Beppu

Located on Kyushu island at the west end of Beppu Bay, this city extends across 125 square kilometers with over 3,000 thermal springs.

The area transformed into a health resort during the Kamakura period when samurai used the thermal waters for recovery and rehabilitation purposes.

The eight major geothermal areas, known as Beppu Hatto, include distinct districts such as Kannawa, Myoban, and Hamawaki, each offering different mineral compositions.

Direct train connections link Beppu Station to major Japanese cities, while Oita Airport provides international access 38 kilometers from the city center.

The Jigoku Meguri circuit presents seven natural thermal pools reaching 98 degrees Celsius, where visitors observe multicolored waters and regular geyser eruptions.

Location: Oita Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Oita, Usa, Yufu, Hiji

Website: https://city.beppu.oita.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.28461,131.49128

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16