Explore Beppu, one of the world's top hot spring towns, with a friendly local guide by Car.
This private tour starts at Umi Jigoku, a beautiful cobalt-blue hot spring surrounded by a peaceful garden.

Walk through Kannawa Onsen, a charming town full of steam and history.
The tour is flexible and tailored to your interests — food, photos, or relaxation.

Possible experiences:
• Try Jigoku Mushi (steam cooking)
• Visit shrines, scenic spots, or hidden cafes
• Private onsen bath (optional)
• Sound meditation (on request)
• Vegan or vegetarian options available

Transportation:
Up to 3 guests can ride in a Volkswagen up! for a comfortable private trip.
Groups of 4+ use a taxi (extra cost).

Details:
• Flexible start — tell us your preferred time
• Recommended: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
• Meeting: Umi Jigoku (next to Cafeteria Umi)
• Admission and transport not included
• Private tour (may be shared if others join)
• 2-person rate applies if booked solo

Autumn and winter are is best season!

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

Start your day with a guided visit to Beppu's famous Umi Jigoku and Oniishi Jigoku, followed by a scenic ride on the Beppu Ropeway to Mt. Tsurumi's summit. Enjoy cool mountain air and panoramic views with your English-speaking guide by private car.
After descending, you'll board a local bus (without the guide) and head to the charming hot spring town of Yufuin. From this point, the tour becomes self-guided. You'll receive a custom English map with recommendations for walking through Yufuin's highlights—Yunotsubo Street, Lake Kinrinko, cafés, shops, and hot springs. This format gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

If you would prefer a private driver or guide in Yufuin, optional arrangements are available upon request. However, the self-guided format is the most budget-friendly and flexible option.

Please note: This tour does not include travel insurance. This activity is very safe but We recommend that participants have valid overseas travel insurance!

Discover Beppu and Yufuin Nature and Onsen Trip

◆An English-speaking guide takes you on a half-day Hell tour of Beppu.

◆At Umi Jigoku, you can enjoy a deep blue hell and a Japanese garden where you can enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers and scenery.

◆There are unique objects and signboards in the garden of Kamado Jigoku, so there is no doubt that you can take interesting pictures♪

◆In Jigokumushi, you can put your favorite ingredients in the boiling steam, and eat them. Taste the power of nature! (Food charges are not included.)

◆At Ideyu-zaka, you can experience the retro charm of the stone-paved slope where white steam rises between traditional wooden inns. This heart of Kannawa invites you to discover hidden foot baths and the timeless warmth of a village frozen in time.

Beppu: Half Day HELL Sightseeing Private Guide Tour

[Hot Spring Experience in Nature + Jigokumushi Steamed Snacks Experience Plan]
Enjoy a hot spring experience immersed in the natural environment of a bamboo grove clearing.
After relaxing, enjoy some Jigokumushi steamed eggs and pudding. You can also visit the Yunohana-goya huts, where "Yunohana," a naturally-derived bath salt, has been made since the Edo period. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a panoramic view from the mountainside overlooking Beppu Bay.

*Please bring your swimsuit as this is a mixed-gender bath.
*According to the guest's schedule, this tour can be concluded in Myouban Onsen area or Umijigoku.

Beppu Private Tour - Onsen Experience in nature

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Beppu in this guided sake-tasting & bar-hopping tour. Starting with a sake-tasting experience at Space Beppu - a renovated century-old Japanese house & community space, you'll then move on to two further 'izakaya' (bars), where you'll be able to immerse yourself in the quirky alleys of Beppu's 'shitamachi' (downtown) area. With your guide, you'll be able to communicate with locals seamlessly without having to worry about those daunting hand-written Japanese menus!

Beppu Foodie Crawl: Sake-tasting and Izakaya

This walking tour takes you along part of the Kyushu Saigoku Pilgrimage, a route with a 1,280-year history. The five-kilometer route, with an elevation difference of 200 meters, takes about 3 hours to complete on foot.
During the tour, you'll gain deeper insights into Buddhism and Japanese life.
In terms of Buddhism, you can pray to the stone Buddhas and learn about the religion's characteristics as it traveled from China to Korea and eventually to Japan.
You'll also gain insight into the origins of the route, and the significance of the 270 stone Buddhas.
When it comes to life in Japan, you'll discover the blessings of the sea and mountains that surround the pilgrimage route. The sea on the opposite shore is not only a spectacular sight but also nurtures abundant resources and offers numerous opportunities to learn about the plants and monkeys that inhabit the surrounding mountains.
You'll experience a more authentic side of Japan that you won't find in urban sightseeing.

Discover 270 Buddha Statues on a 1,280-year-old Pilgrimage Route

Complete Steam Bath Experience Plan
Dropping Favorite Ingredients Into Hell-Eat Them and Go to Heaven.
Purchase vegetables and other ingredients at local supermarkets and then make Jigokumushi (a steamed dish) using the steam from the bath. Afterwards, you will also have the opportunity to take a dip in the Jigokumushi steam yourself. This plan includes making a steamed dish, as well as steaming your own body. A mini hot spring therapy experience you can enjoy both the internal benefits and external charms of Beppu's hot springs. Experience the charm of Beppu's hot springs with your whole body.
*The Kannawa Mushiyu steam bath experience is only for high school students and above. If you are traveling with a junior high school student or younger, it's possible to change to another hot spring. 
*Not recommended for those who don't like dark or confined spaces (you will enter a small dark place).
*Please be sure to inform your guide if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.


Beppu Hot Springs Bath and Make Jigokumushi Dish in Kyushu Japan

Discover Beppu's rich bamboo heritage and stunning hot springs on this private tour. 

Start your journey at the Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center, where you'll create your own bamboo bell guided by local artisans. 

Next, marvel at the vibrant cobalt waters of Umi Jigoku, a hot spring celebrated for its stunning beauty and history. 

Stroll through the charming Ideyu-zaka street, immersed in the nostalgic atmosphere of Beppu's steam town culture. 

This experience is perfect for art lovers and families looking to explore Japan's unique traditions. 

- Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Hands-on bamboo crafting and cultural insights
- Admission to Umi Jigoku and local guide included

Beppu Bamboo Crafting & Umi Jigoku Private Tour

Begin your tour at the legendary Beppu Jigoku Meguri (Hell Tour), where you can witness surreal geothermal sights like blood-red hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and steaming geysers. These natural wonders are not for bathing, but are perfect for unforgettable photos and cultural insight.

Next, visit a traditional onsen footbath or public bathhouse to experience Beppu's therapeutic waters for yourself. Even a short soak is relaxing and deeply local.

Then, head to the Kannawa District, where old wooden houses and narrow lanes are shrouded in steam rising from the streets. Enjoy a unique local treat: onsen-steamed cuisine, where vegetables, eggs, and buns are cooked using natural hot spring steam—healthy, flavorful, and fun to watch being made.

End your tour with a walk through the Beppu Station area, where you can shop for handcrafted souvenirs, enjoy a cafe, or grab a bite of the local specialty, toriten (tempura chicken).

Half-day Tours in Beppu