Beppu City Private Bus and Walking Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Experience the charm of Beppu’s hot spring culture without the concerns of traditional public bathing. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour includes a 100% private hot spring cabin where you can enjoy a relaxing 60-minute soak in complete comfort and privacy. Accompanied by a friendly English-speaking guide, explore the historic Myoban district, known for its geothermal landscapes, steaming vents, and centuries-old Yunohana huts. Travel with ease on local buses while learning about the unique history and culture of one of Beppu’s most fascinating hot spring areas. Complete your journey with a visit to the famous Okamoto-ya, where you can enjoy its signature geothermal-steamed pudding and onsen egg, specialties made using natural volcanic steam.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation Fee by Bus
- Steamed Puding and Egg
- Private Onsen Experience
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
Step into the nostalgic atmosphere of Myoban Yunosato, a historic hot spring village known for its iconic Yunohana-goya—traditional straw-roofed huts that have been used for over 300 years to produce natural hot spring mineral powder. Instead of the public baths, enjoy a 60-minute stay in your own private open-air hot spring cabin (Kazokuyu). Relax in the milky-white, sulfur-rich waters, renowned for their skin-beautifying properties and soothing effects, while surrounded by the tranquil mountain scenery.
Discover the untamed beauty of Myoban Jigoku, a lesser-known geothermal area offering a more natural and authentic experience than Beppu’s famous hot spring “Hells.” Stroll along scenic paths surrounded by billowing steam vents, sulfurous mineral deposits, and the unmistakable scent of the earth’s geothermal activity. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the region’s unique geology and hot spring culture while you take in panoramic views of the historic Myoban area and its steam-filled landscape.
A visit to Myoban is not complete without stopping at Okamoto-ya, a long-established local favorite renowned for its traditional Jigoku-mushi (hell-steaming) cuisine, prepared using natural volcanic steam. During your visit, enjoy the shop’s signature Jigoku Purin (geothermal custard pudding), known for its smooth texture and rich caramel flavor, along with a classic onsen egg steamed by the hot springs. This stop also serves as a lunch break, with free time to purchase additional local specialties such as hot spring-steamed udon noodles or rice balls while taking in the scenic valley views.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of the Kumahachi Statue outside JR Beppu Station.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A detailed map of the meeting location at Beppu Station will be sent before the tour. Please check your email and messages prior to departure.
- Please ensure you have internet access on the day of the tour. A WhatsApp contact number will be provided for any urgent communication or assistance locating your guide.
- Please bring your own bath and face towels for the hot spring experience. Towels are also available for purchase on-site.
How it compares in Beppu
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 59 experiences we list in Beppu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beppu
Beppu is a hot-spring city on Kyushu's east coast, with steaming spring pools called hells, sand baths and mountains rising behind the bay.
Beppu, in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, sits between mountains and the sea, and plumes of steam rise from vents across the town. It has more hot-spring sources and a greater flow of hot water than any other place in Japan. The Hells of Beppu, a group of showpiece springs, include the blue Sea Hell, the blood-red Chinoike pond and bubbling mud pools, to be viewed rather than bathed in.
Top-ranked sights in Beppu: Hells of Beppu.
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