Title: Nakatsu Travel Guide: Best of Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Nakatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakatsu-Hotels.d6152541.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Nakatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakatsu-Holiday-Rentals.d6152541.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Nakatsu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Nakatsu.d6152541.Car-Hire-Guide)[Nakatsu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakatsu.d6152541.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Nakatsu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Nakatsu, Japan - Nov 26 2022: Nakatsu Castle known as one of the three mizujiro, or "castles on the sea", in Japan. The original castle was destroyed in the Meiji Restoration and rebuilt in 1964](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/413f602d-c233-46e8-a12a-92ceeea8bc2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nakatsu, Japan - Nov 26 2022: Nakatsu Castle known as one of the three mizujiro, or "castles on the sea", in Japan. The original castle was destroyed in the Meiji Restoration and rebuilt in 1964](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/413f602d-c233-46e8-a12a-92ceeea8bc2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nakatsu Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/015250fe-c5ad-4e43-b877-5ff8e4f4bdf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nakatsu Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/ded72319-5dbb-4082-a625-32d38c88be3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![中津城天守閣](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/020a36fd-6307-41c7-a71f-cf2d4c5dbbb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/020a36fd-6307-41c7-a71f-cf2d4c5dbbb8.jpg) by [そらみみ](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89%E3%81%BF%E3%81%BF) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Nakatsu Things to do - Top hotels in Nakatsu - Top Holiday Rentals in Nakatsu ![AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68096300/68096213/212bfa91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE 6-35 Ekimae Honmachi Beppu Oita Prefecture £69 26 Feb - 27 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews) The room was clean, with the exception that the blinds in the bathroom had some mold on it. But otherwise, it was a great room with couch and a comfortable bed. The bath was great! Toilet was up to standard. Rooftop pool was a nice 30.1C. The jacuzzi was broken at the time, but the sauna on the roof ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=68096213&PinnedHotelID=68096213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6152541) ![Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2900000/2898000/2897957/7466cbe4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL 1 Kankaiji Beppu Oita-ken £185 26 Feb - 27 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) Facility food quality service ocean view best resort hotel in the world Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=2897957&PinnedHotelID=2897957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6152541) ![AMANE RESORT SEIKAI](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11530000/11521000/11520917/20c29baa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AMANE RESORT SEIKAI 6-24 Shouningahama Beppu Oita £204 1 Mar - 2 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Beppu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Hells of Beppu and Takegawara Onsen ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (433 reviews) Room was fantastic. We had ocean views and an indoor onsen. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. Would absolutely stay again Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=11520917&PinnedHotelID=11520917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6152541) [See all 741 properties in Nakatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6152541) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![GRAND BASE Beppu Ekihigashi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45248000/45247972/60ce6a5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAND BASE Beppu Ekihigashi 4-21 Kitamatogahamacho Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Takegawara Onsen and Hells of Beppu are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (86 reviews) I would give a 5 stars if the staff could send me the check in instruction on time and before check in time. I had to use Expedia customer service to contact the Hotel staff and get the door code. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-GRAND-BASE-BEPPU-EKIHIGASHI.h45247972.Hotel-Information) ![Beppu Rikyu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38830000/38823000/38822975/a1441f74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beppu Rikyu 6-6 Kusunokimachi Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (119 reviews) Utterly charming room, very comfortable beds, and in a lovely location just minutes’ walk from the central city. Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-Beppu-Rikyu.h38822975.Hotel-Information) ![GRAND BASE Iolani](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40070000/40061400/40061325/abd0888b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAND BASE Iolani 4-8 Noguchi Motomachi Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Takegawara Onsen and Hells of Beppu are located nearby. 8.2/10 Very Good! (90 reviews) It’s pretty. Self check in. Simple and quick. Rooms are nice. Comfy beds. Good internet. Smart TV. All good. Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-GRAND-BASE-IOLANI.h40061325.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Nakatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6152541&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Nakatsu hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Nakatsu Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152541/015250fe-c5ad-4e43-b877-5ff8e4f4bdf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nakatsu Castle Find out about the history of Nakatsu with a stop at Nakatsu Castle. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nakatsu-Castle-Nakatsu.d6225656.Attraction) #### Yabakei Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yabakei during your travels in Nakatsu. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yabakei-Nakatsu.d553248621532763234.Attraction) #### Rakanji Temple After visiting Rakanji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nakatsu. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rakanji-Temple-Nakatsu.d553248621532763235.Attraction) #### Yukichi Fukuzawa Memorial Museum You can browse the exhibits at Yukichi Fukuzawa Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Nakatsu. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yukichi-Fukuzawa-Memorial-Museum-Nakatsu.d6225672.Attraction) #### Yabakei Bridge After visiting Yabakei Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nakatsu. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yabakei-Bridge-Nakatsu.d913189440701440000.Attraction) #### Komo Shrine Find out about the history of Nakatsu with a stop at Komo Shrine. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Komo-Shrine-Nakatsu.d6225676.Attraction) ## Cities near Nakatsu ![夏の琴崎八幡宮　山口県宇部市　Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine in summer. 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