10/22/2026
Since 1922, Hyotan Onsen in Beppu’s Kannawa district has filled its baths with 100°C spring water cooled by bamboo, without diluting it with tap water. In […]
10/20/2026
Beppu is made up of eight hot spring areas rather than a single onsen town. They stretch from the bay up into the hills, each with […]
10/15/2026
Over the years, Beppu has become a new pilgrimage destination for Demon Slayer fans, centered on Hachiman Kamado Shrine and the Jigoku Meguri (Hell Tour). Real […]
10/15/2026
Beppu has more hot spring sources and a greater volume of hot spring water than anywhere else in Japan. But sheer volume is only part of […]
09/29/2026
From Fukuoka, the limited express Sonic gets you there in as little as 2 hours and 1 minute, and the highway bus "Toyonokuni-go" takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes — staying overnight is the best way to take it all in, but Beppu is close enough to Fukuoka that even a day trip gives you a real taste of it.
09/08/2026
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
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
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
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.
07/07/2026
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
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
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 […]
