Top Oita Prefecture Walking Tours - page 2

Discover Beppu's rich bamboo heritage and stunning hot springs on this private tour. Start your journey at the Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center, where you'll create your own bamboo bell guided by local artisans. Next, marvel at the vibrant cobalt waters of Umi Jigoku, a hot spring celebrated for its stunning beauty and history. Stroll through the charming Ideyu-zaka street, immersed in the nostalgic atmosphere of Beppu's steam town culture. This experience is perfect for art lovers and families looking to explore Japan's unique traditions. - Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes - Private tour for a personalized experience - Hands-on bamboo crafting and cultural insights - Admission to Umi Jigoku and local guide included

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Beppu in this guided sake-tasting & bar-hopping tour. Starting with a sake-tasting experience at Space Beppu - a renovated century-old Japanese house & community space, you'll then move on to two further 'izakaya' (bars), where you'll be able to immerse yourself in the quirky alleys of Beppu's 'shitamachi' (downtown) area. With your guide, you'll be able to communicate with locals seamlessly without having to worry about those daunting hand-written Japanese menus!

Step back in time and explore Kitsuki, a beautifully preserved samurai town in Oita Prefecture. Kitsuki is Japan’s only “sandwich-style” castle town, with samurai homes on both hills and merchants once living below. Stroll its stone-paved slopes and quiet lanes to feel the Edo-era charm. This cultural experience includes wearing a kimono, walking through historic streets, and enjoying a tea ceremony ! Transportation is not included. Taxis or public transit from Beppu. Round-trip taxi costs are around ¥20,000–¥25,000. You’ll also visit Nakano Sake Brewery, a six-generation family brewery, to taste award-winning Chiebijin sake. Please note: This tour is partially self-guided. A local guide will join you for part of the experience, while other segments will follow a provided itinerary. This activity does not include insurance. Please ensure you have personal travel insurance for any injuries or damages. Please reservation 1 week before. Kimono rentals are not available on Wednesdays.

Complete Steam Bath Experience Plan Dropping Favorite Ingredients Into Hell-Eat Them and Go to Heaven. Purchase vegetables and other ingredients at local supermarkets and then make Jigokumushi (a steamed dish) using the steam from the bath. Afterwards, you will also have the opportunity to take a dip in the Jigokumushi steam yourself. This plan includes making a steamed dish, as well as steaming your own body. A mini hot spring therapy experience you can enjoy both the internal benefits and external charms of Beppu's hot springs. Experience the charm of Beppu's hot springs with your whole body. *The Kannawa Mushiyu steam bath experience is only for high school students and above. If you are traveling with a junior high school student or younger, it’s possible to change to another hot spring. *Not recommended for those who don’t like dark or confined spaces (you will enter a small dark place). *Please be sure to inform your guide if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.