Beppu Hells & Yufuin Day Tour from Fukuoka

Depart from Hakata Station
and start with Nyoirinji, the Frog Temple

Meet your guide at the meeting point near Hakata Station and travel about 70 minutes by bus. The first stop is Nyoirinji, famous for its charming frog statues. Spend about 40 minutes exploring the temple grounds, admiring more than 5,000 unique frog statues and taking photos.

See the Sea Hell on the Beppu Hells Tour

Next is Beppu, a hot spring city famous for its geothermal attractions. Spend about 1 hour 30 minutes touring the hot springs called "hells" for their boiling water and intense colors. The highlight is Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), a cobalt-blue spring reaching 98°C (admission about 450 yen, payable on site).

If you wish, you can buy jigoku-mushi, Beppu's specialty of vegetables, seafood and eggs steamed with hot spring vapor (at your own expense).

Stroll through the fairy-tale Yufuin Floral Village

Past Beppu, head to the town of Yufuin and explore freely for about 2 hours. Start at Yufuin Floral Village, inspired by England's Cotswolds, and stroll lanes lined with shops and cafes. Many shops are themed around Studio Ghibli characters, making it popular with families and Ghibli fans.

Relax at Lake Kinrin and Yunotsubo Kaido Street

Lake Kinrin, at the foot of Mt. Yufu, is fed by both warm hot spring water and cold spring water and is famous for being wrapped in mist in the cooler seasons. After strolling around the lake, explore Yunotsubo Kaido Street, full of unique shops and local snacks. The Snoopy-themed cafe "Snoopy Chaya" is also on this street.

At the end of the day, return to Fukuoka by bus, arriving at Hakata Station around 17:30–18:00.

※ The itinerary may change depending on traffic and local conditions.
※ Admission to Nyoirinji and the Beppu Hells and meals are not included. Please bring cash.