4-Hour Beppu Hot Spring Tour with Beppu Hot Spring Master Guidance

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Learn the rules and procedures for enjoying traditional Japanese hot springs
• 02 Be guided by a designated Beppu Hot Spring Master
• 03 Visit several traditional hot springs in Beppu
• 04 Collect an onsen book and stamp note to remember the experience

Learn how to become a Beppu Hot Spring Master on this guided experience in Beppu, Japan's famous onsen destination. Stop at a café to understand traditional hot spring etiquette, rules, and procedures before visiting several authentic hot springs. Along the way, your guide will help you purchase an onsen book and stamp note to commemorate the experience. This tour offers an engaging introduction to Beppu's onsen culture and timeless traditions.

Learn how to become a Beppu Hot Spring Master on this guided experience in Beppu, Japan's famous onsen destination.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Beppu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Beppu Hot Spring Master Experience

• Start from JR Beppu Station.
• We will move to a café, where your guide will explain how to become a Beppu Hot Spring Master.
• Your guide will also explain the rules and etiquette for enjoying Japanese hot springs.
• The guide will help you buy a stamp note and an onsen book.
• We will visit several traditional hot springs.
• Return to JR Beppu Station.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English guiding and lecture

What's Not Included

Transportation fare

Admission fare

Lunch

What to bring

• Small towel
• Bath towel (optional)

Know before you go

• Please do not bring valuables.
• Hot spring water can change the color of your metal accessories.
• In this tour, you will learn how to become a Beppu hot spring master.
• There are several rules and procedures to properly enjoy traditional Japanese hot springs.
• Our guide has been designated a Beppu Hot Spring Master twice.
• Make sure to gather the proper information to fully enjoy the hot springs in Japan.
• When meeting for the tour, please bring your own hand towel and bath towel. Additionally, we kindly ask that you bring your own basket and soap.
• Feel free to ask any questions before the tour.
• Let's enjoy the hot spring tour in the onsen paradise of Beppu!
• We provide this tour only in February.
• If you would like to do this tour in other months, please ask.
• Note: Please bring your own bath towel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Beppu Station, 12 駅前町 別府市 大分県 日本

Tour start

12-13 Ekimaechō, Beppu, Oita 874-0935, Japan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.