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The Oita Prefectural Art Museum (OPAM, ‘啪Œ§—§”üpŠÙ, Ōita Kenritsu Bijutsukan) is an art museum located about 30 minutes away from central Beppu in downtown Oita City. Not to be mistaken with the nearby Oita City Museum, the Oita Prefectural Art Museum was opened in April 2015 in an eye-catching building designed by Japanese architect Ban Shigeru, who is known for his innovative designs that often incorporate structural elements made of cardboard and paper.

The exterior of the building is encased in a wooden facade which resembles woven bamboo handicrafts, and features large glass walls that fold up, blending the indoor and outdoor spaces of the museum. Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted by a large atrium featuring a museum shop and space for large art installations besides the ticket counter.

The art galleries are located on the third floor of the museum and can be accessed via a spacious entryway with a gently curved, wood lattice ceiling. The museum displays a variety of art genres in its temporary exhibitions such as paintings and sculptures, and also branches out into other art genres including poetry and performance art.

The museum's modest permanent exhibition is also located on the third floor and features paintings and other art pieces by local artists from Oita with an emphasis on Edo Period painter Tanomura Chikuden and the modern painters Fukuda Heihachiro and Takayama Tasuo.

Getting there and around

The Oita Prefectural Art Museum is a 15 minute walk from Oita Station. Oita Station is a 15 minute train ride from Beppu (15 minutes, 280 yen one way, 1-3 trains per hour, covered by the Japan Rail Pass and Kyushu Rail Pass).

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    • Yamada Bessou
      Mid-range
      Within a 10-minute walk from Beppu Station. Free WiFi is 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.
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    • BEPPU HOSTEL U&T
      Budget-friendly
      250 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.
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    • AMANE resort GAHAMA
      Luxury
      Situated 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.
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    • AMANE resort SEIKAI
      Luxury
      Boasting 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.
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    • GALLERIA MIDOBARU
      Luxury
      Set 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.
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    • Beppu Kannawa Onsen HIROMIYA
      Budget-friendly
      Featuring 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.
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    • Kannawaen
      Luxury
      Kannawaen 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.
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    • Beppu Nagomitsuki
      Mid-range
      Located 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.
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    • Ryotei Matsubaya
      Luxury
      Boasting 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.
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    • Terrace Midoubaru
      Mid-range
      Terrace 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.
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