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title: "Kannawaen vs Okamotoya Ryokan: which hotel is better?"
description: "Kannawaen or Okamotoya Ryokan in Beppu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kannawaen-beppu-vs-okamotoya-ryokan-beppu/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-29
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# Kannawaen vs Okamotoya Ryokan

Both are in Beppu, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★★ · Minamitateishi
## [Kannawaen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kannawaen-beppu/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.8

- **Score by category:** 12 of 16

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1718441/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★
## [Okamotoya Ryokan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/okamotoya-ryokan-beppu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 1.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 16

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1913433/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kannawaen

It comes out ahead on 12 of 16 compared facts. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose Kannawaen if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.9)
-   to walk to the sights (4.3 km / 5.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (26 / 3)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 50 / 15)

### Choose Okamotoya Ryokan if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 50)

### Why is Kannawaen better than Okamotoya Ryokan?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9) (+0.4)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (1,551 vs 33), so the rating is more reliable (×47)
4.  23 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+23)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 19) (+33)
6.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Okamotoya Ryokan better than Kannawaen?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Kannawaen | Okamotoya Ryokan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.4) | 8.9 |
| Location | 3.8  (+2.1) | 1.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+0.6) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.4) | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 1,551  (+1,518) | 33 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 308 |
| Rank in Beppu | top 3%  (+40%) | top 43% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8  (+2.1) | 1.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.3 km  (−1.2 km) | 5.4 km |
| To the airport | 31 km  (−1.2 km) | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 26  (+23) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 850 m  (−450 m) | 1.3 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 50 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1875 |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+2) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.6 km apart

Kannawaen: city centre: 4.3 km, Oita Airport (OIT): 31 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Okamotoya Ryokan: city centre: 5.4 km, Oita Airport (OIT): 32 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Beppu

[Beppu weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/oita/beppu/weather)

## Kannawaen or Okamotoya Ryokan: common questions

### Which is better, Kannawaen or Okamotoya Ryokan?

Kannawaen leads in 12 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, Kannawaen or Okamotoya Ryokan?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Kannawaen is closer: 4.3 km from the centre, against 5.4 km for Okamotoya Ryokan.

### How far apart are Kannawaen and Okamotoya Ryokan?

The two hotels are 1.6 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kannawaen-beppu-vs-okamotoya-ryokan-beppu/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/