Private Tour Hot Spring Beppu Onsen Blue Hell Custom Tour by Car

About this experience

Explore Beppu, one of the world’s top hot spring towns, on a completely private tour with a friendly local guide by car. Pickup and drop-off at your cruise port or hotel are included for a safe and stress-free experience. Visit Umi Jigoku and explore historic Kannawa Onsen, filled with steam, hot springs, and local culture. The tour can be customized to your interests. Autumn, winter, and spring are some of the best seasons to experience Beppu, with beautiful seasonal scenery, fresh mountain air, and warm hot springs. Enjoy Japanese sweets at local cafes, relax around peaceful Shidaka Lake or scenic mountain viewpoints, and discover hidden spots loved by locals. Optional private onsen baths, sound meditation, and vegan or vegetarian-friendly food are also available. Enjoy local steam-cooked cuisine, quiet backstreets of Kannawa, seasonal nature, and beautiful views of Beppu’s mountains and ocean—all at your own pace on a safe, comfortable private tour.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   steam food is very popular and tasty!! Enjoy the food. The taste will be tripled! !

2. Stop 2

   Enjoy Beppu's famous Japanese sweets after taking a hot spring bath! Have a relaxing time! !

3. Stop 3 · 30min

   You can see the beautiful blue hot springs gushing out naturally. There is also a Japanese garden, a souvenir shop, a red hot spring, and a cafe. I hope you enjoy it.

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   ロープウェイで気軽に山頂へ行ける鶴見岳。山頂からは別府湾や由布岳、遠くの山々まで見渡せる絶景が広がります。春の花、秋の紅葉、冬の霧氷など四季折々の自然を楽しめる、別府を代表する絶景スポットです。

5. Stop 5 · 1h

   鉄輪温泉の「地獄蒸し工房」では、温泉の蒸気を使った別府名物「地獄蒸し」を楽しめます。野菜や肉、ご飯などを自分で蒸す体験もでき、温泉地ならではの食文化を気軽に味わえる人気スポットです。

6. Stop 6 · 1h

   別府の伝統工芸「竹細工」の魅力に触れられる施設です。美しい竹工芸品の展示を楽しめるほか、竹を使ったものづくり体験もできます。職人の技や別府の文化を身近に感じられる、海外旅行者にもおすすめのスポットです。

7. Stop 7 · 1h

   別府の山あいにある自然豊かな志高湖。湖の周りを散歩したり、季節の景色を眺めながらのんびり過ごせます。白鳥や野鳥にも出会え、温泉街のにぎわいから少し離れて、静かな別府の自然を楽しめる癒しのスポットです。

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• There is a cafe next to the ticket office beside of umijigoku. Please wait there and relax. We start normally PM 14:00!! But if you like to adjust a schedule let us know it!!

End point

• After taking a hot spring bath, you may go to a dinner or spend some time here.

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.