch between men and women?
On odd-numbered days, the 1st-floor open-air bath is for women and the 2nd-floor indoor bath for men; on even-numbered days it is the other way round. The open-air bath is the largest sulfur bath at Ebisu no Yu. The site also has a jacuzzi of simple spring water in hinoki wood, a sulfur steam box, and a bedrock bath it describes as the only one in Myoban Onsen.
Are there private baths?
Yes: five private open-air baths, Fuku, Raku, Hana, Kaze and Sato, all sulfur, two with a jacuzzi. Day visitors cannot book them and wait their turn on the day; the official pages do not say whether staying guests can reserve one, so ask at check-in.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not mention tattoos. Ask the inn before you book; our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Meals at Oyado Ebisuya
What is dinner?
Dinner is jigoku-mushi, the Beppu specialty of food steamed over hot-spring vapor, and it is the only dinner served. Seasonal vegetables, fish and meat are steamed in 30 cm bamboo baskets over eight kettles heated by sulfur steam. Sample dishes include shiitake shumai, spare ribs and chicken wings, chicken rice dumplings, chicken broth soup and a steamed apple. There are two seatings, 18:00 and 19:30, in the shared dining and community room, Takarabune, which stays open until 21:00. Elementary school children get the same meal as adults.
What is breakfast?
Breakfast, at 8:00, 8:30 or 9:00, centers on dango-jiru, Oita’s local soup, in the proprietress’s own recipe, and an onsen egg made with rich-yolked Ran-o eggs.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages say nothing about allergies or dietary needs. Because dinner is a single set menu, contact the inn before you book.
What does a stay at Oyado Ebisuya cost, and what are the rules?
How much is a night?
The official booking page lists tax-inclusive prices per person, from 7,150 yen room only, 9,900 yen with breakfast, 14,850 yen with dinner, and 16,500 yen with two meals, rising to 24,200 yen and up for two meals in Usagi no Neiki, the annex room with its own bath. A web-only weekday room-only business plan starts at 8,800 yen. Rates change by date.
Are there taxes on top?
Yes. The inn adds a bathing tax of 250 yen per adult. Beppu City sets 250 yen when the stay and meals, before consumption tax, come to 6,001 to 50,000 yen, and 500 yen above that; children under 12 are exempt. Separately, Oita Prefecture will start an accommodation tax on June 1, 2027, so it does not apply yet. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
What do children cost?
Elementary school children pay 70 percent of the adult rate. Preschoolers pay 50 percent with meals and bedding, 30 percent with meals only, and 1,650 yen with neither; bedding without meals is not offered.
What is the cancellation policy?
The booking page lists 30 percent two days before, 50 percent the day before, and 100 percent on the day or for a no-show. No deposit is required. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
You pay at the inn in cash or by Visa or Mastercard. Electronic payment is not accepted.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Oyado Ebisuya
- The inn has an English page, but the booking page is in Japanese only. For questions, use the email address on the English page or call +81-977-66-0338.
- Check-in is strict: 16:00 to 20:00, or by 18:00 on dinner plans. Send your arrival time when you book.
- The inn does not accept solo guests on nights before holidays.
- The site has three separate entrances: the hot spring, the private baths and the inn. Look for the inn’s own door.
- Bring cash or a Visa or Mastercard card, plus 250 yen per adult for the bathing tax.
How do I get to Oyado Ebisuya in Beppu?
From the west exit of Beppu Station, take a Kamenoi bus, No. 5 or 24 toward APU or No. 41 toward Safari, and get off at Myoban; the inn is a 2-minute walk. A taxi from Beppu Station takes about 20 minutes. By car, it is about 7 minutes from Beppu IC, about 15 minutes from Beppu International Port, and about 50 minutes from Oita Airport. The official pages mention no parking or shuttle, so ask the inn if you are driving. For the rest of the town, see our Beppu Hells guide.
Frequently asked questions
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Does Oyado Ebisuya have private baths?
Can I bathe with a tattoo at Oyado Ebisuya?
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Bottom line (2026): Oyado Ebisuya is a small family inn in Myoban Onsen, founded in 1874, where guests share sulfur large and private baths within set hours and eat jigoku-steamed dinners. Arrive by 18:00 on dinner plans, bring cash or a Visa or Mastercard card, and book on the official page, which is in Japanese.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Oyado Ebisuya’s official pages: home (Japanese), stay, day bathing and private baths, access and the English page, and the official booking page; taxes are from Beppu City (bathing tax) and Oita Prefecture (accommodation tax). All were read on October 16, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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