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title: "Kannawaen vs Ryokan Hozanso: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Kannawaen. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Kannawaen or Ryokan Hozanso in Beppu? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
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# Kannawaen vs Ryokan Hozanso

Both are in Beppu, 1.1 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:** 1 of 3

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

Ryokan · ★★★ · Minamitateishi
## [Ryokan Hozanso](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ryokan-hozanso-beppu/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048966/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Kannawaen

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Kannawaen if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   more restaurants on the doorstep
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Ryokan Hozanso if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Kannawaen better than Ryokan Hozanso?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5) (+0.8)
2.  540 m closer to the beach (3.4 km vs 4.0 km) (−540 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (1,551 vs 151), so the rating is more reliable (×10)
5.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
6.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is Ryokan Hozanso better than Kannawaen?

1.  710 m closer to the area centre (−710 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Kannawaen | Ryokan Hozanso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Location | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,551  (+1,400) | 151 |
| Rank in Beppu | top 3%  (+54%) | top 57% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.8  (+0.3) | 3.5 |
| Distance to Minamitateishi centre | 2.9 km | 2.2 km  (−710 m) |
| To the airport | 31 km  (−1.1 km) | 32 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 26  (+11) | 15 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 50 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 1989 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 11 |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ryokan-hozanso-beppu-vs-kannawaen-beppu/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

## Kannawaen or Ryokan Hozanso: common questions

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

Kannawaen leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

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

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Ryokan Hozanso is closer: 2.2 km from the centre, against 2.9 km for Kannawaen.

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

The two hotels are 1.1 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-ryokan-hozanso-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/