15 Best Hells of Beppu Tours

Beppu’s Hells are hot springs you look at rather than bathe in, each with its own colour or temper, from blood-red Chinoike to a geyser that erupts on a rough timetable. Most tours pick a couple rather than doing all seven.

1.Kyushu One-Day Tour: Yufuin no Mori Train & Yufuin Town & Nyoirin-ji Temple & Dazaifu & Hell Hot Springs (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare two Kyushu day trips from Fukuoka, with Yufuin’s old-fashioned train, Beppu’s steaming hot springs, and time to explore.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Tour guide Lily was very helpful in answering all our questions 🤩 She has an excellent understanding of the attractions and helped us communicate with the locals. If we join again, we hope Lily can lead us once more 😎”

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2.Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Yufuin Town, Beppu Ropeway, Kamado Jigoku (with complimentary onsen egg and lemon soda) | Departing from Fukuoka

Visit Dazaifu, Yufuin and Beppu in one day from Fukuoka, with mountain views, hot spring sights and an onsen egg included.

★ 4.6

“The places visited were nice and interesting. Would have been better though to spend more time at the Beppu Ropeway and the onsen place since we were rushed over these 2 places. Not much time to hike the mountain top. Also, with the crowd at…”

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4.Kyushu Oita Healing Journey: Optional Yufu no Mori experience, Yufuin & Kyushu Natural Zoological Park & Umi Jigoku & Kamado Jigoku

Review of Fukuoka’s Kyushu day tour to Beppu’s hot springs, African Safari and Yufuin, with costs, timing, train options and practical tips.

★ 4.8

“The tour ended an hour ago, and overall, I'm very satisfied. What I liked most was how kind and accommodating the guide was, and it was really impressive when they bowed to each person at the end!”

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5.Yufuin no Mori Kyushu Yufuin & Special Train Experience & Umi Jigoku & Dazaifu One-Day Tour (Chinese and English Guide)

Ride the Yufuin no Mori, wander Yufuin, see Beppu’s steaming Umi Jigoku, and visit Dazaifu on a full-day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.9

“Tour guide Lily gave a very detailed and enthusiastic explanation, introducing many delicious foods and must-buy items. We truly enjoyed shopping to our heart's content-it just felt like the happy time passed by too quickly. Looking forward to joining again next time!”

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7.Yufuin no Mori Train Experience | Beppu Hell Tour + Kyushu Natural Animal Park + Yufuin Day Trip (Chinese and English Guides)

Compare Sea Hell, a wildlife safari, Yufuin and the scenic Yufuin no Mori train on a guided day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.8

“Our tour leader was very attentive, WhatsApping us the day before and arriving punctually. The itinerary was well-planned. They were enthusiastic and spoke clearly, making for a perfect day. Thank you!”

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8.Kyushu Yufuin Forest Secret Route One-Day Deep Tour – Beppu Sea Hell & Yufuin Forest Train Experience & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departure from Fukuoka)

Review of the Fukuoka day trip to Yufuin, Beppu’s Sea Hell and Dazaifu, with train options, timing, costs and practical tips.

★ 4.9

“Eiichi was an amazing guide. The day was relaxed and well organized. Had tons of fun especially appreciated the wonderful recommendations. Highly recommend the tour with Eiichi!!”

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9.Kyushu Oita | Kyushu Natural Animal Park & Mt. Yufu & Yufuin & Kinrin Lake & Umi Jigoku (Ocean Hell) Day Trip (From Fukuoka)

Review of Fukuoka’s Oita day trip: African Safari, Mount Yufu, Yufuin and Umi Jigoku, with timing, extra costs and booking tips.

★ 4.9

“A one-day tour package is much more convenient for independent travelers, as they can choose their preferred combinations. This trip was a relaxing way to explore, serving as a buffer during the journey. It's just a shame the town wasn't as expected, lacking memorable highlights.”

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10.Kyushu | Oita Kyushu Natural Animal Park/Beppu Sea Hell Hot Spring/Yufuin/Kinrin Lake Customized Chartered Day Tour

Review this private Kyushu day tour from Fukuoka, with flexible stops in Beppu and Yufuin, practical cost details, timing tips, and trade-offs.

★ 4.8

“Ms. Wang Yu-Ting is a very smooth and comfortable driver. She arrived early for our scheduled pickup time, and she provided many excellent recommendations during our trip. For example, when we wanted to visit Kyushu Zoo, she did everything she could to help us inquire…”

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11.Kyushu Fukuoka Classic Day Tour | Nyoirin-ji Temple & Mt. Yufu & Yufuin & Kinrin Lake & Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) & Kamado Jigoku (Oven Hell) Day Tour (Chinese and English Tour Guides / Departure from Fukuoka)

Compare this Fukuoka day tour’s temple, Yufuin and Beppu hot springs, with practical advice on timing, tickets, transport and value.

★ 5.0

“Tour guide Xiao Liu was very responsible, dedicated, and enthusiastic. He provided explanations in both Chinese and English throughout the trip, which were very clear and precise. The itinerary wasn't rushed, and we had two and a half hours of free time in Yufuin, which…”

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12.Fukuoka: Beppu Hells HotSpring, Frog Temple & Yufuin DayTrip

Discover Kyushu's highlights on this full-day Fukuoka tour featuring Beppu's 'Hell Tour', Yufuin's charming village, and the Frog Temple, all with expert guides.

★ 4.4

“I reached out directly to the company to see if they had enough bookings for a guaranteed departure ( about 4 days in advance). They did, as one of the few companies that offer in English, Chinese, and Japanese. Very good guide ( Jimmy). Well…”

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13.Fukuoka Departure: Yufuin (Yunohira) & Beppu Hells Hot Springs & Kyushu Natural Zoological Park Day Tour

Compare Yufuin’s lake scenery, Kyushu Wildlife Park and Beppu’s hot spring sights on a guided day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.7

“I would like to express my appreciation for both tour guides on the Beppu Animal Safari & Yufuin day tour, especially Mr Chen. Mr Chen was professional, attentive, friendly & committed to ensuring guests had an enjoyable experience. He made extra effort to share stories…”

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14.Yufuin no Mori Train Experience: Yufuin Onsen Town & Kyushu Zoo & Beppu Hells or Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine + Beppu Ropeway Tour

Compare a Yufuin no Mori day trip from Fukuoka, with Beppu’s hot springs, Yufuin’s lake and either a safari park or Dazaifu.

★ 4.8

“The tour guide handled every matter diligently and thoughtfully recommended this area. The itinerary was a bit rushed, but the guide offered suggestions on how to explore more deeply during free time.”

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15.Kyushu Yufuin no Mori Sightseeing Train – Yufuin & Yufuin no Mori & Umi Jigoku & Dazaifu (Departing from Fukuoka)

Ride the Yufuin no Mori, explore Yufuin and Beppu’s Sea Hell, and visit Dazaifu on a full-day trip from Fukuoka.

★ 4.8

“Tour guide Daisy was extremely enthusiastic and friendly, as well as very professional. She took the initiative to help us take photos and recommended many delicious foods! She is very familiar with Fukuoka and helped us learn much more about Japanese culture! The entire trip…”

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