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 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6152541) - 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 £75 18 Mar - 19 Mar 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! (955 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=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%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 £214 18 Mar - 19 Mar 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews) Very good hotel, clean , beautiful, big room. 3 onsen bath. Good foods , I love the arcade area and the bowling . Good for family with kids. Staffs are nice too. 10 mins from Beppu station , they have shuttle bus to pick you up Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%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 £180 4 Mar - 5 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=11520917&PinnedHotelID=11520917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6152541) [See all 762 properties in Nakatsu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-GRAND-BASE-BEPPU-EKIHIGASHI.h45247972.Hotel-Information) ![GRAND BASE Beppu Ekimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36840000/36831100/36831005/53b03505_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAND BASE Beppu Ekimae 8-7-1 Tanoyumachi Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Takegawara Onsen and Hells of Beppu are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (136 reviews) The play was amazing, my kids love it. It would better if you also put the maps to minimize the confusion. I hope you can add more kitchen tools instead of only one pot. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-GRAND-BASE-BEPPUEKIMAE.h36831005.Hotel-Information) ![J-STAY Beppu indigo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58910000/58902100/58902090/e50c8449_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### J-STAY Beppu indigo 4-14 Noguchi Motomachi Beppu Oita Stay at this apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attractions Takegawara Onsen and Hells of Beppu are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews) The room is very clean and suitable and great amenities for small group people (4 to 6 people). Very spacious. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oita-Hotels-J-STAY-Beppu-Indigo.h58902090.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. 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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=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[3 Mar - 4 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6152541&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Hachimenzan Peace Park Explore the great outdoors at Hachimenzan Peace Park, a lovely green space in Nakatsu. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hachimenzan-Peace-Park-Nakatsu.d553248621532763237.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) ## Cities near Nakatsu ![夏の琴崎八幡宮　山口県宇部市　Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine in summer. Yamaguchi Pref, Ube City.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3603/799f9e1e-54fe-4218-a017-6641b722c985.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ube ![夏の旧豊後森機関庫と蒸気機関車　大分県玖珠郡 Former Bungomori locomotive storehouse in summer and steam locomotive. 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