Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Beppu, Japan
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Private Guide
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Admission Fee - Beppu Ropeway¥1,800.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Beppu Hell¥500.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
1
Yukemuri Observatory
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Beppu Ropeway
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mt. Yufu (Pass By)
3
Sagiridai Observatory
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Yufuin Area
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lake Kinrin
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Umi Jigoku
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Featured review
Jeffrey_F
We had an excellent tour of Bepppu. Our guide, Gin, did a wonderful job showing us all the sights that Beppu had to offer. The rope way to the top of the mountain gave us a good view of the city.
Reviews
5.0
based on 14 reviews
Patricia_D, May 2026
Gin arrived at our port about 30 minutes before the scheduled time and let us know, so we never had any concerns about how or where to meet him. The rest of the day went exactly like that: Gin had a wonderful schedule and kept us to it, all the while allowing idiosyncratic stops that he wove deftly into our day, allowing us to linger at shops, choose the scenic or shopping route, etc. In Yuifin Gin guided is to the shops with authentic Japanese merchandise, and helped translate for us so I could get chopsticks engraved with our grandchildren's names. He had previously requested our dietary choices, and then took us to a 400 year old former samurai restaurant for a tempura lunch and helped us order the best thing on the menu. After lunch Gin had booked a private onsen bath for us at a terrific iconic place that was over 100 years old. From there, after an hour's soak, we went to a place where we saw all 3 types of bubbling hot springs: the gray muddy one, the beautiful blue water, and the bubbling red hell. We got back to the ship exactly when scheduled. During the drive, conversation with Gin was lively and informative. We had a terrific day and give him the highest marks as a sociable and knowledgeable guide!
Robert_G, Apr 2026
Gin was an outstanding guide. He was knowledgeable, organized, and very easy to talk to. His in depth explanations were clear and full of interesting details, but never felt overwhelming. He balanced history, local culture, and practical tips perfectly.
What we especially appreciated was his warmth and attentiveness—he noticed what we were interested in and adjusted the pace and accordingly. The tour felt very personal rather than scripted.
I’d highly recommend booking a tour with Gin. He made the experience memorable and gave us a much deeper understanding of the area than we could have gotten on our own.
He gave us an amazing experience around Beppo. Best tour guide ever!
Nick_B, Apr 2026
Wonderful tour and lots of interaction with thevguide. Saw all we could in our timeframe. Lunch stop was perfect for those who want a causal experience. Guide was very flexible
Obieze_U, Apr 2026
An excellent experience and Gin was a blast the entire tour, showing and giving us in-depth explanations about not just Beppu & Yufuin but Japan as a whole. We would absolutely recommend this and especially recommend Gin.
Jeffrey_F, Mar 2026
We had an excellent tour of Bepppu. Our guide, Gin, did a wonderful job showing us all the sights that Beppu had to offer. The rope way to the top of the mountain gave us a good view of the city.
Stacey_N, Oct 2025
Gin picked us up on time and off we went to an observation tower to view the city with all the steam coming up. Then we went to the Hells. Our favorite was the Bloody Hell. He also took us to a restaurant where we used the steam to cook our meal. My husband needs knee surgery and Gin was so kind to go back to his office and get him a walker. As my husband knee was giving him a lot of bother, Gin took us to get some pain patches which really helped. He took us to his favorite sushi restaurant which we thoroughly enjoyed. As I needed a pair of shoes, he took us to a mall and was extremely patient with me while I was searching for the perfect pair.
He was extremely knowledgeable and definitely would use him again.
corbett_h, Sep 2025
We had an outstanding shore excursion experience in Beppu, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Beppu is one of those ports where if you just stick with the standard cruise ship excursions, you’ll likely end up with a very limited experience. Choosing an independent tour with Gin made all the difference. He took us beyond the usual stops—over the mountain to the scenic Yufuin shopping district, set up a private onsen experience just for our family, and then guided us to an incredible sushi restaurant where he sat down with us, helped us order a wide variety of dishes, and ensured we enjoyed the freshest sushi meal imaginable.
Gin is not only an exceptional guide but also a PhD student in travel and tourism, and it shows. His English is flawless, his car was spotless, and his knowledge, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the day special. He had an awesome attitude, was wonderful to talk to throughout the day, and took us to multiple highlights around Beppu. The kids absolutely loved him, and as parents we appreciated his patience, care, and expertise.
On the ship later, I spoke with people who had gone to the Dutch Village or just to see the sulfur springs, and many of them did not enjoy those excursions. Honestly, we had already seen plenty of sulfur springs elsewhere, and to spend your day just sitting on a bus to see another one seemed like a missed opportunity. By contrast, having Gin guide us through this personalized experience—Yufuin shopping, private onsen, phenomenal sushi, and multiple sights—was without question a far better way to spend both our time and our money.
Out of all the independent excursions we arranged during our 10-day cruise, Gin’s service in Beppu stood out as the best. He is a brilliant, kind, and capable human being who truly cares about delivering an unforgettable experience. We could not recommend Gin more highly—his professionalism and customer service are absolutely top-notch.
ChengHan_C, Jun 2025
We took this tour on our cruise ship stop, and highly recommend this over the cruise ship group tours. Our guide Gin was very personable, and was able to customize the itinerary to our interests. He even got us reservations at a local private Onsen (definitely recommend!).
Lauren_B, Jun 2025
We had a great time! Gun was a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. He made the experience great especially for our kids 18/20!
Deborah_W, May 2025
Gin was our guide and he was amazing. Very polite, knowledgeable, and accommodating.
It poured down rain while we were there so he gave us different options on the fly for our tour.
Highly recommend.
Joy_J, Apr 2025
We visited on a cruise stop and we saw and experienced everything in the town and surrounding areas, unlike any of the passengers who took the crowded cruise tours. If you want to see everything, definitely get a private guide because things are a little spread out and you will miss things because they are not obvious. Our guide was fantastic and we had a plan, but he was able to customize things along the way based on our input. Worth every bit and realistically really not that much more expensive when you consider the cost of the crowded tours through the cruise company. We never felt concerned about getting back to the cruise terminal on time. Everything was well managed and planned.
From $565.00
per group (up to 4)up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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