Beppu Lunch Food Tour: Onsen Coffee & Regional Food
Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure in Beppu, Kyushu’s famous hot spring destination. Explore local food spots, chat with friendly locals and discover the delights of onsen coffee.
Highlights
Try several foods and drinks in this lunch tour with Beppu locals
Visit several local Beppu eateries and enjoy traditional rice rolls, hot fried chicken, and coffee prepared with hot spring water
Learn insights about Beppu from a knowledgeable local guide
10 meals
Experience Details
The hot springs of Beppu attract visitors year-round, but its amazing food, hospitality, and experiences are what make this destination so special. In this food tour, you’ll join a local guide for lunch and try several specialties while learning more about Beppu’s unique culture.
Your first stop will be the Beppu Station Market, where you’ll try their famous rice rolls. Next, you’ll go to the local meat shop, where you’ll sample warm comfort foods like fried chicken, and lastly, you’ll head to a traditional Japanese bakery, where you’ll taste the delights of soft, cushiony baked goods. Finally, you’ll finish your gourmet adventure with a quintessential Beppu drink: coffee made with hot spring water (onsen coffee) with a unique, soft, pleasant flavor and aroma. You’ll enjoy your coffee at Space Beppu, a restored traditional house where you can relax and unwind.
The organizer and guide of this experience is a German-born Japanese fluent in Japanese and English and committed to ensuring you receive an incredibly authentic and immersive local cultural experience. On occasions when he is not available, another English-speaking local guide will lead the tour. All guides are well-versed in local customs and traditions and strive to ensure that you have a delightful time tasting the authentic foods and beverages enjoyed by Beppu locals.
Inclusions
Local guide
1 drink (coffee, tea or a soft drink)
1 meal
Onsen water to take home
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop-off point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the Beppu Station Tourist Information Center. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
If you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform the host in advance to make appropriate arrangements.
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and dining.
In the event of rain, the tour will proceed as scheduled, so please make necessary preparations such as bringing umbrellas or raincoats.
Please note that, in case of unexpected store or restaurant closures, locations may be subject to change.
Chinese language support is available (subject to availability). Please inquire upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Home to a hot spring hot spot that’s been famous for centuries — once you’ve conquered Oita’s world-class onsen, there’s much more to be discovered!
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