Location: Beppu
Top Things to do in Beppu
The 10 Best Things to do in Beppu, Kyushu-Okinawa
Beppu (別府市, Beppu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, at the west end of Beppu Bay. As of March 31, 2017, the city had a population of 122,643 and a population density of 980/km (2,500/sq mi). The total area is 125.13 km (48.31 sq mi). Beppu is famous for its hot springs.
Restaurants in Beppu
1. Shidakako Lake
2. Suginoi Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
SUGINOI PALACE is an amusement facility of SUGINOI HOTEL on the top of the hill ,Kankaiji hot spring area, that is one of the eight hot spring areas of Beppu. You will enjoy stunning view of nature as far as Shikoku Island over the Beppu Bay on a sunny day on one side and Mt. Tsurumi on the other. We offer hot springs and amusement facilities such as an open air hot spring bath "Tanayu", an open air swimsuit hot spring pool " The Aqua Garden", indoor pool with wave and slider "ACQUABEAT" during summer time,the bowling alley, the game center, and many souvenir shops and restaurants. We continuously strive to improve our facilities and service to keep entertaining our customers.
3. Beppu Ropeway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
The largest ropeway in Kyushu with a maximun riding capacity of 101 passengers ! I will guide you through the 10 minute journey to Tsurumi Sanjo Station situated at 1,300 maters above sea level. Standing 1,375m high, Mt.Tsurumi is located at the east edge of Aso-Kuju National Park. Mt.Tsurumi is an active volcano with fumarole activity still occurring in the backside, and is the source of Beppu Hot Spring. The top of Mt.Tsurumi offers a beautiful view of the Beppu Area, Mt. Yufu, the Kuju Moutains, and the Shikoku Regions.
Reviewed By maypatcha - Howick, New Zealand
We went up there with our baby in a carrier. It was 0 degree Celsius so it was slightly cold. However, we walked up to the top of the mountain so it was not hot at all. It’s worth our time.
4. Hells of Beppu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,653 reviews
These eight boiling pools resulting from volcanic activity have varying characteristics: one is blood-red in color due to its red clay deposits, another has the largest geyser in Japan, and still another is used for breeding crocodiles.
Reviewed By BZimm08 - Iwakuni, Japan
If you are a first time visitor, you have to start your Beppu tour with the Hells of Beppu. There are seven in total, the first five are all within walking distance and the next two are 3km away which is still walking distance. Each attraction is 400 Yen, or you can get a little booklet for 2000 Yen that includes all Hells of Beppu. All of them are pretty interesting and different. I wasn't a fan of the crocodile exhibit just based on how they were kept, but all the other attractions were beautiful. There is plenty of parking at each attraction and all the walking paths are set up nicely. It is a bit touristy when compared to other natural phenomena attractions but it is well worth seeing.
5. Kijima Kogen Park
6. Beppu Station Tourist Information Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By nalinthips - Bangkok, Thailand
The staff is very helpful, she explained and help us plan for the day trip in beppu, also give recommendation for day pass and JR ticket. With good map, and bus timtable, you can enjoy beppu. Don't forget to contact the tourist information center before you're travel around beppu.
7. Jigokumushikobo Kannawa
8. Mt. Tsurumi
9. Umi Jigoku
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 747 reviews
Reviewed By KeenPhotographer-11 - Birkdale, Australia
We visited only two of the many thermal attractions in the region. The Blood Pond was ok but this Umi Jigoku park had far more of interest. Well organised and very photogenic eg also water lilies. Free parking outside with attendants helping. Handles the huge traveller numbers better than the Blood Pond site.
10. Chinoike Jigoku
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Stephenbkk20156 - Okayama Prefecture, Japan
We quickly understood that this place sums up why the hells are called hells. Not only does it bubble and steam. It is blood red, too. It is a bus ride away from most of the other hells, just near the geyser hell. We made a mistake and went to this one before checking how long it was until the next geyser erruption. Best to check as soon as you get off the bus and then decide how to divide your time between the two. This hell was pretty spooky, partly because of its color, and the thick clouds of steam rolling off it. No real extras here, just a geothermal extravaganza.
