On day 1, tour the Hells of Beppu and the Umitamago aquarium, then stay overnight at Beppu Onsen. On day 2, move to Yufuin and stroll Yunotsubo Kaido and Lake Kinrinko. A one-night trip that lets you experience two hot spring towns with very different atmospheres.
When you arrive in Beppu, start with the Hells around Kannawa. Then stop at Umitamago on the waterfront, and spend the evening relaxing at your inn in Beppu Onsen.
For getting to Beppu from the Osaka area, see the intercity travel guide. If you are coming from Fukuoka, take a JR train or bus to Beppu Station.
Tour the "hells," each with its own color and steam. Also take a walk through Kannawa's hot spring streets, where steam rises everywhere.
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An aquarium facing Beppu Bay. Stopping here after the Hells and before returning to central Beppu keeps your route efficient.
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The atmosphere changes depending on where you stay, such as around Beppu Station or in Kannawa. Visit one or two public bathhouses to enjoy the different waters Beppu is known for.
View guide →Travel from Beppu to Yufuin and walk from Yufuin Station along Yunotsubo Kaido to Lake Kinrinko. Arriving in the morning lets you walk the street before it gets crowded.
A hot spring town spread out at the foot of Mt. Yufu. Many facilities offer day-use bathing, so you can drop in between strolls.
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The main street leading from Yufuin Station, lined with souvenir shops and sweets shops. Side alleys lead to a walking path along the river.
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A small lake at the end of Yunotsubo Kaido with a path that circles it. On cold mornings from autumn to winter, mist rises from the surface of the lake.
Official site ↗Sample itineraries from day trips to 5 days, by region and season. Every stop links to its guide, and you can save any itinerary as your own trip plan and rearrange it day by day.
🗺 Day tripKyushu ・ 4 stops
In the morning, walk to Hakata's Kushida Shrine and the Fukuoka Castle ruins; in the afternoon, take the Nishitetsu line to Dazaifu and visit Dazaifu Tenmangu and Homangu Kamado Shrine. It fits easily into a stay in Fukuoka city or works as the first day of a Kyushu trip.
🗺 2 days, 1 nightSummerKyushu ・ 6 stops ・ August
Visit Kagoshima for the Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks Festival, spending the daytime at Sengan-en and the aquarium. On day 2, head out on the Sakurajima Ferry, then go to Ibusuki's sand-steamed baths and Cape Nagasakibana. You can enjoy views of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay by day and by night.
🗺 3 days, 2 nightsWinterKyushu ・ 9 stops ・ February
A three-day trip built around the Lantern Festival that lights up Nagasaki in winter, also covering Nagasaki's night view, Huis Ten Bosch's winter illuminations and Takeo Onsen. Starting from Fukuoka, it loops through Nagasaki and Saga in winter, when there is plenty to enjoy after dark, without backtracking.
Check prices, opening hours and access on each stop’s guide and official website. Seasonal events and peak seasons vary from year to year.
Information as of 2026-10-13
