My mom lives in Korea and I live in the U.S. so we don't get to see each other that often. And I've always wanted her to go on a trip with me. I planned a relaxing onsen trip with my mom and my aunt as their early Christmas present. They've never been out of South Korea, and my mom... More

My husband and I recently stayed here while on vacation in Beppu. The room was very nice and quite comfortable. The onsen was very nice. In typical Japanese style the rooms changed each day for males and females. One side was larger and decidedly nicer than the other. I was very impressed with the front desk staff. During my first... More

This is a typical Onsen hotel where the onsens are arranged in two groups, one with two onsens and the other with three onsens. However, they are exchanged on alternate day for male and female guests. That is, guests can only use one group on the first night and use the other next day. We have the deluxe city view... More

We booked a night at this hotel since we wanted a base to see the famous Hells of Beppu (worth a trip) and also fancied trying out a traditional Japanese hotel. Although the Shiragiku looks modern from the outside, indeed much like any other international the world over, it truly was uncompromisingly Japanese, a good experience for that. I can't... More