Private Himeshima Tour from Beppu Explore Island Nature
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Himeshima Island Half-Day Tour from Beppu Enjoy a smooth and worry-free island experience with pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Beppu Port. An English-speaking escort guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port and accompany you to the ferry terminal, explaining the day’s schedule along the way. After crossing to Himeshima Island by ferry, you’ll meet a local island guide who knows the island’s history, nature, and culture in depth. On Himeshima, enjoy a relaxed half-day experience featuring: • Japanese mythology and local legends • Dramatic coastal scenery and nature • Traditional island culture • Relaxation at Hyoshimizu Onsen (tattoo-friendly) • Local food featuring Himeshima’s famous kuruma-ebi Highlights • Hotel or Beppu Port pick-up and drop-off • English-speaking escort guide • Local Himeshima guide • Myth, nature, culture, onsen, and food in one experience • Comfortable transportation from start to finish
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Himeshima Guide
What's not
- Transportation costs such as train, bus, and ferry fares and EV car are not included in the tour price. These must be paid separately by each participant.
- Lunch is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your preferred place to enjoy lunch during the break
- insurance
Itinerary
待ち合わせからタクシーが迎えにきます。別府から伊美港まで１時間ちょっと、そこからフェリーで姫島に渡ります。
姫島
Kannonzaki is a scenic cape on the southern tip of Himeshima, known for its dramatic black obsidian cliffs, which are designated as a National Natural Monument. At the top of the cliffs stands a small shrine called “Sennindō,” a sacred place where locals pray for safe travels and good fishing. The area offers breathtaking ocean views, especially at sunset. It’s a peaceful stop with a viewing platform and rest area, ideal for photos and reflection. Easily visited on the way to Himeshima Lighthouse, Kannonzaki combines nature, geology, and spiritual heritage in one quiet, powerful location.
After completing the Seven Wonders route, guests can continue their journey by driving the eco-cart toward the scenic Himeshima Lighthouse. The ride takes about an hour, with peaceful views of the coastline. Along the way, guests are welcome to stop and enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local café or eatery, sampling simple island-style meals before reaching the lighthouse
Hyoshimizu Onsen is a rare carbonated cold spring (approx. 24.9°C) with two baths—one hot (~41°C) and one cold sourced directly from the ground. The spring’s origin dates back to a legendary figure from the Nihon Shoki era, making it one of Himeshima’s Seven Wonders. It is reputed to benefit conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, skin and neurological disorders, and is even drinkable for digestive ailments. The small public bathing facility offers sea views and views of Shikoku through wide windows. Open midday to evening, the entrance fee is ¥310 for adults and ¥150 for children from outside the village.
姫島港から、フェリーで伊美港に戻りタクシーで、別府に戻ります。こちらもだいたい合計２時間程度、乗り遅れないように注意しましょう？
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: Seattle’s Best Coffee, Beppu Station Please meet at Seattle’s Best Coffee inside Beppu Station. You can relax and enjoy a drink while waiting. Our guide will come to pick you up at the scheduled time. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Your_beppu_tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Beppu
- Its from-price is 14% above the median of the 11 day trips we list in Beppu.
- It is longer 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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