Location: Beppu
Top Things to do in Beppu
What to do and see in Beppu, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. Kijima Kogen Park
4. Beppu Park
5. Jigokumushikobo Kannawa
6. Hyotan Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 301 reviews
Reviewed By G_Intl_Travel - Melbourne, Australia
We came here for the Sand bath experience after reading the reviews. This place is relatively new and clean. It looks like it has been renovated and the baths are huge. There are many baths and pools, and they even have a steam bath. We spent nearly 2 hrs here and we came after 7 thinking that they still have the after-hours admission rate. I think they have done away with the night rate and charge everyone the same ¥780 for admission, and ¥380 for yukata rental. Even paying the full price, i would still recommend this place, its well worth it.
7. Mt. Tsurumi
8. 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.
9. Chinoike Jigoku
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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.
10. Kamado Jigoku
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By san220478 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
If you're in Beppu, chances are you'll want to catch a glimpse of Hell - well, one of the super-hot Beppu versions anyway. And if you only have time to visit one of them, and want the best bang for your buck, then step this way to Kamado Jigoku. It's not the largest, nor the most elaborate, nor the most scenic; but it is the most comprehensive. Think of it as a Greatest Hits compilation of Jigokus - it's a little bit of every Jigoku in the area. There's a ocean-blue version similar to, if much smaller than, the one at Umi Jigoku; there's a bubbling mud one like Oniishibozu's; there's a milky white one and a bloody red one akin to those in Shiraike and Chinoike respectively. Additionally, there are some quirky features, like one where an Oni blows out steam that you can inhale, purportedly to relive sore throats, or which you can expose your skin to, supposedly to soften and smoothen it. It's all great fun, and you can even dig into hot spring-steamed yummies like eggs and vegetables. If this is hell, well, I can live with that.
