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Beppu · Kyushu
Kyushu · 九州
Beppu
An onsen town on the east coast of Kyushu sitting on over two thousand registered hot spring sources — more than any other municipality in Japan — including the vividly coloured 'hells' of Kannawa.
- Best seasons
- Autumn · Winter · Spring
- JR Pass covers
- Yes
- Interests
- Onsen · Nature · Food & Dining
Highlights
What to see and do.
- Beppu Hells
- Sand baths
- Onsen hopping
- Jigoku Mushi (hell-steamed cooking)
- Kannawa area
When to go
Crowd levels by month.
Vermillion density shows how crowded the city feels each month. Darker cells mean more tourists and higher prices.
JanLow
FebLow
MarModerate
AprModerate
MayLow
JunLow
JulModerate
AugModerate
SepLow
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecLow
Where to stay
Neighbourhoods to consider.
Kannawa area
Traditional onsen town with steam vents and ryokans
onsenculture
Book ahead
Reservations that matter.
Most onsen are walk-in. Beppu Hells combo ticket available on-site.