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Beppu is a captivating hot spring city on the island of Kyushu, famous for its dramatic 'Hells' — seven multicolored volcanic pools of boiling water and mud. Nestled between the mountains and Beppu Bay, the city offers a unique blend of natural wonders, traditional onsen culture, and vibrant local life. It is considered one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs destinations.
Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures ideal for outdoor exploration and onsen bathing, with pleasant scenery around the volcanic hells and mountain trails.
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ChillTripA stunning blue-green fuming volcanic pond, one of the most iconic of Beppu's seven hells, with vivid cobalt-colored boiling water.
Address559-1 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0000, Japan
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ChillTripOne of the most visually striking of the Beppu hells, featuring a vivid red boiling pond caused by iron-rich clay.
Address778 Noda, Beppu, Oita 874-0016, Japan
4/5 on Google
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ChillTripA natural geyser that erupts every 30–40 minutes for about 5 minutes, one of the most dynamic of Beppu's volcanic attractions.
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ChillTripOne of the seven hells of Beppu, featuring boiling mud pools and steaming volcanic vents in a dramatic setting.
Address559-1 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0000, Japan
4.2/5 on Google
ChillTripA Meiji-era classic onsen featuring an extraordinarily hot bath and a unique sand bath experience where attendants bury you up to your neck in hot volcanic sand.
Address16-23 Motomachi, Beppu, Oita 874-0944, Japan
4.1/5 on Google
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ChillTripA small, cozy restaurant near Beppu Station known for its excellent tendon (tempura rice bowl) with large prawns and a distinctive miso soup. Also serves fugu (puffer fish).
Address別府駅前ビル 1階, 5-30 Ekimae Honmachi, Beppu, Oita 874-0934, Japan
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A self-guided or group tour of all seven volcanic hells of Beppu, including boiling ponds, mud pools, and a geyser. Combination tickets cover all eight sites.
Experience the unique sand bath at the historic Takegawara Onsen, where attendants bury you in naturally heated volcanic sand for a therapeutic soak.
A well-signposted trail starting at sea level along the Sakai River through Minamitateishi Park, leading to the lower ropeway station and continuing to the 1375 m summit of Mount Tsurumi.
A uniquely Japanese all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink American 1950s dance hall with a live band performing classic songs while locals perform coordinated dances.
A steam cooking facility in the Kannawa area where visitors can cook their own food using natural hot spring steam, including local specialties like shiitake mushrooms and seafood.
A charming hot spring resort town offering even more onsen experiences in a scenic mountain setting, popular for its tranquil atmosphere and boutique ryokan.
The prefectural capital, home to Takasakiyama where over 500 Japanese macaques roam freely, and Oita Marine Palace aquarium with dolphin shows.
One of Japan's most active volcanoes and a spectacular natural attraction, reachable by the Kyushu Oudan Bus departing from near Beppu Station.
Home to the historic Usa Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan, and the African Safari wildlife park.
Kyushu's largest city and a major transport hub, offering vibrant food culture, shopping, and easy access to the rest of Japan via Shinkansen.
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