SEKIYA RESORT Bettei Haruki

Bettei Haruki keeps the scale deliberately small beside Beppu’s Haruki River. Six spacious rooms look toward the garden, with ground-floor access or an upper-floor balcony giving each a connection to the grounds.

Four rooms have their own open-air bath. Three additional baths can be used privately when available, with natural spring water used on a freely flowing basis throughout. Their Asian-influenced design gives the bathing experience a softer resort character within the intimate property.

The kitchen works with ingredients from the morning market, including seasonal sashimi, and pays close attention to presentation. Haruki is a strong choice for guests who want food, space and private bathing to carry the stay. The garden, manageable scale and thoughtful kitchen create an appealing small-retreat atmosphere.