Onsen and Cat Inn Kannawa Yunoka

Kannawa Yunoka adds a distinctive welcome to a Beppu stay through its resident cats. Their presence gives the ten-room inn a personal, domestic character alongside interiors that recall the Taisho period.

The baths use natural chloride spring water on a freely flowing basis. Communal indoor, open-air and private bathing options allow guests to vary the routine, while the location within Kannawa keeps the surrounding onsen neighborhood close.

The inn is especially appealing for cat lovers who want a small bathing retreat. Guest feedback also appreciates the helpful proprietress and staff, including assistance for travelers exploring without a car. The cats are part of the property’s identity, so guests with allergies should take that into account when choosing this otherwise intimate, characterful inn.