Explore Beppu
Onsen Culture
A Two‑Night, Three‑Day Onsen Journey
to Restore Your Body and Soul
A Beppu Onsen Wellness Journey
Rooted in 700 Years of Tradition
Located about two hours by train from Fukuoka in Kyushu, Beppu is one of Japan’s largest hot‑spring destinations. Known for its eight unique onsen districts—each with its own water qualities, scenery, and character—Beppu flourished as a healing hot‑spring destination during the 13th to 17th centuries. With the development of modern transportation in the late 19th century, it grew into a popular destination for leisure travel. Today, specialists continue to study how Beppu’s diverse mineral springs contribute to health, medical care, and beauty, drawing increasing attention from the field of wellness tourism.
In Kannawa Onsen, famous for its iconic steam-filled landscape, visitors can experience the 700‑year‑old tradition of mushi‑yu, a steam bath known for its meditative, detoxifying qualities. This quiet practice offers a moment to reset both mind and body.
As you enjoy the timeless atmosphere of Japan’s historic hot‑spring culture, Beppu offers a restorative destination where well‑being, beauty, and a renewed sense of vitality naturally emerge.
FEATURE
Beppu: Where a Wild Landscape
Gives Rise to a Living Hot‑Spring Tradition
People once feared this area—now famous for its “hell tours”—for the nearly 100‑degree steam erupting from the ground, and cultural development remained limited for many years. It is said that around 1296, the Buddhist monk Ippen, founder of the Ji‑shū school, cast stones inscribed with sacred texts into the springs, calming the turbulent land. It is also said that he created mushi‑yu, a steam bath that uses the high‑temperature vapors rising from the earth, offering relief to people suffering from serious illnesses.
For the people of ancient Japan, a volatile landscape was both an object of awe and a focus of spiritual belief—one of the countless deities found in nature. The story of Ippen, who traveled across the country to comfort those in hardship and opened a healing hot‑spring site by drawing upon the power of the earth, reflects a deep expression of Japan’s traditional spirituality and its view of nature.
More than 750 years later, Beppu’s hot springs continue to draw out a natural sense of vitality, offering travelers a place of quiet restoration and the gentle comfort of steam‑filled onsen scenery—a source of emotional renewal that endures to this day.
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DAY 1 HIGHLIGHT
Wellness and Quiet Restoration in Beppu
Warm your body in a seaside sand bath, letting the gentle heat draw out what it no longer needs.
Then make your way up the hill to your hotel, where the signature steam-filled landscape of Beppu unfolds below. Settle into your suite, soak in your private onsen, and raise a glass as the sunset reflects across Beppu Bay.
In the spirit of a wellness journey, this time is devoted simply to restoring your body and easing your mind.
DAY 2 HIGHLIGHT
Kannawa Onsen: A Mindful Journey
Through Deep Hot‑Spring Heritage
Kannawa Onsen retains a distinctive atmosphere that reflects the presence of the monk Ippen, who once brought calm to this volcanic land.
As steam rises from every corner of the town, the streets evoke its history as a thriving hot‑spring community. Experience mushi‑yu, the steam bath said to have been created 750 years ago to bring relief to those suffering from serious illnesses.
Following the lineage of Japan’s deep hot‑spring culture, the path naturally leads into a state of mindfulness.
DAY 3 HIGHLIGHT
A Journey into
Beppu’s Bamboo Craft Art
Bamboo craft has supported Japanese daily life since ancient times.
Its intricate weaving techniques and the natural flexibility of bamboo embody a quiet form of Japanese sustainability. As interior art or everyday lifestyle pieces, these works continue to captivate travelers.
Encountering the traditional aesthetics and craftsmanship that grew alongside Beppu’s hot‑spring culture offers a gentle moment to reconnect with one’s own sense of beauty.
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TOUR PLAN
Facility Information
Sand SPA Beppu Kaihin Sunaba
795-1 Shoningahama-cho, Beppu City, Oita 874-0023, Japan
TEL:0977-75-6360
14:00
Arrival at Beppu Station — Sand Bath Detox
• Natural sand baths once used by many hot‑spring visitors along Beppu’s coastline since the 1500s
• Warm your body as heated sand, enriched with hot‑spring water, gently envelops you while you enjoy an open seaside view and a quiet moment of detox
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16:00
Hotel Check‑in — Wellness Time
– Overlooking Beppu’s iconic steam‑filled townscape from a hillside retreat
– Suite rooms with private open‑air baths, open terraces and pools, and time to unwind at the spa
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19:00
Bungo‑mae” Sushi Dinner
– Seasonal seafood from the Bungo Sea, brought in from Oita’s richly contoured coastline
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WANDER COMPASS BEPPU
11‑17 Ekimaecho, Ekimachi 1‑chome Beppu BIS South Building, Beppu City, Oita 874‑0935
TEL:0977-75-8716
09:00
Wonder Compass start
– A local concierge plans your Beppu visit.
– AM: A Welcome Buddy guides you to Jigoku sites or shrine visits.
– Lunch: jigoku-mushi dishes.
– PM: exploring Beppu’s evening scene.
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13:00
Local Gastronomy: “Jigoku‑mushi” Steamed Lunch
– Enjoy hot‑spring steamed dishes once favored by Edo‑period spa visitors.
– Try steaming the ingredients yourself while learning the history behind this traditional method, which draws out the natural flavors of each ingredient
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14:00
Kannawa Onsen: Mindful Walk
– Explore Kannawa, a historic hot-spring district shaped by centuries of onsen culture.
– Guided walk through the onsen town
17:00
Beppu Station Evening Stroll
– Meet your Welcome Buddy again and explore Beppu’s nightlife.
– Beppu Station Market, craft beer bars, toriten restaurants, seafood places, bars, and Japanese-style snack bars (small, locally run nightspots).”
09:00
Free time
– Enjoy the morning freely after checking out.
– A second Kannawa steam bath is also a good option.
Facility Information
Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center
8-2-13 Higashisoen Beppu City 874-0836,Japan.
TEL:0977-23-1072
14:00
Bamboo craft tour
– Discover Beppu’s traditional bamboo craftsmanship.
– Workshop, gallery, shop, and optional custom orders with artisans.
15:00
From Beppu Station to your next destination
– Wishing you a pleasant journey ahead.
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– Experiences and budgets can be arranged to suit your needs.
– For a customised 2-night, 3-day Beppu tour, feel free to contact the concierge via the form below.”
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