Discover Beppu
Experience Beppu, one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, known for its multitude of bathhouses and diverse range of baths. Dip your toes in a foot bath, get buried in a sand bath, or immerse yourself in a mud bath. This renowned destination offers a truly unique and revitalizing experience for all visitors.
Things to see and do
Tours and Activities
FAQs
Getting around in Beppu
The easiest way to get around in Beppu is either by car or public transportation. For up-to-date bus schedules, we recommend syncing Google Maps with our customized map above (to do this: click the top right icon on the map to expand to full-screen and select a route between your destination and your current destination).
Travels can also opt to buy the Kamenoi Bus Pass to get around:
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Kamenoi Bus Pass
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Coverage: most tourist attractions within Beppu
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Duration: 1 day or 2 days
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Price: 900 Yen or 1500 Yen
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Where to buy: Beppu station
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Kamenoi Bus Wide Pass
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Coverage: most tourist attractions within Beppu and all buses between Yufu and Beppu
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Duration: 1 day or 2 days
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Price: 1600 Yen or 2400 Yen
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Where to buy: Beppu station
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Getting to Beppu
Public transportation:
To get from Fukuoka to Beppu by public transportation, travelers need to take a train. There are two options available, the Shinkansen (bullet train) and the regular train. Detailed instructions are as follows:
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Bullet Train: Take the JR Kyushu Shinkansen from Hakata Station to Kokura Station, then transfer to the JR Nippo Main Line "Sonic" Limited Express to Beppu Station. The total journey takes approximately 2 hours.
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Regular Train: Take the JR Nippo Main Line from Hakata Station to Beppu Station. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Rail passes:
Nearest airport:
The nearest and most convenient airport is Oita airport.
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by car: approximately 1 hour
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by public transport: approximately 1 hour
Rental cars:
How long to stay in Beppu
We recommend staying in Beppu for about 2 days.
Seasonal information
Hiking:
The hiking season in this area typically runs from Spring until Autumn.
Scenic Rides:
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Beppu ropeway: Click here to find the most up-to-date timetable.
Festivals in Beppu
There are two famous festivals here throughout the year. Please be advised that the following list is based upon previous entries of those festivals and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information.
For the exact location of any of the festivals listed here, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.
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Beppu Summer Fireworks Festival
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Date: July 28th
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Time: 20:00 - ???
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Kamegawa Summer Festival
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Date: August 3rd
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Time: 17:00 - 21:00 (Fireworks: 20:00 - 21:00)
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Hotels in Beppu
Flights to Beppu
The nearest and most convenient airport is Oita airport.
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by car: approximately 1 hour
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by public transport: approximately 1 hour
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