BEPPU TOURS · Japan
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 beppu tours that earn their slot, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
TAO-no-Oka in Aso-Kuju National Park delivers Drum TAO at the Skyward Stage, with mountain views and a high-energy taiko show.
“Wonderful. Great show. Positive performers and staff members. Beautiful location. Great swag for sale. Highly recommend it!!!”
A small-group Beppu walking tour focused on arts, crafts, and onsen culture, with a market, bamboo factory, artisan studios, and Space Beppu.
“Masa was a fantastic guide who spoke excellent English. Seeing the local market street and Bamboo manufacturing site were amazing. The artists in residence apartment was also very interesting. Culminating in visiting Space Beppu shop wRead more”
Private rickshaw in Yufuin with Kozenin, shrines, temples, and hot-spring steam views to Kinrin Lake.
“暑い時期の観光だったので、乗り心地が期待以上によく涼しく便利かつ楽しかった。The ride was better than expected. Perfect for a hot and humid day. It was comfortable and entertaining!”
Make your own bamboo lantern in Beppu with locally grown bamboo, friendly guidance, and free customization. Usually outdoors, about 1 hour.
“Space Bepu is the name of the studio and will help when getting transportation to the location. Everyone was super friendly and the project was so much for fro the whole family. This is a one of a kind souvenir you won't find anywhere else!”
Learn Beppu calligraphy in a century-old house. Write onsen and jigoku, take your work home, and enjoy a beginner-friendly 1-hour class.
“Aoi was such a patient teacher, and pointed out our progress as we went. The facilities were perfect, with a yummy ramen shop down the street for lunch afterward. We loved finding a creative, out-of-the way place to explore during our one day in Beppu (we're on a cruise).”
Make a bamboo lantern in Beppu: pick natural bamboo, drill your own holes, learn calligraphy etiquette, and take it home for $25.
“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!”
A small-group Beppu walking tour of onsen culture, a 115-year-old bamboo factory, and an artist residence, ending at a century-old art house.
“Excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable as well as likable.”
Learn Japanese calligraphy for beginners in a Beppu century-old house. Practice 温泉 and 地獄, get a frame, and take it home.
“The class was so much fun! Liko was a great teacher and so kind. We recommend this highly!”
A 4-hour private English guide tour through Beppu’s Umi and Kamado Hells, Kannawa steam streets, and steamed food in the hot springs.
“I love the tour as a whole i never thought it will be a personal tour & i will never forget the taste of the rice with meat covered in leaf & also the egg cooked through onsen, so yummy. My guide is very good, still very active at her age & spRead more”
Hands-on dango jiru cooking in a century-old Beppu house. Make Oita-style soup noodles, learn local flavors, and eat what you cook.
“Warm hospitality of Masa and his female assistant made the experience authentic and memorable. Masa-san was flexible in visiting another market when he knew we’ve been to the original market he wanted to bring us. Along the way Read more”
Learn Japanese tea ceremony etiquette in a century-old Beppu town house, guided by an English interpreter, then make and taste matcha with a sweet.
“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.”
Paint realistic cherry blossoms with English-speaking artist Tomoe Higashi in a century-old Beppu house, then take your canvas home.
“Fantastic experience, very nice teacher (patient and enthusiastic) and really nice results to take home :). Our first experience with ink and Japanes brush”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
