“Showa” is a Japanese era name corresponding to the years from 1926 (Showa 1) to 1989 (Showa 64). Yufuin Showa-kan is an institution offering an experience of the flavor of the Showa period through its concept of old steetscapes. In particular, it highlights the Showa 30s (1955–1965), which was the height of the economic boom years in Japan, by presenting reproductions of Showa period streetscapes.

Showa Retro Park Yufuin Showakan -ALWAYS- Admission Ticket

A museum of fragrance, great for fragrance lovers. You also get a chance to create your own unique fragrance that you can take home (at a separate cost). 

Oita Fragrance Museum Admission Ticket

Full-fledged zazen experience at a historical temple.
Interaction with priests and preaching time are very valuable.
You can feel the history of 1300 years remaining on the Kunisaki Peninsula.
You can experience the Rokugo Manzan culture of Shinto Buddha training.
You can experience a little bit of a monk's day.

Sengfukuji Authentic Zazen Experience

You will be able to experience the uniqueness of the Kunisaki Peninsula while carefully telling Mr. Iwakiri, the writer of Nanami Shima.
Currently, Nanashiru is produced only in the Kunisaki Peninsula in Japan and is a very valuable raw material for tatami mats.
You can experience nature while feeling the nature in a place where the countryside is recognized as a World Agricultural Heritage site.

The taste of "Kunisaki Nanashima Rushi". Only sandals

Harmony Land is a Sanrio Theme Park located in Hiji city of Oita Prefecture. This park is for anyone who loves Sanrio and wants to enjoy the "kawaii" atmosphere in Kyushu. You can also view many of their attractions and shows that feature the many Sanrio characters such as "Kitty's Dream Factory."

Skip the Line: Harmony Land Advance Passport Ticket (for foreign residents ONLY)

・ You can teach the potter teacher carefully
・ Design unique to Hiji-machi, Oita prefecture, featuring “Keijo Castle Rei”
・ Making your own work
・ Fun pottery experience
・ Matcha bowl, Karei dish, or 2 cups can be made.
* For groups, only matcha bowl

Hiji ware pottery experience (handicraft pottery)

This is an experience of choosing a kimono, dressing it, and taking a photo at an old private house. An old 78-year-old villa that inherits the history and culture of Beppu when it was glamorous. Regardless of nationality, age, or gender, we want you to experience the unusual genuine excitement.

Experience dressing your own kimono! With photo shooting in old private house

This cycling tour is designed for an experience of enjoying the best views and sightseeing points in Beppu. The descending cycling starts from 500 meters above the sea level down to the coastline. You would be very impressed with the wonderful mountains and ocean scenery.

The tour will start from the best scenic location.　
The first half tour will be cycling down from the beautiful mountains.
Enjoy sightseeing such as "JigokuMeguri" by the way.
The second half tour will be cycling along the beautiful coast beach.
Free Onsen spa is available at the terminal hotel.

The first half course is a easy part because of downhill biking from beautiful mountains. The first sightseeing place is "MyobanOnsen", much Onsen steams come out from hot springs. 
The second half course is a beautiful coastline cycling. 

Organizer will arrange and manage bikes to the starting point. We require that the participants should be at least 155 cm tall and be able to freely ride a bicycle. 


Full-Day Self-Guided Bike Tour in Beppu

This cycling is designed for the best scenery and sightseeing of Beppu. Most courses starting from 500 meters above sea level are descending courses. Participants will be impressed by the beautiful mountain and sea views.

・ The tour starts from the place with the best scenery.
・ The first half is beautiful mountain downhill cycling
・ On the way, you can also enjoy sightseeing such as “Hell Tour”
・ Beautiful coastline cycling in the second half
・ Free hot spring bathing at the final inn

This is a private cycling tour without a guide.
The starting point, Jumonbara Observatory, is a 30-minute bus ride from Beppu Station.
Immediately after the start, you can go to the "Kannawa Jigoku Park", which is famous for its hell steamed pudding, and the "Kannawa Hell Zone Park" and the "Hell Tour". I can do it.

The second half of the course is cycling along the beautiful Beppu Bay coastline.
There is also a free footbath at Beppu Seaside Sand Bath. Please enjoy slowly to the goal "Nogami Honkan".

Along the way, there are sightseeing spots and delicious lunch spots. We will guide you with your own maps and website navigation.

We carry bicycles to the starting point, so participants can come empty-handed. Most of the course is going down, so it's very easy. If you have luggage, we can carry it to the point of call.

The bicycle is a mountain bike called EspressoD24 from DAHON. It is very easy for beginners to ride. Return until 21:00 at night, so enjoy all day.

It is designed to cover almost all of the best sea and mountain landscapes and major spots in Beppu tourism. Please enjoy cycling at your own pace.

Beppu downhill cycling (no guide, only bicycle rental)

5 minutes walk from JR Beppu station. Experience the writing of kanji on a folding fan in calligraphy at the 78-year-old Kominka Guest House In @ Bloom @ Beppu, which inherits the history and culture of Beppu during the glamorous times.

Calligraphy experience in a historic building that was used as a lodging facility for the US military in the early Showa era (77 years old) that remains in Beppu city will be a special memory.

Regardless of nationality, age, or gender, we want you to experience the genuine excitement that is not an ordinary trip.

Calligraphy experience of writing kanji on a folding fan at an old private guest house that inherits the history and culture of Beppu

About Kitsuki

Kitsuki is located in the north-eastern part of Oita prefecture and forms the southern part of the Kunisaki Peninsula. Kitsuki covers 280 km2 (approximately 23 km north to south and 29 km east to west), which is 4.4% of the prefecture (6,339 km2). Kitsuki has a population of approximately 32,000 people. The city tree is the Bungo Plum and the city flower is the Calanthe discolor.

The topography is full of ups and downs from the seaside facing Beppu Bay to the surrounding mountains. Kitsuki is not only located near Oita airport but also the major cities of Beppu and Oita, the capital city of Oita prefecture. Kitsuki is also a strategic connecting point of three major roads: the Oita Airport road, the Usa-Beppu road and the Oita Expressway. 

Travel around the Kitsuki castle town with English tour guide!

“Once in a lifetime” hot springs - Yufuin. Everything is fitted into the surrounding nature, mountains, woods, grassland and rivers. It is a result of the people in Yufuin faithfully preserving the natural beauty of the town. Relax and enjoy the hot spring in the untouched nature.

Hot Spring Capital of Yufuin Rickshaw Tour

A calligraphy demonstration from a professional calligrapher

A gift from the calligrapher at the end of the lesson,

Calligraphy Demonstration and Lesson at a Traditional Japanese House

This activity is a full-fledged cosplay costume.
It is held for the limited time of the dolls.
The stage is a shrine shrine that you cannot usually enter.
The shrine's temple is located on the site of Nakatsu Castle.
If the weather is nice, you can go out of the temple and shoot behind the castle tower.
Until now, various women from their 20s to 60s have participated in this activity.
If you are interested, please become a princess and take a commemorative photo!

Princess experience

You can experience dyeing while having dye craftsmen carefully teach you.
Dyeing using Komon pattern is a valuable experience.
Dyed cotton cloth can be tailored to original tote bags, placemats, and drawstrings.
It is a valuable experience in the workshop.

Indigo dyeing experience with a small pattern learned from dye craftsmen

We have a wide range of traditional Kimonos in our store. We have been in the business for very long therefore we can help you choose and wear these traditional kimonos. You may even proceed to buy and take these kimonos home as a special souvenir from Japan if you like it.

1【SAKURA course】Walking Around in Beppu Wearing Kimono Rental 1 Day

Explore the Must-Sees in Beppu city with the first English-guided tour ever. 
This half-day tour highlights the best hells (jigoku) of the town, 
featuring iconic onsen steam panoramic views and authentic local experience. 
It is tailored for small groups, with private tour option also available at a reasonable rate. 

The Essential Beppu Tour for small groups

Great opportunity to enjoy the most local Onsen in Beppu and the amazing cuisine.
The guide will give you an introduction of rules in the local Onsen so it will be a painless experience.
This Onsen is Tattoo friendly as well. 
The whole experience including the dinner in Izakaya will be great memories in your journey.

Evening Walking Tour with Local Onsen and Izakaya Dinner Experience

The bike to rent is a mountain bike called Espresso D24 made by DAHON, which is very easy to ride.

The starting point is 500 meters above sea level, but we will deliver the bike to that position. Most of the course is downhill, so participants can easily enjoy cycling. Those who are not confident in their physical strength are OK. (For those who are more than 155 cm tall and can ride a bicycle on a daily basis.)

The course is the route where you can enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the mountains and the sea in Beppu. Local guides will cycle through the sights and recommended spots while cycling together.

Here is an overview of the course. In the first half, enjoy the panoramic mountain downhill. On the way, there are hot spring areas such as "Myoban Onsen", which is famous for hell steamed pudding, and "Kannawa Onsen" and "Shibaseki" hot spring, which are toured in hell. You can enjoy the feeling of a hot spring. The second half of the course is cycling along the beautiful coastline.

On the way, enjoy a local snack of hell steamed gourmet. Enjoy hell steamed pudding, eggs, potatoes, and pork man in various places.

The Galle Nogami Main Building is located in the center of Beppu city. Participants in this program can enjoy the hot springs of Nogami Honkan free of charge.

The bicycle can be returned by 21:00 at night, so it can be used as a foot for a full day sightseeing tour of Beppu besides the course.


Beppu downhill cycling (guided tour with hell steamed snack)

This cycling tour is designed for an experience of enjoying the best views and sightseeing points in Beppu. The descending cycling starts from 500 meters above the sea level down to the coastline.This cycling will be with a friendly local guide and it will give you a wonderful experience.

Enjoy with a friendly local guide.
The first half tour will be cycling down from beautiful mountains.
Enjoy sightseeing such as "JigokuMeguri" by the way.
Enjoy hot spring steamed Local Foods
The second half tour will be cycling along the beautiful coast beach.

Organizer will arrange and manage bikes to the starting point, the bicycle is DAHON's Espresso D24 mountain bike. We require that the participants should be at least 155 cm tall and be able to freely ride a bicycle.this is a 4 hours riding tour and we believe that you could enjoy this tour with our friendly guide.We also provide free luggage's store service to tour participants and the bicycles can be used until 21:00.
