Beppu Japan
Beppu is a city of about 125,000 people on the coast of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost island. It has a deep-water sea port. This part of the island has many active hot springs. There are nearly 150 Onsens and osentos. Beppu is known worldwide for the macaques that bathe year-round in the hot springs' outdoor pools.
Beppu is about 100 miles to the east of Fukuoka, Japan. Fukuoka is a major worldwide transportation hub with air transportation and connection to Shinkansen bullet trains. Beppu to Fukuoka transportation costs run about $16 (self-drive car), $20 (by bus) to $35 to $45 {by train}
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Macaques 'taking a bath'
- Beppu Onsen
Close to Beppu Station in the center of town, Beppu Onsen is the most popular area. Ekimae-Kotō Onsen is a two-minute walk from the station and provides tired visitors and locals with invigoration and relaxation. The Hells of Beppu field of hot springs are nationally designated as a "Place of Scenic Beauty".
- Kankaiji Onsen
Having the finest endowments of nature among the eight hot springs, this onsen site is located on a hill in the southwest urban area of Beppu. Bathers can enjoy medicinal hot spring waters along with spectacular scenery.
- Kamegawa Onsen
This onsen area neighboring Kamegawa Station is much enjoyed for its rustic scenery. Beppu Kaihin Sunayu is known for its open-air sand bathing found near Beppu City's seashore.
Shibaseki Onsen Located along a mountain stream, Shibaseki Onsen is a picturesque, quiet onsen area much noted for its hot steam bath. With a nice woodland trail, it is designated as a national health onsen resort.
- Kannawa Onsen
With numerous jets of white steam emitting from gushing hot springs, this area is a must-see destination for Beppu sightseers. Charming shops and Ryokan (Japanese inn) are tucked along the narrow and winding streets. It is also known for steam baths.
- Myoban Onsen
Myoban Onsen, on the hill facing Beppu Bay, is a small, quiet mountain resort. Visitors enjoy several types of thermals such as mud baths or milky water bath accompanied by a distinctive sulphuric odor. Mineral deposits are worked at the thatched Yunohana-goya.
- Horita Onsen
Located west of Kankaiji Onsen area, Horita Onsen is a rustic hot-spring resort. Appreciated since the Edo Period, its soothing waters relieve the fatigue of a long journey. The waters of two public baths work effectively on symptoms such as nerve pains.
- Hamawaki Onsen
With quaint streets lined with old-fashioned inns and houses, Hamawaki Onsen is the birthplace of Beppu Onsen. Built in 1991, Yutopia (Utopia) Hamawaki, a multi-purpose health facility, is transforming the town's ancient flavour to a new, modern ambiance.
Public Baths
- Takegawara Onsen
Originally built in 1879, "Takegawara Onsen" is located a short 7 minutes walk from Beppu Station. A fine bamboo thatched roof and elaborate facade is a proud symbol of Beppu Onsen. Particularly relaxing and fun are the sand baths, where attendants envelop appreciative guest's bodies in heaps of warm, soothing sand.
- Kannawa Mushi-yu steam bath
A popular site in Kannawa Onsen mushi-yu steam bath has long served as a welcome facility for local citizens. "Ashimushi" (foot steam bath), a rarity in the country, is effective in relieving fatigued lower limbs. "Sekisho" (medical herb) room is also popular for its soothing aroma.
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