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Beppu · Ryokan / hotel

Sanso Kannawaen

山荘 神和苑

Checked Oct 29, 2026

The short answer

Tattoos: Not allowed; Day visit: not stated on the official site; Private bath: not stated on the official site — per the official site, checked .

Can I get in with tattoos?

Not allowed

As stated on the official site.
Official wording
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
Day visitNot stated on the official siteThe official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go.

Tattoo rule stated · A–Z, not ranked

Other baths in Beppu

Can I visit just for the bath?

Day visits, without staying overnightThe 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?

Not stated on the official site

Private baths (kashikiri / family baths)The official site doesn't say. That isn't a no — ask before you go. The official site doesn't say either way. That isn't the same as "no" — it's worth asking the facility before you go.

Before you go

Tick off before you leave

Ask at the deskStaff tap はい or いいえ

Rules can change. This is what the official page said on Oct 29, 2026. Check with the facility if it matters for your trip.

1 official pageEvery line above, checked Oct 29, 2026
  1. http://www.kannawaen.jp/hot_spring.html

Official site: http://www.kannawaen.jp/. English name is our romanization.

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