Explore Beppu’s Myoban Hot Springs & Steamed Foods
Explore Myoban Onsen, one of Beppu’s hot spring towns! Smell the sulfur, relax in an open-air hot spring, steam foods and try pudding made with steamed hot spring water in a unique tour.
Highlights
In this private tour, explore Myoban Onsen, one of Beppu’s hot spring towns known for its milky blue waters and picturesque rural scenery
Soak in open-air hot springs surrounded by nature, learn about medicinal bath salts produced locally in traditional timber huts and taste a pudding made with steamed hot spring water
Learn unique insights from a local host
Experience steaming foods using the heat from the hot springs, a local practice known as jigokumushi, and enjoy a delicious steamed pudding
10 meals
Experience Details
Beppu Onsen is a cluster of towns known for pools of hot springs ranging from fiery red to milky blue, a geological wonder that entices visitors year-round. One of these towns is Myoban, a tranquil haven dotted with timber huts and traditional buildings. It is known for its healing waters, which are filled with rich minerals nourishing the body and soul and are even used in cooking. Because of this, Myoban Onsen is a great place to rest and relax while learning about local culture and traditions!
On this private tour, a local guide will take you exploring Myoban Onsen. After meeting in Beppu Station, you will head to Myoban, where the first order of business will be to soak in an open-air bath in the healing waters of Yuyama No Sato, a tranquil, lush area surrounded by nature. Next, you will tour an important cultural heritage site (Myoban Yunosato), the only place in the world with a particular kind of timber huts, which have been used for centuries to produce yunohana mineral salts from natural onsen steam, where you can learn about the medicinal bath salts produced there.
After this unique learning experience, you will wrap up the tour by trying some of the area’s specialties. Known as jigokumushi (hell steaming), cooking with steam from piping hot springs is common in the area, and you’ll visit a local supermarket to buy fresh foods to steam. You’ll end the day on a sweet note by enjoying a delicious pudding made with hot spring water steam.
Your friendly guide will ensure you have the best experience in Beppu by showing you around in their signature friendly and easy-going way and answering any questions you may have about the area.
Inclusions
English guide
Bus fare
Steamed pudding
Ingredients for food steaming
Hot spring bathing fee
Exclusions
Transportation to the meeting point and from the drop-off point
Bathing suits
Towels
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Wander Compass Beppu in Beppu Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please bring your own towel and swimsuit (available for purchase for about 100-300 yen)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours 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!
Excellent tour guide Timo san, who took us to all the wonderful places in Myoban and explained everything very thoroughly. The open air hot spring is extremely special and super comfortable during ...read more
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