Beppu: Getting there and around
How to travel between Beppu and Tokyo
By train
Take the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kokura Station and transfer to the Sonic limited express train for Beppu. The entire one way trip takes about 6 hours and costs around 25,000 yen. Japan Rail Pass holders will require an additional hour, because they cannot use Nozomi trains along the Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, and should instead travel by Hikari and Sakura trains with an additional transfer at Shin-Osaka Station.
By air
JAL, ANA, Solaseed, Peach Aviation and Jetstar Japan operate frequent flights between Tokyo (mostly Haneda Airport, except Peach and Jetstar which use Narita Airport) and Oita Airport near Beppu. Flight duration is 90 minutes. The regular one way fare by JAL and ANA is about 40,000 yen, but discount tickets are usually available for around 11,500 to 27,000 yen. Fares by Solaseed Air are typically 20 percent lower than those by JAL and ANA, while the fares by Peach and Jetstar start from around 6,000 yen.
The one way bus journey between Oita Airport and Beppu takes 40 minutes and costs 1500 yen. All buses stop at Beppu Kitahama, and a few buses also serve JR Beppu Station. Several rental car companies have an outlet at Oita Airport.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check current yen exchange rates.
Getting around

Beppu's attractions are spread all across the city and are best explored by rental car or bus. The city's bus network is operated by two companies: Kamenoi Bus and Oita Kotsu.
Kamenoi Bus provides access to most places in Beppu except the Takasakiyama Monkey Park and the Umitamago Aquarium. Kamenoi also offers practical one day and two day unlimited bus passes (900 and 1500 yen respectively) that cover all of the sites within central Beppu. Special wide versions of the passes (1600 and 2400 yen) include the buses to Yufuin. Oita Kotsu operates bus lines from central Beppu to the monkey park, the aquarium and to Oita Airport.
Highway buses and most airport buses stop at the Kitahama bus terminal, which can be reached from Beppu Station in about a 5-10 minute walk. Beppu Port, with ferry connections to Shikoku and Osaka, can be reached in a ten minute bus ride from Beppu Station or the Kitahama bus terminal.
The closest airport to Beppu is Oita Airport. Buses connect the airport with Beppu's Kitahama bus terminal in 45 minutes and for 1500 yen one way.

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Hotels around Beppu
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Yamada BessouWithin a 10-minute walk from Beppu Station, Yamada Bessou offers Japanese-style rooms with spacious natural hot spring baths. Free WiFi and free bicycle use are available. Surrounded by greenery, air-conditioned rooms have a seating area with large windows and garden views. They have tatami-mat flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Female guests can choose their yukata robe to wear in the room. Guests can reserve an outdoor hot spring bath for private use, or relax in the public indoor bath available 24 hours a day. Massage treatments can be arranged. The hotel offers free parking. Yamada Bessou serves a Japanese breakfast, with only fresh seasonal ingredients. Free coffee is offered at the lobby. Yamada Bessou Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the Takegawa Onsen hot spring area, and a 45-minute drive from Oita Airport. Beppu Station offers a 25-minute bus to Kannawa Onsen hot spring area.View on Booking.com
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BEPPU HOSTEL U&T250 metres from Beppu Tower, BEPPU HOSTEL U&T is set in Beppu and features a garden and a terrace. The property is close to Beppu Park, B-Con Plaza and Beppu Art Museum. The property is 3.1 km from Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet. Beppu Rakutenchi is 3.6 km from the guest house. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 39 km from BEPPU HOSTEL U&T.View on Booking.com
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AMANE resort GAHAMASituated in Beppu, 24 km from Oita Bank Dome, AMANE resort GAHAMA features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star ryokan offers luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. AMANE resort GAHAMA offers some units with sea views, and the rooms come with a balcony. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. AMANE resort GAHAMA offers 5-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Yufuin Motorcycle Museum is 24 km from the ryokan, while Beppu Station is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 33 km from AMANE resort GAHAMA.View on Booking.com
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AMANE resort SEIKAIBoasting luxurious guest rooms with open-air hot spring bath overlooking the ocean, AMANE resort SEIKAI is a 7-minute walk from JR Beppu Daigaku Station. It features spacious public hot spring baths and a spa salon. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area, and parking is available at no charge. Fitted with dark wooden flooring and chic furnishings, each spacious room offers great ocean views. Guests can unwind on comfortable sofas or tatami (woven-straw) mats, and watch Blu-ray movies on a flat-screen TV. The Seikai provides large public baths and hot tubs on the ground floor and top floor. Spa Sheer Pearl offers ultimate relaxation with delicate massages and treatments. A gift shop and drink vending machines are available on site, and luggage can be stored at the 24-hour front desk for free. JR Beppu Station is a 15-minute drive and Oita Airport is a 40-minute drive from the property. Beppu Jigoku-meguri hot springs are within a 15-minute drive. Umitamago Aquarium is a 30-minute drive away. Gen serves traditional Japanese cuisine using seasonal and local ingredients. Eitaro restaurant offers various fresh seafood meals, while Japanese-Western fusion dishes can be enjoyed at Ban-ya.View on Booking.com
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Beppu Kannawa Onsen HIROMIYAFeaturing 2-star accommodation, Beppu Kannawa Onsen HIROMIYA is located in Beppu, 22 km from Yufuin Motorcycle Museum and 26 km from Oita Bank Dome. With a shared lounge, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the ryokan every room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near Beppu Kannawa Onsen HIROMIYA include Oita Fragrance Museum, Yukemori Observatory and Yama Jigoku. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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GALLERIA MIDOBARUSet in Beppu, 18 km from Yufuin Motorcycle Museum, GALLERIA MIDOBARU offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and free shuttle service. All rooms have a balcony with views of the city. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. At GALLERIA MIDOBARU all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast. GALLERIA MIDOBARU offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Beppu, like cycling. Oita Bank Dome is 25 km from GALLERIA MIDOBARU, while Beppu Station is 5.2 km away. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 40 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com
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KannawaenKannawaen is an entirely non-smoking accommodation that features a garden, terrace and bar in Beppu. 100 metres from Hells of Beppu, the property is also 500 metres away from Jigokumushikobo Kannawa. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests. There is an designated smoking area on site. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with mountain views. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of Asian dishes. The property has a hot spring bath. Popular points of interest near Kannawaen include Hyotan Onsen, Yukemori Observatory and Oita Fragrance Museum. Oita Airport is 31 km away.View on Booking.com
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Beppu NagomitsukiLocated in Beppu, 24 km from Yufuin Motorcycle Museum, Beppu Nagomitsuki provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 3-star ryokan offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 24 km from Oita Bank Dome. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include a wardrobe. An Asian breakfast is available daily at Beppu Nagomitsuki. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Beppu Station is 4.8 km from Beppu Nagomitsuki, while Oita Station is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 33 km from the ryokan.View on Booking.com
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Ryotei MatsubayaBoasting various natural hot spring baths and delicately prepared lavish Japanese meals, Ryotei Matsubaya offers chic guestrooms with Japanese aesthetic and a relaxing ambience. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The ryokan offers both Western-style rooms with wood-flooring and Japanese-style rooms fitted with traditional futon bedding. Each air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Some rooms feature an en suite bathroom. Matsubaya Ryotei offers free luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Some hot spring baths are available for private use. Massages can be arranged at an additional charge, and guests can request a car rental to explore the local area. A gift shop and drinks vending machines are available on site. JR Beppu Station is a 7-minute drive or taxi ride away, and Beppu Ropeway Station is a 15-minute drive from the property. Jigoku-meguri Hot Springs can be reached within a 15-minute drive, while Umitamago Aquarium is a 20-minute drive away. Featuring seasonal ingredients, Japanese multi-course meals are served at the spacious dining room.View on Booking.com
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Terrace MidoubaruTerrace Midoubaru is located a 15-minute drive from JR Beppu Station and boasts guestrooms with a semi open-air bath. Guests can soak in the hot spring bath. Private parking is available for an additional fee. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and blu-ray player. Rooms offer views of the sea or mountains. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. There is luggage storage space at the property. Beppu Ropeway is 1.5 km from Terrace Midoubaru, while Beppu Rakutenchi is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Oita Airport, 33 km from Terrace Midoubaru.View on Booking.com
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