Immerse yourself in Beppu’s arts, crafts, and onsen on a walking tour. Meet local artists, visit a bamboo craft factory, and experience a hot spring. Discover a century-old Japanese house with a contemporary art gallery and a history room.
Immerse yourself in Beppu’s arts, crafts, and onsen on a walking tour. Meet local artists, visit a bamboo craft factory, and experience a hot spring. Discover a century-old Japanese house with a contemporary art gallery and a history room.
- Beppu Station Market - Experience a vibrant local market offering fresh fish and vegetables, and seize the unique opportunity to engage with local Japanese residents.
- 永井製竹（株） - Established in 1908, observe the meticulous craftsmanship of bamboo products by skilled artisans using local bamboo from Oita Prefecture. In addition to watching the…
- Beppu Station Market - Experience a vibrant local market offering fresh fish and vegetables, and seize the unique opportunity to engage with local Japanese residents.
- 永井製竹（株） - Established in 1908, observe the meticulous craftsmanship of bamboo products by skilled artisans using local bamboo from Oita Prefecture. In addition to watching the artisans at work, you can purchase bamboo products, making for perfect, unique souvenirs to take home!
- 別府風流人 - This workshop is irregular and unscheduled, available only when the instructor is free.
- Kiyoshima Apartment House (Creator’s Residency & Studio) - Beppu is undoubtedly a haven for arts & crafts enthusiasts, offering art lovers the chance to meet the residents of Kiyoshima Apartment, a creator residence & art studio in downtown Beppu. Alongside viewing a variety of works on display, you might even witness artists working on their projects.
- Space Beppu - A unique community space & shop housed in a renovated century-old Japanese home, Space Beppu offers something for everyone. It features a history room with old photographs of Beppu and a small art gallery showcasing works by Kiyoshima Apartment residents. Relax and unwind in this charming house where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously. One drink is included to enjoy while relaxing in the space.
- All admission fees included
- All admission fees included
- Food, beverage and souvenir costs excluded
- Bottled water
- Food, beverage and souvenir costs excluded
- Bottled water
Interested in steering clear of crowded tourist spots and discovering more “local” areas that might not appear in a travel brochure? Join this exclusive, small-group walking tour to dive into the history and culture as you wander through the streets of downtown Beppu.
Engage with the work and daily lives of local artists residing in the area, visit a…
Interested in steering clear of crowded tourist spots and discovering more “local” areas that might not appear in a travel brochure? Join this exclusive, small-group walking tour to dive into the history and culture as you wander through the streets of downtown Beppu.
Engage with the work and daily lives of local artists residing in the area, visit a bamboo craft factory, and seize the unique opportunity to meet talented artisans in person.
The tour concludes with a visit to a century-old Japanese house that includes a contemporary art gallery and gift shop. This house also features a history room displaying historic photographs of Beppu’s past.
*Please note that:
a) this tour does NOT include popular tourist attractions (such as the ‘Hells’), but instead highlights the city’s lesser-known cultural streets and alleys, and
b) you will not be taken inside an onsen building.
**Please also be aware that due to potential variations in business opening times, the route and places visited may be subject to change.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
