Beppu Kannawa Onsen Area Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step beyond the surface of Beppu and dive into the steamy streets of Kannawa Onsen, one of Japan’s most historic hot spring districts. Accompanied by an English-speaking local guide, you’ll stroll through charming alleys lined with traditional bathhouses, hear stories of how the town was shaped by geothermal energy, and experience how local residents live side by side with the ever-rising steam. Along the way, you’ll learn about Beppu’s unique onsen culture and history, from ancient legends to modern-day life. You can also choose your favorite “Jigoku” (Hot Spring Hell) to visit—whether it’s the vivid blue waters of Umi Jigoku, the mystical Shiraike Jigoku, or the lively Kamado Jigoku, where locals demonstrate how to cook with natural steam.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide
What's not
- Meals
- Bottled water
- Admission fee for the Hells of Beppu tour
Itinerary
A milky white hot spring surrounded by a serene Japanese garden, creating a calm and mysterious atmosphere.
Also known as the “Crocodile Hell,” it uses natural hot spring heat to breed crocodiles — a rare and impressive sight.
Features several colorful hot spring pools with different temperatures. Visitors can enjoy steam demonstrations, foot baths, and “jigoku-mushi” (hot spring steam cooking) experiences.
The largest of Beppu’s hells, famous for its stunning cobalt-blue boiling pond. A beautiful garden, foot baths, and hot spring eggs add to its charm.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet in front of the large signboard at the entrance of **Hyotan Onsen**. For guests arriving by cruise ship, please contact us separately via **WhatsApp**.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- JAPAN TOUR GUIDE
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
How it compares in Beppu
- Its from-price is 37% below the median of the 59 experiences we list in Beppu.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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