15 Best Temple and Shrine Tours in Beppu

Beppu is about hot water rather than temples, so the spiritual stops on these routes come on the drive from Fukuoka, at Dazaifu Tenmangu and Nyoirin-ji, the frog temple. Save Beppu for the Hells and a steamed egg at Kamado Jigoku.

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 Li Jing is friendly and attentive, and her tour-leading and explanations are professional and thorough.”

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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

“Not worth the money. if you're a group of 3-5. just pay for a taxi and go to Dazaifu for a few hours. Eat there for lunch and enjoy the sites and shops. Then say a prayer for me for saving you a lot of…”

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4.Kyushu Beppu | Nyorin-ji Temple & Mount Yufu & Yufuin & Lake Kinrin & Hell Tour One-Day Trip

Visit Frog Temple, Yufuin, Lake Kinrin and Beppu’s hot spring Hells on a full-day trip from Fukuoka, with a guide and transport included.

★ 4.9

“The itinerary was fulfilling and satisfying. Our tour guide, Yang Meng, was very attentive, and her explanations were detailed. The schedule was also well-planned. We are very pleased.”

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5.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

“Daisy our tour guide is very friendly and meticulous. I seldom receive so many pre and post text from guide personally, but her instructions are useful and she even share with us her list of restaurants she recommend us to go to at Fukouka.”

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8.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

“Today's tour guide was Jimmy Liu-san. He provided a lively and detailed introduction all the way, making it a wonderful experience.”

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10.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 itinerary was compact yet well-planned, covering all the popular spots like Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) and Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell). Since it was a Monday, there weren't many people, which made the experience even better. The Kyushu African Safari was also very interesting;…”

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11.Kyushu Yufuin no Mori Train Experience | Beppu Romantic Day Trip: Yufuin Town, Umi Jigoku Hot Spring, Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine (Departing from Fukuoka)

Compare Yufuin no Mori train and Beppu day-trip options from Fukuoka, with hot springs, Yufuin, guide support, costs, and timing explained.

★ 4.8

“Thank you, tour guide Coco, for taking us. Your explanations in both Chinese and Korean were amazing throughout the trip! 👍 And thank you to the driver for taking us to all our destinations! 👍 Five-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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15.Nyoirinji Temple Attack on Titan Museum Yufuin Umi Jigoku Tour

Merge cultural heritage, anime fandom, and natural wonders in a captivating tour that promises to unveil hidden surprises and leave you craving more.

★ 3.5

“This was an amazing experience from the start. Even before the tour, our tour guide Jimmy reached out to us via WhatsApp to confirm the meeting point and the time. We had some questions, which he answered promptly and professiRead more”

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