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Oita Private Tour: Multilingual Local Guides
5.0
7 Ratings
Beppu
Explore Oita’s beauty with local guides. Enjoy a personalized, multilingual tour of Beppu Ropeway and Yufuin. Discover culture, history, and nature.
Explore Oita’s beauty with local guides. Enjoy a personalized, multilingual tour of Beppu Ropeway and Yufuin. Discover culture, history, and nature.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yukemuri Observatory - Our journey begins here! Witness the steam rising from the Beppu hot springs, creating a mesmerizing sight against the sky. This is the ideal location to admire the town of Beppu and its surrounding mountains. The view is uniquely Beppu and is a must-see!
- Beppu Ropeway - Experience an ascent of 1300 meters above sea…
- Yukemuri Observatory - Our journey begins here! Witness the steam rising from the Beppu hot springs, creating a mesmerizing sight against the sky. This is the ideal location to admire the town of Beppu and its surrounding mountains. The view is uniquely Beppu and is a must-see!
- Beppu Ropeway - Experience an ascent of 1300 meters above sea level on Kyushu’s largest Ropeway. The Beppu Ropeway transports visitors to the summit of Mt. Tsurumi, an active volcano and the origin of Beppu Hot Springs, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Beppu and Beppu Bay.
- Mt. Yufu - Standing at 5,195 feet, Mount Yufu is a volcano situated on the border of Yufu and Beppu. It will be visible on the route to Yufuin.
- Sagiridai Observatory - Positioned between Yufuin and Beppu along the Yamanami Highway (Prefectural Route 11), this observatory is part of one of Kyushu’s most picturesque driving routes. It provides a stunning view of the Yufuin Basin from an elevation of 680 meters.
- Yufuin Area - This charming rural Japanese town evokes the feeling of stepping into a beloved Ghibli film. Enjoy the scenic Japanese countryside, wander around creeks, and visit delightful cafes.
- Lake Kinrin - A walk to Lake Kinrin awaits. Nestled beneath Mt. Yufu, the lake was historically known as takemoto-no-ike or “lake under the mountain” by locals. In 1884, it was renamed Kinrin, or “golden scales,” by Mori Kuso, a Confucius scholar, after he observed golden-scaled fish in the waters at sunset.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Tour guide fees
- Transportation expenses
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Tour guide fees
- Transportation expenses
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Admission fee for Beppu Ropeway
- Guests are responsible for their own expenses such as meals, facility entrances, etc
- Meals
- Admission fee for Beppu Ropeway
- Guests are responsible for their own expenses such as meals, facility entrances, etc
Additional Information
Beppu local guides offer a relaxing, private, and friendly atmosphere for exploring Beppu. Language barriers are not an issue, as the guides are fluent in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. They are also happy to provide local information for the rest of your journey.
What sets them apart?
Visitors will not only meet a guide but also gain…
Beppu local guides offer a relaxing, private, and friendly atmosphere for exploring Beppu. Language barriers are not an issue, as the guides are fluent in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. They are also happy to provide local information for the rest of your journey.
What sets them apart?
Visitors will not only meet a guide but also gain a local friend. These guides are passionate about sharing the beauty and culture of Beppu, as well as the surrounding local culture and history.
All tours are adaptable, allowing for a unique experience tailored to individual interests and preferences.
Please inform them in advance of any special requirements.
Location
Sunflower Ferry Beppu Terminal
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Deborah_w
May 11, 2025
Great Day - 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.
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Joy_j
Apr 12, 2025
A Beppu must! - 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.
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Fredkrenz0911
Apr 12, 2025
Unforgettable day with family in beautiful landscapes ⛰ - If you're looking for a laid-back day trip that combines nature, culture, and a touch of adventure, this tour is a must-do. Our tour guide is a good-looking and polite Japanese boy, he picked us up from the Beppu Station with a spacious van, he speaks perfect English and he is ready to share all he know about the city with you and fulfill your wishes during the trip.
The Beppu Ropeway has stunning panoramic views of the city and bay, you can explore a little Japanese shrine or take a stroll along the hiking trails. After descending, our guide took us to the charming town of Yufuin, there are anime-related shops, cozy cafes, and a nice lake with Koi fish.
Whether you're savoring local sweets, browsing unique boutiques, or simply soaking in the traditional atmosphere, this tour provides a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Beppu area!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Love2travelluxfromca
Apr 9, 2025
Outstanding and a must if visiting via cruise ship - There is no way we could have seen everything without booking this tour. We were on a cruise ship and I am so glad we did the private tour and did not go with the large groups offered by the cruise ship. We saw and experienced so much more through the lens of a local and not just the common tourist places. Our guide, Gene was a delight, personable, and professional. He bonded with my teenage son who was traveling with us and he was very adaptable to show us different places along the way. His English was outstanding and we had a remarkable day.
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Jane19520512
Apr 4, 2025
Extraordinary Experience in the town of hot Spring♨️ - Our guide is a young Japanese boy, who speaks perfect English and is very knowledgeable in the local history, culture and cuisine. He showed us the most gorgeous and interesting places in Beppu and Yufuin within one day.
From the ropeway, we could see the entire city of Beppu and the bay view was absolutely spectacular!
Yufuin was a diverse town with a lot of traditional Japanese shops and snack bars. I personally felt the Yufuin brewery most attractive, where there's a variety of beer (white, black, ginger...) you can have a bottle of brewed beer while walking in the town, so refreshing.
If you have any preferences, you can always tell the guide, I'm sure that he'll try his best to customise the tour and satisfy everyone in the group.
Anyway, it's a wonderful experience!
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