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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.

“Masahiro Ide was a marvelous guide! My husband and I had a terrific time with him. We would never have found the places he took us to on our own. It was our final day in Japan after 3 weeks and a wonderful way to end our trip. Thank you for giving us this opportunity…”

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 had an amazing time making the bamboo lantern today with Audrey!! The staff are all amazing and friendly people who make sure you are feeling comfortable and at home :) I also got really good recommendations and tips for places to visit and eat in beppu as well”

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.

“We all loved creating our lanterns and doing a unique activity, supporting the local business. Highly recommended for people looking to try and do something different. Fantastic and friendly staff.”

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

6.Calligraphy Class for Beginners in a Century-old House

★ 5.0

Learn Japanese calligraphy in a century-old Beppu house. Beginner-friendly class includes tools and a framed take-home piece.

“Les guides sont d’une gentillesse extraordinaire et l’activité est à conseiller à tous. Nous passons un excellent moment et ils sont disponibles pour nous enseigner l’art de la calligraphie et nous repartons avec nos œuvres et une photo de ce beau moment passé en leurs compagnies. Moment apaisant, guides à l’écoute, sans jugement et passionnés.”

12 reviews1 hourFrom $32by Glide Japan Inc.

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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

7.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.

“We had a great time! Gun was a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. He made the experience great especially for our kids 18/20!”

10 reviewsFrom $515.00by Beppu Guide

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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)

8.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 enjoyed a great half day exploring the hot springs, Kannawa and Myoban. Our local guide was well informed about the geological processes behind the hot spring phenomena and explained it in a friendly manner”

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

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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

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

10.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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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

11.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.

“Whilst we enjoyed our experience and the staff were very friendly it wasn’t quite what we expected for the cost. Ceremony was not in a traditional setting and we thought that we would get more than one cup of tea.”

7 reviewsFrom $45.61by Space Beppu

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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

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


Beppu Guided Private City Tour with Transport

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

14.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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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

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

★ 5.0

Paint cherry blossoms with English-speaking artist Tomoe Higashi in Beppu’s century-old house. Take home your canvas in 2 hours.

“it was an really amazing experience for me and my friends!!! Sensei was so kind and encouraging! And i enjoyed it so much!! even though i’m not really good at painting but i do really enjoyed it cuz i finished my own artwork by myself. it’s a wonderful workshop if u wanna relax yourself!!!”

6 reviewsFrom $78.18by Space Beppu

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