Beppu travel guide
Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen Resort in Japan. The popular hot spring town nestle
at the foot of volcanos, Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring
sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise
of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects.
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The town is divided into eight major hot spring areas collectively called “Beppu Hatto”, which
offer beautiful scenery and various type of water of different qualities.
The most famous sights are Jigoku Meguri or (Burning Hell) tour. A collection of hot springs
where the water bubbles forth from underground, often with unusual result. Seven of the hells
are located in the Kannawa district where over 4 km northwest of Beppu station, and two in
the more remote Shibaseki district.
Umi-Jigoku |
Umi-Jigoku |
Oniishi Bouzu-Jigoku |
Yama-Jigoku |
Kamado-Jigoku |
Oniyama-Jigoku |
Chinoike-Jigoku |
Tatsumaki-Jigoku |
Shiraike-Jigoku |
Foot bath located near the Hell tour spots |
Easily enjoy it without having to remove all your clothing |
Only the feet and leg up to the knee are immersed |
The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu. You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the
sand bath.
Jigoku Mushi kobo
Jigoku Mushi, literally “hell-steaming” is a unique cooking method found in Beppu. The ingredients
such as vegetables, seafood and meals are cooked using the steam from natural hot spring You
can operate the steam cookers all by yourself and you can cook whatever you want.
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Soaring 1375 metres into the sky, Mount Tsurumi is a breathtaking mountain overlooking Beppu
that offers some decent hiking, rare flora and outstanding vistas. Visitors can take a ropeway 800
metres up and revel in being surrounded by acres of rolling greenery. On clear days, you can see
as far as the Kuju Mountains, a famous mountain range that runs between Oita and Kumamoto.
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Onsen Hoyo land
The Onsen is a public bath located in Myoban Onsen Resort. This place is known by its mud
looks like a cream, and is rarely found in Japan. The mud has an excellent skin beautifying effect.
The outdoor mud is a mixed-gender bath.
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A theme park dedicated to the various Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll
and My Melody. Harmonyland is located in Hiji, Oita Prefecture, approximately a 30minutes
drive from JR Beppu Station.
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About 1700 wild Japanese monkey are living in the park. The monkeys are fed regularly by
park wardens in order to keep them on the mountain and prevent conflicts with farmers and
residents in the neighborhood.
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Enjoy local specialty cuisines in Oita-prefecture
Bungo Beef |
Seki Aji & Seki Saba, mackerels |
Oita fugu, blowfish |
Location of Beppu
General information
Address | City hall : 1-15 Kaminoguchi-cho, Beppu-city, Oita-prefecture |
Access |
20 minutes by a vehicle from Yufuin-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Aso-city 160 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 120 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Population | 119,000 Population density 950 / km2 |
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Oita-prefcture travel guide
Oita-prefecture is on the north-eastern section of Kyushu. It is bordered by Miyazaki-prefecture
to the south, and Fukuoka-prefecture and Kumamoto–prefecture to the west. The prefecture is
a representative Onsen Resort area in Japan, total boasting hot spring sources and hot spring
flowing volume are both Japan’s largest. Most recommended Onsen Resorts are Beppu and
Location of Oita-prefecture
Where to Explore
Onsen Resort where the largest hot spring yield in Japan. The popular hot spring town nestle at the
foot of volcanos, Mount Yufu and Mount Tsurumi. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and
flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous
for high therapeutic effects.
A beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort, Yufuin is located about 15 km west of Beppu and is spreading
in the Yufu basin at the mountain foot of Yufu. Onsen Resort life can be enjoyed at the beautiful and
tranquil place harmonized with nature in the basin of mountain hill area.
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Nature-blessed region at Ono River basin, the northern part is surrounded by Aso & Kuju Mountains.
Okubungo consists of Takada, Kuju, Kusu,Kokonoe, Bungo-ono and Ogata.
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Located at the base of Kunisaki peninsula and spreading around Usa Shrine. Since ancient
time the Kunisaki peninsula has been home of Kyushu’s prominent Usa Shrine, influencing
the surrounding hills and valleys with Buddhist culture. Although this is a Shinto shrine, it has
long been holy ground to both Shinto and Buddhist activities, and the Kunisaki Mountains
and valleys were often chosen by monks as practice ground for meditation.
Rural area centered on mount Futago, pilgrimage, trekking, onsen, local cuisines can be enjoyed.
Kunisaki peninsula began to develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred relgious ground influenced by
by mountain and nature worship, Buddhism, and Usa shrine rising in the region.
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A small city on the north coast of Oita-prefecture, just east of its border with Fukuoka-prefecture.
During the Edo Period of Japanese history, Nakatsu was a mid-sized domain, and the town itself
has recently expanded to include outlying towns and districts and now comprises almost 500 square
kilometers with a population of almost 85,000.
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Enjoy local specialty cuisines in Oita-prefecture
Bungo Beef |
Seki Aji & Seki Saba, mackerels |
Oita fugu, blowfish |
Dango-jiru |
Toriten, fried chicken |
Ryukyu |
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Shimabara travel guide
Region spreads in the foot of gentle Mount Unzen and facing to Ariale sea, Shimabara is consist
of two cities on Shimabara peninsula, Shimabara-city west side of peninsula and Minami-Shmabara
city south-west side of peninsula. Located in the foot of Mount Unzen and facing Ariake Sea, and
those geographical conditions and mild climate create natural scenic beauty in the east and Mount
Unzen including Mount Fugen. The region offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen,
Castle town of Shimabara-city, and Christian Pilgrimage sites.
Exploring Shimabara
Located in Shimabara-city and was built in 1625 by the feudal load Matsukura Shigemasa, who was
regarded as a master of castle building. The castle, which took 7 years to complete, is also known as
“Moritake Castle”.
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Samurai was a term for the military nobility in pre-industrial Japan. The Samurai Houses in
Shimabara along the old Samurai street nearby Shimabara Castle were built in 18th century.
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The street lined with stone walls and a spring water canal running down the center
commemorates the old samurai section of Shimabara. Three Samurai houses have been
restored and opened as exhibits.
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The Christian pilgrimage site, registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site as
Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region. The battle field of Shimabara Rebellion
which was a peasant uprising agaist bakufu’s persecution of Christians under the
leadership of Amakusa Shiro in 1637.
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During the period of the Southern and Northern Courts (1337-92), the Arima family ruling the
Shimabara Peninsula constructed a castle named Hinoe-jo. The 14th lord, Harunobu (1567-1612)
was a Christian daimyo and refurbished his castle into a large scale which had gardens, a tea
arbor and many rooms.
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Local delicacy food, Guzoni
Guzoni is said to created during the Shimabara Rebellion of 1637. When Cristian were fought
under the leader ship of Amakusa Shiro, they brought various ingredients such as rice cake,
fishes and vegetables, and made a stew. This is the origin of Guzoni.
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Approximately 300 wild Dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa.
The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because
it is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them.
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Ferry to Kumamoto, from Shimabara
Two ferries are operated form Shimabara to Kumamoto–city
Kyusho Ferry : operated by Kyusho Ferry, 60 minutes ride
Ocean Arrow : operated by Kumamoto Ferry, 30 minutes ride.
Shimabara port |
Ocean Arrow |
Kumamoto port |
Ferry to Amakusa (Oniike) , from Kuchinotsu (Minami-Shimabara-city)
Shimatetsu Ferry : operated by Shinabara Rail Way, 30 minutes ride.
Kuchinotsu port |
Kuchinotsu |
To Amakusa |
Location of Shimabara
General information
Address | Shimabara-city, Nagasaki-prefecture |
Access |
90 minutes by a vihecle from Nagasaki-city 70 minutes by a vihecle from Nagasaki Air port 30 minutes by a vihecle from Unzen-city |
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Ibusuki and Satsuma peninsula travel guide
Ibusuki and surrounded araa Satsuma peninsula extends about 50 kilometers south from
Kagoshima-city, making up the southwestern section of Kagoshima-prefecture. The peninsula
offers a mixture of hot springs, subtropical natural attractions and cultural sites. Ibusuki is an
onsen resort that is famous for its sand baths, where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand.
It is best known for its steaming sand baths along the beach, where bathers in a yukata, or
Japanese bathrobe get buried in the sand up to their neck. The sand heated by steam
containing marine minerals is scientifically proven to have therapeutic effects on neuralgia,
rheumatism, back pain and other ailments.
Sand Bath Hall SARAKU |
Sand Bath, Kinko bay |
Sand Bath |
A circumference of 15 km and a maximum depth of 233 meter, where was created by volcanic
activity long ago. Large eel with a length of 2 meter and circumference of 50 cm inhabit the lake.
It was also known as the lake of a legendary monster called ” Issy” purported to live in the lake.
Monster called Issy |
Flower garden |
Mount Kaimon |
The Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts a breathtaking
view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.
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It is the Urashima Taro legendary shrine peninsula and this shrine is becoming popular as a
power spot of matchmaking and good fortune in love.
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The cape is the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula, where a white lighthouse stands.
You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Mount Kaimondake and rocks with the sea spray
wearing them. The Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Ryugu.
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Enjoy tasting Shochu at the most famous Shochu brewery in Kagoshima Meiji-gura is
Satsuma Shuzo’s Shochu brewery and museum.
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Makurazaki Osakana Center
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The unique Somen noodle nagashi in Tosenkyo ravine in Kaimon open throughout the
year serving cold Somen noodle that swim in the revloving container.
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Location of Ibusuki
General information
Address |
City hall ; 2424 Juchu Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture |
Access | 1 hour and 40 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima Airport
50 minutes by a vehicle from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 55 minuted by JR Express train from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station 1 hour and 15 minutes by local train from from Kagoshima-chuo JR Station |
Transportation |
Kagoshima kotsu bus |
Population | 40,000 Pupulation density : 270 / km2 |
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Kurokawa Onsen travel guide
The most popular hot spring resort in Aso region, located on the northern side of Mount Aso.
Widely known for its open-air baths, it is one of the best places to enjoy the atmosphere
of old town in Japan, where more than 20 Inns (Ryokan)and gift shops standing in a row
along the Tanoharu River, a headstream of the Chikugo River.
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Onsen Tegata
With an “Onsen Tegata”, a pass made of cedar, travelers can make the rounds of three
different open-air Onsen.
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Yukata |
Bath |
Dinner |
Wander about Onsen town
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Location of Kurokawa Onsen
General information
Address | Kurokawa, Minami-Oguni-cho, Aso-gun, Kumamoto-prefecture |
Access |
1 hour and 50 minutes by a vehicle from JR Kumamoto Station 1 hour and 20 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto Airport 2 hours by a vehicle from Fukuoka Airport 2 hours by a vehicle from JR Hakata Station |
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Aso travel guide
Aso gives a lot of unforgettable experiences. The active volcano Mount Aso and world’s largest
caldera offer a lot of excitements. And numerous unforgettable experiences in the rural area can
be mede including Onsen, variety of sports and local cuisines.
Exploring Aso
The largest active volcano in Japan. Its peak is 1592 m above sea level. Its caldera is 25 km across
north to south and 18 km across east to west. The caldera has a circumference of around 120 km,
although sources vary on the exact distance.
Japan’s largest active volcano |
Look down the Crater |
Around the Crater |
The beautiful prairie of 785,000 square meter in the crater spreads in northern part of Mt. Eboshi that
is one of the Aso Five Mountains. A big pond at its center and grazing horses round about make an
idyllic scene.
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The perfect spot view the five peak of Mount Aso. Daikanbo literally means a big observatory peak.
The circumference of the Aso caldera is about 130 kilometers. From the observation site, you can
clearly see its conical shape.
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Featured destinations
Aso shrine | Kurokawa Onsen | Nabegataki Waterfall |
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Shirakawa fountain | Sensui-kyo | Issingyo big cherry tree |
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Tourist Tram / Minami Aso Rail Way
Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Aso. The Minami Aso railway is a private railroad offering a
very scenic ride from Takamori to Nakamatsu in the south east of the caldera.
Lovely and magnificent scenery can be enjoyed.
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Enjoy short trekking in the Nature. Kikuchi Valley is located in Aso Kuju National Park and
underground water flows out of the subsoil for 4km along the valley floor. It is also called
the Kikuchi water source and its water was selected as one of the 100 best waters in Japan.
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Local cuisines, Featured restaurant
Enjoy Aso beef and local cuisines called dengaku. The restaurant uses the old private house with thatch
roof built more than 200 years ago.
Bake the meat and local ingredients with charcoal at a Japanese traditional style fire place.
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Aso Akaushi beef rice bowl
Aso Akaushi laterally means red beef that is unique in that it has a higher proportion of red meat
with just the right amount of fat, combined with great taste, tenderness and healthiness.
Aso Akaushi beer rice bowl is a local cuisine in Aso consisting of a bowl of rice put in a mildly
sweet sauce and topped with Akaushi beef and egg.
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Location of Aso
General information
Address | City hall : 504-1 Miyaji, Ichinomiya, Aso-city, Kumamoto-prefecture |
Access |
70 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 70 minutes by a vehicle from Takachiho 140 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city |
Population | 234,000 Population density 540 |
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Yufuin travel guide
A beautiful and tranquil Onsen Resort representing Kyushu. Yufuin is located about 15 km
west of Beppu and is spreading in the Yufu basin at the mountain foot of Yufu. Onsen Resort
life can be enjoyed at the beautiful and tranquil place harmonized with nature in the basin of
mountain hill area.
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Where to explore
Main street in Yufuin located at the foot of mount Yufu. The avenue is started near JR Yufuin
Station and connected to Kinrinko lake. Through Yunotsubo Avenue, it takes about 30 minutes
on foot from JR Yufuin Station to Kinrinko lake. There are 70 shops, gift shop, galleries, curiosity
item shops as well as cafes.
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One of landmark in Yufuin. Hot water gushes from the bottom of the lake, and hot steam rises from
its surface on a cold day. The lake is located at the end of the town’s main walking route, about a
kilometer and a half from the Yufuin station.
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Floral Village is the amusement facility that recreated the street of the Cotswolds region in
England, which was also used as the location for Harry Potter. Cute owls welcome you in
OWL’s FORESR. You can enjoy strolling, gourmet and shopping with beautiful flowers in
the Village, and there is Alice in Wonderland shop here.
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The old public outdoor bath with a thatched roof beside Kinrinko lake in Yufuin. The bathing here is
mixed, as baths often were before the arrival, during the Meiji period ( 1869 – 1912).
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Kamenoi Besso, a featured accommodation around Kinrinko lake.
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Location of Yufuin
General information
Address | Yufu-city Yufuin office : 3738-1 Kawakami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu-city, Oita-prefecture |
Access |
20 minutes by a vehicle from Beppu-city 80 minutes by a vehicle from Aso-city 130 minutes by a vehicle from Kumamoto-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 100 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
Population | 33,000 Population density 105 |
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Obama Onsen
Onsen Resort facing to Tachibana bay. Located at western foot of Mount Unzen, and
consist of Shimabara peninsula Onsen Resort long with Unzen Onsen Resort and
Shimabara Onsen Resort. About 30 Hotels and Japanese style accommodation are
standing along the Tachibana bay and there are 3 public baths where visitor can use.
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The Japan’s highest radiation calorie of hot spring. (radiation calorie is calculated in hot water
temperature multiplied hot water yield). Some of them reaching 80-100 °C and producing over
15,000 tons of hot water daily. Your own cooking can be enjoyed made by Onsen steam using
local ingredients such as vegetables and fishes.
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Called “ Hot foot 105” The length of foot bath is 105m which is same number of the hot spring
source temperature of 105 degree Celsius.
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There are various kind of gift shops and restaurants around the foot bath.
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General information
Address |
Obama-cho, Unzen-city, Nagasaki-prefecture |
Access |
80 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki-city 60 minutes by a vehicle from Nagasaki Air port 45 minutes by a vehicle from Shimabara-city 2 hours and 20 minutes by a vehicle from Fukuoka-city 3 hours and 00 minutes by a vehicle from Kitakyushu-city |
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Unzen Onsen Resort
Beautiful highland Onsen Resort situated Unzen National Park. The area was the first area to
be designated as a National Park in Japan. Whether you are taking in the stunning panoramic
views from top one of the many peaks including Nita-toge Pass or looking up these volcanic
mountains or Fugen, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery. As each season brings a vivid
change to the appearance the face of Unzen you may wish to return again and again to enjoy
the full range of rich variations.
Unzen Bus center |
Unzen Jigoku |
Nita pass |
Stay in Unzen
There are 17 Hotels and Japanese style inns around Unzen Jigoku. From every hotel,
beautiful scenery which changes by season can be enjoyed.
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Featured distinations
Bideo Museum |
Bideo Museum |
Unzen Golf Course |
Characteristics of hot spring
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Efficacy of hot spring
Location of Unzen
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Hyotan Onsen, sand bath
The most popular pubulic bath in Beppu. You can enjoy various type of Onsen including the
sand bath. Hyotan Onsen is a public bath where is located in Kannawa district in Beppu.
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There are Outdoor bathes, Hyotan bath, Waterfall bath, Steam bath and Sand bath. You can
also enjoy meals at the restaurant; local specialty cuisine Dangojiru, or food steamed with the
steam from hot spring. The waters of this Onsen contain sodium chloride which is effective for
neuralgia and women’s diseases.
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Location of Beppu
General information
Address | 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu-city, Oita-prefecture |
Access |
15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Beppu Station 10 minutes walk from Kannawa Kamenoi Bus stop |
Open hours | 9:00 to 25:00 |
Admission fee |
JPY 750 |
Days closed | No closing days |
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