Beppu Hot Spring Capital 4LDK — Public Water + Main Sewer at ¥8.9M
1990-built 4LDK in Beppu — world's top geothermal city. Public water + municipal main sewer. ¥8.9M. Beppu jigoku, 3 nights avg stay.
At ¥8.9M (US$60K), this 1990-built 4LDK in Beppu's Sekino-e district carries the full urban utility stack: public water (公営水道) and municipal main sewer (本下水) — a meaningful distinction in a city where many rural-edge properties rely on well water and septic. Beppu is the world's second-largest geothermal field by water volume (after Yellowstone), with 3,000+ hot spring sources across 8 districts. The Beppu Jigoku (八地獄) — 8 vivid volcanic hot spring pools open for tourists — draw 1.5 million annual visitors and define the Airbnb demand profile: guests stay 3 nights on average (longer than Tokyo), arriving to soak, and rebook. South-facing 4LDK with carport, Japanese-style room for cultural appeal, and 9m public road. AirROI 2025–2026 records $139 ADR and $17,572 median annual revenue across 202 Beppu listings. Total investment ¥11.6–14.9M. Gross yield 22.7%, payback 4.4–5.7 years. Beppu is 30 minutes from Yufuin by car.
Minpaku (short-term rental) status not confirmed. Verify with the municipal office and your agent before completing purchase. STR operation may be restricted to 180 days/yr or prohibited.
(conservative–optimistic)
(136 days avg)
(low–high investment)
Built February 1990, post-new-seismic standard. Wooden 2-story construction within a development subdivision. Public water supply (公営水道). Municipal main sewer (本下水) — full urban utility stack. Centralized LPG. Carport for 1 vehicle. South-facing with excellent natural light. 9m public road frontage, no private road burden. BCR 60% / FAR 150%. Zoning: Type 2 Low-Rise Residential (2種低層). Japanese-style room (和室) suitable for tatami sleeping area or tea ceremony theming. Bus stop 2 min walk.
Renovation estimate: ¥2.0M – ¥5.0M
Source: AirROI 2025–2026 · 202 active listings analysed
⚠ Minpaku Status: Requires Verification
Requires verification before purchase
- ♨ 4km · 8minBeppu Jigoku (8 Hells hot spring tour)
- ⊙ 3km · 7minKamegawa Station (JR Nippo)
- ♨ 4.5km · 9minUmi-Jigoku (Sea Hell, cobalt blue)
- ⊙ 6km · 12minBeppu Station (city center)
- · 40km · 55minOita Airport (direct flights from Tokyo)
- Minpaku (STR) permit — Requires pre-purchase verification with municipal office
- Structural inspection — Not yet conducted. Recommend independent inspection (¥50k–¥100k) before purchase.
- Land rights: Confirm ownership vs. leasehold (借地権). Leasehold affects resale value and mortgage eligibility.
- Utilities: Verify water supply (public / well), sewage (公共下水 vs. 浄化槽), gas (city gas / propane — propane is 2–3× higher cost).
- Earthquake resistance: Built 1990 — post-1981 new seismic standard (新耐震)
- Acquisition costs: Budget +5–8% on top of purchase price (registration, agent fee, tax).