Beppu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beppu
Beppu
Beppu
Beppu
Beppu

Marvel at the cherry blossom trees at the foot of a mountain and soak your feet in the public baths formed by natural hot springs.

Like a distant cinematic planet, Beppu is glazed with steaming mud pits and hot springs. Much of the city’s culture and design has grown around these thermal pools, with traditional spas and themed attractions where food is cooked by natural springs. Visit the parks and mountain trails surrounding the town and soak in the steaming spas.

For a glimpse of what the city is known for, check out some of its hot springs, which are known as the Hells of Beppu. Stroll through the pretty gardens of the Kamado Jigoku and relax by the lotus pond. See the steam rising from bubbling water in the Boiling Hell Hot Springs and the Blood Pond Hell Hot Springs, among others.

Many elegant sites have been set up to channel the supposed healing properties of these thermal waters for use in spas. Luxuriate in the hot pools of the Takegawara Onsen and get covered in sand heated by the hot springs. For a relaxing thermal water treatment, you can also try the Kannawa Onsen and the Kankaiji Onsen. Appreciate the scenic vista of the town and the green mountains rising beyond it.

Enjoy a picnic in Beppu Park, which has an observation deck atop a hill. Escape the city with a trip along the innovative Kintetsu Beppu Ropeway that rises above cherry blossom trees and provides excellent views of the city. At the upper station, hike up to the summit of Mount Tsurumi.

Just outside the city, visit Japan’s smallest fortress, Kitsuki Castle, and admire the ruins of Hiji Castle.

The city is in the northeastern corner of the Ōita Prefecture, in southwestern Japan. Drive south from Hiroshima for 190 miles (300 kilometers) to get here in about 4 hours. You can also travel to the surrounding towns by train from the Beppu railway station.

Where to stay in Beppu

Kamegawa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kamegawa and surrounding area, you can visit Hyotan Hot Spring and Blood Pond Hell Hot Springs.

Kamegawa
AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE
AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE
4 out of 5
6-35 Ekimae Honmachi, Beppu, Oita Prefecture
The price is £68 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£68
6 Jul - 7 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (749 reviews)
Amazing Stay!!!
"We absolutely LOVED our stay at AMANEK Beppu! Such a beautiful hotel with every amenity you could want, including a rooftop pool, onsen, delicious breakfast, and proximo to Beppu station! We'll definitely be back!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE
Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL
Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL
4 out of 5
1 Kankaiji, Beppu, Oita-ken
The price is £163 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£163
7 Jul - 8 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"great breakfast and dinner buffet"

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL
Kamenoi Hotel Beppu
Kamenoi Hotel Beppu
3.5 out of 5
5-17 Chuo, Beppu, Oita-ken
The price is £40 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£40
6 Jul - 7 Jul
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"All properties are a little bit old."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Kamenoi Hotel Beppu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Resort Stay Spa Tsurumi
Resort Stay Spa Tsurumi
4 out of 5
23 Kumi, Beppu, Oita
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions African Safari and Hells of Beppu ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
"First hotel ive been to where there was no in person attendant but wow this was a greay experience. Easy parking, clean, good location. And the room was HUGE. Excellent value for money. The rooftop onsen was decent, could be better but that was just a bonus."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Resort Stay Spa Tsurumi
GRAND BASE Iolani
GRAND BASE Iolani
3.5 out of 5
4-8 Noguchi Motomachi, Beppu, Oita
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Takegawara Onsen and Hells of Beppu ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (83 reviews)
"Clear and nice place"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

GRAND BASE Iolani
Beppu Rikyu
Beppu Rikyu
3.5 out of 5
6-6 Kusunokimachi, Beppu, Oita
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Beppu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"Spacious kitchen and dining area is the most we have enjoyed."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

Beppu Rikyu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good as rugby on. Has nice walk along coast. Some great restaurants including a superb sushi one

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

This is a nice town with a mix of places to visit. Nothing World Class but the Bamboo Craft Centre and the Fragrance Museum are worth visiting.

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