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09/08/2026

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Beppu Tower: An Observation Deck Built in 1957 With 360-Degree Views

Beppu Tower has looked out over Beppu Bay since 1957. Its 16th and 17th floors give 360-degree views of the city, sea, mountains and onsen steam, with an art museum, sauna terrace and capsule hotel on the floors below. Hours, tickets, access and the best time to go.

08/28/2026

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Sightseeing

Beppu and Yufuin in Winter: Japan’s Two Iconic Onsen Towns at Their Most Beautiful

There are places that go beyond anything you might imagine when you hear the word onsen. You’ve already done Tokyo and Kyoto, and now you want […]

08/25/2026

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Onsen

Suginoi Hotel Beppu: A Hillside Resort with Three Onsen Zones Overlooking Beppu Bay — Day Use & Stay Guide

Suginoi Hotel sits 250 meters above Beppu Bay with three buildings and three onsen zones — Tanayu's terraced open-air baths, the swimsuit-friendly Aqua Garden, and guests-only Sorayu. Day-use hours, tattoo rules and how to get there from Beppu Station.

08/25/2026

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Onsen

Sand Bathing in Beppu: 3 Different Sunayu Experiences — Which One Is Right for You? [2026]

Beppu has three very different sand baths — historic Takegawara Onsen downtown, the seafront SHONIN PARK Sand Spa, and steam-heated Hyotan Onsen in Kannawa. Compare time limits, reservations, hours and access to find the sunayu that suits you.

08/18/2026

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Travel Tips

The Ultimate Beppu Onsen Day Trip Plan from Fukuoka (2026 Guide)

Beppu is an easy day trip from Fukuoka: about 2 hours by JR Sonic or 2.5 by highway bus. Compare fares, then plan sand baths, mud baths and the Hells of Beppu.

07/07/2026

girl with tattoo in Beppu Japanese hot spring tattoo friendly onsen

07/07/2026

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Onsen

The Ultimate 2026 Map Guide to Tattoo Friendly Onsen in Beppu

Have Tattoos but Still Want to Enjoy an Onsen in Japan? Beppu Welcomes You Let’s clear up the biggest worry for many travelers to Japan right […]

03/12/2026

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Sightseeing

Beppu Cherry Blossom Guide 2026: Scenic Sakura Spots to Enjoy with World-Class Onsen

Welcome to Spring 2026! There is perhaps no more iconic image of Japan than delicate pink cherry blossoms framing a majestic landscape. But in Beppu, a […]

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

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Onsen

Best Private Onsens in Beppu: A Guide for Modest Travelers, Couples & Families

Maybe you love the idea of Japanese hot springs but aren’t quite ready to go “completely naked” with strangers. Maybe you have tattoos and are worried […]

02/03/2026

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The Ultimate Guide to the Beppu Hells: Exploring Japan’s Volcanic Wonders

If you are traveling to Kyushu in 2026, the Beppu Hells (known locally as Beppu Jigoku) are likely at the top of your list. Unlike the […]

02/03/2026

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Sightseeing

Kamado Jigoku Guide: How to Enjoy Beppu’s Most Hands-On Hell Experience

If you are planning a trip to the world’s hot spring capital, you’ve likely heard of the “Hells of Beppu” (Jigoku Meguri). These aren’t hot springs […]

12/09/2025

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Food and Shopping

Jigoku-Mushi Gourmet Guide: Beppu’s Heavenly Steams

Surprise! Beppu’s hot springs aren’t just for soaking — they’re also for cooking.Long before sous vide or steam ovens made their way into modern kitchens, locals […]

12/02/2025