Private Tour from Beppu to Yufuin

Explore Oita’s beauty with local guides. Enjoy a personalized, multilingual tour of Beppu Ropeway and Yufuin. Discover culture, history, and nature.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yukemuri Observatory - This is the initial destination. From this vantage point, visitors can observe steam rising from Beppu’s hot springs, offering a clear view of the town and the surrounding mountains. It’s an excellent location to appreciate the landscape and enjoy one of Beppu’s most distinctive sights.
  • Beppu Ropeway - Ascend 1300…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Parking fees
  • Private Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Admission fees
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

This tour is expertly crafted and led by locals from Beppu.
Embark on a private journey from Beppu to Yufuin, tailored for small groups of up to five people, perfect for cruise passengers or day-trippers eager to maximize their time in Beppu. Experience the best of Beppu and Yufuin in comfort with private transportation and convenient pickup from Beppu…

Location
Beppu Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nick_b
Apr 13, 2026
Great tour...informative guide with excellent English and a real love of his job. Highly recommend. - Wonderful tour and lots of interaction with thevguide. Saw all we could in our timeframe. Lunch stop was perfect for those who want a causal experience. Guide was very flexible
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Obieze_u
Apr 2, 2026
An excellent experience... - An excellent experience and Gin was a blast the entire tour, showing and giving us in-depth explanations about not just Beppu & Yufuin but Japan as a whole. We would absolutely recommend this and especially recommend Gin.
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Jeffrey_f
Mar 27, 2026
Tour of Beppu - We had an excellent tour of Bepppu. Our guide, Gin, did a wonderful job showing us all the sights that Beppu had to offer. The rope way to the top of the mountain gave us a good view of the city.
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Hawaiiansunset1954
Nov 17, 2025
Wonderful day - I had a wonderful experience with my tour guide, Jin. Most tours are rigid and follow a strict itinerary, but Jin is very flexible and can tailor your tour on the spot. We mentioned that we were interested in buying some local matcha, and he instantly suggested stopping by a local matcha and tea craft shop. He really takes your interests into consideration and does his best to accommodate his guests. Jin is very talkative and easy-going, and fluent in English which made the experience even more enjoyable. We had some time left after Yufuin but weren’t interested in visiting the Beppu Hells, so he took us to the Myoban area instead to buy souvenirs and try the local onsen steamed pudding and eggs. If you like a more personal, private experience, I would highly recommend this tour over the one organized by the cruise.
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Stacey_n
Oct 18, 2025
Gin is the best! - Gin picked us up on time and off we went to an observation tower to view the city with all the steam coming up. Then we went to the Hells. Our favorite was the Bloody Hell. He also took us to a restaurant where we used the steam to cook our meal. My husband needs knee surgery and Gin was so kind to go back to his office and get him a walker. As my husband knee was giving him a lot of bother, Gin took us to get some pain patches which really helped. He took us to his favorite sushi restaurant which we thoroughly enjoyed. As I needed a pair of shoes, he took us to a mall and was extremely patient with me while I was searching for the perfect pair. He was extremely knowledgeable and definitely would use him again.
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Corbett_h
Sep 4, 2025
5 start memorable day thanks to Gin our amazing guide - We had an outstanding shore excursion experience in Beppu, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Beppu is one of those ports where if you just stick with the standard cruise ship excursions, you’ll likely end up with a very limited experience. Choosing an independent tour with Gin made all the difference. He took us beyond the usual stops—over the mountain to the scenic Yufuin shopping district, set up a private onsen experience just for our family, and then guided us to an incredible sushi restaurant where he sat down with us, helped us order a wide variety of dishes, and ensured we enjoyed the freshest sushi meal imaginable. Gin is not only an exceptional guide but also a PhD student in travel and tourism, and it shows. His English is flawless, his car was spotless, and his knowledge, professionalism, and warm hospitality made the day special. He had an awesome attitude, was wonderful to talk to throughout the day, and took us to multiple highlights around Beppu. The kids absolutely loved him, and as parents we appreciated his patience, care, and expertise. On the ship later, I spoke with people who had gone to the Dutch Village or just to see the sulfur springs, and many of them did not enjoy those excursions. Honestly, we had already seen plenty of sulfur springs elsewhere, and to spend your day just sitting on a bus to see another one seemed like a missed opportunity. By contrast, having Gin guide us through this personalized experience—Yufuin shopping, private onsen, phenomenal sushi, and multiple sights—was without question a far better way to spend both our time and our money. Out of all the independent excursions we arranged during our 10-day cruise, Gin’s service in Beppu stood out as the best. He is a brilliant, kind, and capable human being who truly cares about delivering an unforgettable experience. We could not recommend Gin more highly—his professionalism and customer service are absolutely top-notch.
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Chenghan_c
Jun 30, 2025
Fantastic tour - We took this tour on our cruise ship stop, and highly recommend this over the cruise ship group tours. Our guide Gin was very personable, and was able to customize the itinerary to our interests. He even got us reservations at a local private Onsen (definitely recommend!).
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Lauren_b
Jun 29, 2025
We had a great time! Gun... - We had a great time! Gun was a fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide. He made the experience great especially for our kids 18/20!
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Deborah_w
May 11, 2025
Great Day - Gin was our guide and he was amazing. Very polite, knowledgeable, and accommodating. It poured down rain while we were there so he gave us different options on the fly for our tour. Highly recommend.
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Joy_j
Apr 12, 2025
A Beppu must! - We visited on a cruise stop and we saw and experienced everything in the town and surrounding areas, unlike any of the passengers who took the crowded cruise tours. If you want to see everything, definitely get a private guide because things are a little spread out and you will miss things because they are not obvious. Our guide was fantastic and we had a plan, but he was able to customize things along the way based on our input. Worth every bit and realistically really not that much more expensive when you consider the cost of the crowded tours through the cruise company. We never felt concerned about getting back to the cruise terminal on time. Everything was well managed and planned.
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From $565 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).