Hot Spring Beppu Onsen with Blue Hell cozy Tour by Car and walk
Overview
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3 hours
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Explore Beppu, one of the world’s top hot spring towns, with a friendly local guide by car. Visit Umi Jigoku and walk through the historic Kannawa Onsen area filled with steam, hot springs, and local culture. This flexible tour can be customized for food lovers, nature seekers, photographers, or guests wanting a relaxing local experience.
During summer, we recommend starting early in the morning or later in the afternoon to enjoy Beppu more comfortably and avoid the midday heat. Cool down with Japanese sweets or refreshing kakigori at local cafes, relax around the peaceful Shidaka Lake area or scenic mountain viewpoints, and discover hidden spots loved by locals. Optional private onsen baths, sound meditation experiences, and vegan or vegetarian-friendly food options are also available.
You can also enjoy local steam-cooked cuisine, quiet backstreets of Kannawa, seasonal nature, and relaxing views of Beppu’s mountains and ocean atmosphere throughout the tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kannawa Steam Bath
steam food is very popular and tasty!! Enjoy the food. The taste will be tripled! !
Beppu
Enjoy Beppu's famous Japanese sweets after taking a hot spring bath! Have a relaxing time! !
Options
Hot Spring Beppu Onsen with Blue Hell cozy Tour
half day private tour only you
beppu lopeway private Duration: 5 hours japanese food nature and beautiful location フォルクスワーゲン アップ
half day tour
half day tour
private guide only your crew
private group Duration: 3 hours
What‘s Included
In-person English tour guide
Snacks
jigoku Entrance fee, Total of 10$ per person
Kannawa Steam Bath
if you need transport by taxi
insurance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We would highly recommend
Jane K,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kana was a fabulous guide, she was informative and very interesting. She was also very flexible with the itinerary so it exactly match what we wanted.
Authentic and unique experience
sudheshk2026,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Authentic and special experience Shin communicated well before the tour and Saore our guide gave us an authentic Japanese experience
We would highly recommend Kana and this tour
Jane K,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kana was a fabulous guide, she was informative and very interesting. She was also very flexible with the itinerary so it exactly matched what we wanted. Kana took lots of photographs and sent them to us at the end of the tour.
No car
Robin B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was fun and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the experience. Be aware that the “car” was the guide’s private vehicle, which he used to get two less mobile guests from one point to another. All walking for the rest of us. Not a big deal, but Viator descriptions often understate the distances and steps people are traversing .
This was a small group of...
Samantha M,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a small group of 10 people. It was a great tour around the Hells in Beppu. Shin our guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything. He then took to us to a local area to have some food/snacks. A private onsen was then arranged by Shin this was an optional choice. Brilliant tour would definitely recommend.
Great trip with Your tour Beppu service
Roving538684,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s a great trip with my family to stay at Beppu for 5days. Your tour Beepu provide great Chinese translator service to make this family trip to be wonderful. Beppu is a good city to stay and visit. And, Your tour Beppu able to provide great service to have the trip become more wonderful. Thanks for Your tour Beppu again.
Had an amazing time!!
MellyMel1121,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such an amazing experience with my guide Shin!! I booked this tour and ended up being the only one who did so for this day and was very happy about it. It was such a pleasure exploring Beppu with Shin and getting to know him as well. Whenever I come back, I will definitely book more tours with him!
Springs - amazing, "Guide" - unecessary
Theresa M,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour cost the two of us $180 and we had a nice guide who took photos of us, took us to a neat restaurant, and drove us back to the cruise ship port. Additionally we paid separately for taxi fare to the springs, entrance tickets, and our lunch. There was no commentary about the history and geography of the hot springs. For $150 less we could have walked around on our own and taken our own photos.
Great way to see the hot springs of Beppu!
112irinit,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We travelled with our family to Beppu & our guide Shin was great in taking us around the hot springs of Beppu with interesting facts & knowledge of the area. We then had a delicious meal based on Shin’s recommendation. A definite must while visiting Beppu, we cannot recommend him enough!
Wonderful, personalized experience in Beppu and Oita!
bernardoaT556KA,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Shin-san for such a wonderful private tour in Beppu and Oita! Shin went out of his way to personalize the tour, making my journey in this part of Japan special. We started with the "Hells" of Beppu, and he shared his detailed knowledge of the hot springs and their cultural significance in a captivating manner. He made sure to learn my interests and take me "off the beaten path" to help me discover parts of Beppu and Oita that I never would have found on my own. At one stop on the tour I even caught a glimpse of how he approaches teaching music, and I can say with confidence that if you decide to take his guitar or hand pan instruction you will find that he is a capable and understanding teacher who will personalize your lessons. Indeed, both as a tour guide and as a music instructor, Shin-san will meet you where you are in your journey.
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