Private Beppu and Yufuin Hot Springs and Nature Tour
Overview
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We will have many incredible experiences together.
Beppu and Yufuin plus all the other attractions in the region are extremely popular now and rightfully so.
This is an up and coming region of Kyushu that you must visit!
Not only will you and your party be able to enjoy a delicious healthy steamed lunch offering traditional Oita Prefecture fare but you also have the option (either before or after lunch) to partake in a public hot spring (large and expansive with spectacular views but with communal nudity) or a private hot spring in one of the many Yunohana huts.
Here you can fully relax without having to worry about others as well as to control the temperature of the hot water that is teeming with minerals to completely relax your body, mind and soul. I am sure this experience will last with you for many years to come.
It is worth nothing that an onsen experience may eat into your time available to visit other attractions so please decide careful what is more important.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Legend has it that before the tunnel was built, people had to climb over the cliffs through which the tunnel is built to reach an important local shrine. During the Edo period (1603 to 1867), a Monk named Zenkai, who had committed a murder in his earlier life, decided to build a safe passage for worshipers in order to atone for his crime. Beginning at the age of 49, he dedicated 30 years of his life to digging the 185 meter tunnel by hand, using only a hammer and chisel. The tunnel was opened for use in 1763 and it is still in use today. Talk about longevity!
Usa Jingu Shrine Torii
One of the largest Hachiman Shrines in Japan. Usa Jingu is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan with a history that spans close to 1300 years. Its main deity is Hachiman, who is worshipped as a guardian of the country and the imperial family. Shrines dedicated to Hachiman are among the most numerous in Japan and Usa Jingu serves as their head shrine. As you can guess, this holds the Shrine as one of the most important in Japan and rightly so.
Options
Executive Tour option
Private Onsen experience: A private hot spring experience is something that you will remember for years to come. Executive Tour: Travel in Luxury and Comfort and be treated to the highest level of service on your special day. Duration: 12 hours: You may return back to your Hotel earlier by cancelling one of the attractions. Lunch and Beverages: A unique steamed lunch and various beverages will be available throughout the day. Toyota Estima: A luxury and spacious vehicle that you will be comfortable in all day. Pickup included
Medium Group Day Tour
Public or Private Onsen: A public or private Hot Spring experience is provided. Duration: 12 hours Lunch and Beverages: A steamed lunch and various beverages will be supplied. Toyota Estima: A spacious vehicle that fit 6 average sized adults. Pickup included
Large Group Day Tour
Private or Public Onsen: A private or public Hot Spring is a complimentary option on the day. Duration: 12 hours Lunch and Beverages: A sit down lunch or something on the go will be provided on the day. Toyota Grand Hiace: A spacious vehicle for 9 people with lots of room to enjoy the scenic drive. Pickup included
Small group Day Tour
Public or Private Onsen: A complimentary Hot Spring is an option on the day. Duration: 12 hours Lunch and Beverages: A delicious lunch and various beverages will be supplied. Toyota Prius: A vehicle that seats 3 adults comfortably, or 2 adults and 2 children. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Alcoholic Beverages
All attractions fees are included.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Lunch is a steam Onsen cooking experience.
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best guide, best day!!
Ahuja62,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This review is embarrassingly late but we such vividly wonderful memories of the 3 days spent touring with Professor Shannon Lefebvre that it feels like just yesterday we were touring with him in Fukuoka, Beppu and Hot Springs. Short review- please go to this region and let Shannon pick your itinerary. Unlike other areas where we told the guide what we wanted to see, I let Shannon pick our itinerary and it was truly the best day we had in 4 weeks in Japan last year!! Detailed review- Each morning, Shannon promptly picked us from our hotel and we drove on a previously arranged itinerary. This particular day was my absolute favorite of the whole two days as Shannon showed us a more authentic Japan rather and truly how variety is in its natural beauty. Our first stop was about an hour away from Fukuoka in Nakatsu where we saw the famous bronze statue of Zenkai-osho, the monk who hand dug a tunnel for over 30 years to provide safe passage for his community over the river. His perseverance stands up even today, 300 years later. And the late fall foliage around us was serene and quiet and free of tourists!! We then went to the Usa-jingu shrine. the head of more than 40,000 Shinto shrines in Japan. From the orange Shinto gates to its beautiful smaller temples and quiet river, it was breathtaking in its peacefulness where one can truly feel at vibrations.The fall foliage was its peak as shown in the photographs I have shared. Shannon was an excellent guide teaching us the history, the customs and yet also discreet in letting us enjoy the moments. I will always be grateful to him for taking us there!! Next stop-
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