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15 Best Beppu Tours In Japan

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The 15 most popular beppu tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

15 Best Beppu Tours In Japan

Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture

Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture - Stop 1: Beppu Station Market for Real-World Food Life

1.Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture

Most Popular★ 5.0

Small-group Beppu arts and crafts walking tour with a bamboo factory, artisan workshops, and Space Beppu, plus onsen culture context.

“Masa took us to places we would not have seen on our own and shared good information about historical buildings, Artists’ residence & studios, quaint bath houses, hidden family restaurants & Cha-san’s bamboo factory. Speaking first hRead more”

36 reviewsFrom $59.30by Space Beppu

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Bamboo Lantern Workshop

Bamboo Lantern Workshop - Tool use and kids: the one safety consideration

2.Bamboo Lantern Workshop

★ 5.0

Make a real bamboo lantern in Beppu using locally sourced bamboo, with an hour of hands-on crafting and customizable decorations.

“I was very appreciative of the help Niko gave in making the bamboo lantern. She explained the bamboo industry is diminishing, a craft project will help a little.”

25 reviewsFrom $26.36by Space Beppu

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Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old Japanese House

Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old Japanese House - Space Beppu: a century-old house where community comes first

3.Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old Japanese House

★ 5.0

Learn Japanese calligraphy in Beppu’s century-old house, writing local onsen words on traditional brush and paper, then take it home.

“The Calligraphy lesson exceeded any expectations we had. Our hostess was so graceful and welcomed us, although we were an unacceptable 30 minutes late. In addition to writing numerous words, we also learnt of their history and meaning. The definite highlight of our trip so far.”

18 reviewsFrom $32.84by Space Beppu

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Beppu: Bamboo Lantern Workshop

Beppu: Bamboo Lantern Workshop - Your lantern: picking bamboo and designing the holes

4.Beppu: Bamboo Lantern Workshop

★ 5.0

Make a personalized bamboo lantern in Beppu, using your own design holes. Small group, outdoor class, and a calm crash course in craft etiquette.

“The activity was really fun! I would recommend that you plan some time (it took us an hour and a half...) for it, especially if you want to finish the lantern a bit nicely. Staff is adorable and super helpful!”

14 reviews1 hourFrom $25by Glide Japan Inc.

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Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts&Onsen Culture

Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts&Onsen Culture - Beppu Station Market: Where the Day Starts

Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old House

Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old House - The hour’s rhythm: etiquette first, then brush basics

Beppu: Half Day HELL Sightseeing Private Guide Tour

Beppu: Half Day HELL Sightseeing Private Guide Tour - Meeting in Kannawa: The Easy Start (and What Can Change)

7.Beppu: Half Day HELL Sightseeing Private Guide Tour

★ 5.0

Half-day private guide tour of Beppu’s Hells: deep blue Umi Jigoku, Kamado Jigoku, Kannawa onsen town, and steam cooking at Jigokumushi.

“We had a wonderful tour with Sanae, she brought to so many different places, all so interesting! We loved the steam cooking experience and seeing the Hells! Sanae was so good at telling the history of Beppu, thank you!”

10 reviewsFrom $84.70by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

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Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour

Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour - Getting started in Beppu: pickup that matters on cruise days

8.Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Beppu to Yufuin scenic day with hot-spring steam views, Mount Tsurumi ropeway, and Yufuin strolls, with flexible Gin.

“Gin was our guide and he was amazing. Very polite, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It poured down rain while we were there so he gave us different options on the fly for our tour. Highly recommend.”

10 reviewsFrom $515.00by Beppu Guide

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Hot Spring Beppu Onsen with Blue Hell cozy Tour by Car and walk

Hot Spring Beppu Onsen with Blue Hell cozy Tour by Car and walk - Kannawa Steam Baths: Steam-Cooked Food and a Proper Heat Reset

Tea Ceremony in a Century-old Japanese Town House

Tea Ceremony in a Century-old Japanese Town House - Why the English interpreter changes everything for beginners

10.Tea Ceremony in a Century-old Japanese Town House

★ 4.5

A one-hour Japanese tea ceremony in Beppu at a modernized century-old town house—learn etiquette, watch in kimono, then make matcha.

“We were given a lesson from a very patient instructor on the steps of the tea ceremony. Despite our errors, she guided us to perform the activities ourselves through an interpreter. There were a lot of laughs as well as a serious side. It was a Read more”

7 reviewsFrom $45.61by Space Beppu

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Cooking Class: Make a Local Delicacy in a Japanese House

Cooking Class: Make a Local Delicacy in a Japanese House - Getting there: meet at Space Beppu, then head into cooking mode

11.Cooking Class: Make a Local Delicacy in a Japanese House

★ 5.0

Make dango-jiru in a 100-year Beppu house. Knead dough, learn local flavors, and finish with yuzukosho, with optional ramen or onigiri.

“We had a great time making a local soup, dangojiru. It was really tasty. Our hosts, Mari-san and Aya-san, were super nice and fun to talk to. I highly recommend this cooking workshop of you’re in the Beppu area!”

7 reviewsFrom $61.90by Space Beppu

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Art Workshop with a Local Painter in a Century-old Japanese House

Art Workshop with a Local Painter in a Century-old Japanese House - What you’ll paint: realistic cherry blossoms, made personal

Lake Shidaka and Lake Kagurame Nordic Walking Tour

Lake Shidaka and Lake Kagurame Nordic Walking Tour - Meeting point, timing, and how the tour stays easy to follow

13.Lake Shidaka and Lake Kagurame Nordic Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Nordic walking and forest bathing at Beppu’s Lake Shidaka and Lake Kagurame with shrine stops, free poles, and pickup for $35.83.

“I had a really good time joining the Lake Shidaka and Lake Kagurame Nordic Walking tour, and the guides were very friendly, explaining everything in detail. That was my first time using Nordic Walking poles, so the guides firstly explained Read more”

6 reviewsFrom $35.83by NAHO Wellness Tour Guide

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A private tour of Beppu, the world’s best hot spring town.


14.A private tour of Beppu, the world’s best hot spring town.

★ 5.0

Private Beppu onsen tour with Umi Jigoku, sand baths, steamed local food, and a local English guide, plus optional add-ons.

“Tour interessante, Kanako, la nostra guida, è stata super gentile e disponibile, preparata e parlava un’ottimo inglese; ci ha accompagnato nei vari inferni, abbiamo pranzato insieme in un locale tipico e ci poi accompagnato anche a fare il bagno di sabbia. (Eravamo solo io e mio marito, quindi tour super privato)”

6 reviews3 hoursFrom $69by solfeggio

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Beppu Guided Private City Tour with Transport

Beppu Guided Private City Tour with Transport - Price and value: what $423.49 actually covers

15.Beppu Guided Private City Tour with Transport

★ 5.0

A private, English-led Beppu steam-and-onsen day with flexible pacing, panoramic stops, and a hot springs finale. Transport included.

“Our tour guide, Ayu, was great! We were able to see all the Hell holes, do some shopping and enjoy a great lunch with her guidance. Ayu is personable, warm and attentive.”

6 reviewsFrom $423.49by Kyushu Immersion

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