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Beppu / Hot Springs, Steamy Fun, Unwind Time

MeowScore 😻95/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Cherry blossom viewing and hot springs.

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january

Visit Beppu for the hot springs and steamy onsens 🌋

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february

Celebrate Setsubun while enjoying warm public baths 🎉

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march

Take part in Beppu's lantern festival, Horan-enya 🏮

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april

Cherry blossom viewing in the beautiful parks and gardens 🌸

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may

Watch the Yufuin no Mori steam train pass by fields of blooming flowers 🚂

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june

Enjoy the refreshing sea breeze and seafood at the Shidaka Beach Party 🐟

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july

Attend the Beppu Fire Sea Festival and witness beach fireworks 🎆

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august

Cool down at Beppu's Aqua Splash, a water park with a stunning ocean view 💦

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september

Join the Beppu International Arts Festival and immerse yourself in art 🎨

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october

See gorgeous autumn leaves while soaking in a hot spring 🍂

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november

Watch traditional Japanese drum performances at the Oita Harvest Festival 🥁

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december

Experience a magical winter wonderland with Beppu's Illuminations Around the World ❄️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat's point of view, Beppu can be moderately expensive. However, there are budget-friendly options like convenience stores and local markets for food and souvenirs.

Try the local street food and utilize public transportation to save money while exploring the city!

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

onsen (hot spring) hopping

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

onsen (hot spring) hopping

Beppu is famous for its numerous hot springs, which can be explored over a few days.

Tipping

0%

No tipping customs in place

Tipping

0%

No tipping customs in place

Cash is preferred, credit card is accepted. Splitting the bill is not common practice.

internet situation

good Speed

Fast enough for browsing and streaming

great Availability

Widespread coverage, few dead zones

great Cellular

Decent coverage across the city

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable

Modern city, pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat curious about hot springs? Beppu's got 'em - for a purr-fectly relaxing time!

Cat tired of typical attractions? Beppu's got hells to see - a claw-some experience!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Beppu Park
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Umitamago Aquarium
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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center
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Beppu Tower
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Beppu Hot Springs

The mainstream

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Beppu Park

A cat-mosphere park with beautiful flowers, walking trails, and a relaxing footbath. Great for lazy cats who want to chill. Meow!

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Umitamago Aquarium

A cat-tastic aquarium with diverse marine life including playful dolphins and cute penguins. Explore the underwater world. Meow!

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Beppu City Traditional Bamboo Crafts Center

A cat-tractive place where you can see traditional bamboo crafts being made and buy souvenirs. Pawsome place for cat-lovers. Meow!

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Beppu Tower

A cat-ivating observation tower with a stunning view of the city and the sea. Great for photos. Purrfect for a romantic date. Meow!

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Beppu Hot Springs

A cat-friendly place with various hot springs that soothe your paws. Enjoy the unique experience of sand and mud baths. Meow!

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Off the beaten path

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Tanoura Beach
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B-Con Plaza
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Sakura Castle Ruins
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Harmony Land
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Beppu Tower

Off the beaten path

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Tanoura Beach

Quiet and peaceful beach with crystal-clear waters and soft, white sand. A great spot to relax and soak up some sun. ☀️

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B-Con Plaza

Lively shopping mall with lots of unique, locally-made souvenirs and crafts. Perfect place to get gifts for your cat friends back home! 🛍️

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Sakura Castle Ruins

Ancient ruins of a castle built in the 1100s. Beautiful sakura trees bloom in the spring, creating a magical atmosphere. 🌸

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Harmony Land

Adorable theme park with Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty and My Melody. Lots of cute photo opportunities! 🎀

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Beppu Tower

High tower with stunning views of Beppu city and the surrounding mountains. Don't miss the night view! 🌃

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable

Modern city, pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Beppu's hot springs are the cat's meow

Be sure to try the 'Hell Tour' and visit its many hot spring baths. Just remember to take off your shoes before stepping into a bathhouse!

Feline lucky? Visit the Cat Cafe MOCHA!

Enjoy a cup of coffee and hang out with cute cats at this popular cat cafe. But don't disturb them if they're napping!

Neko Tours offers cat-tastic sightseeing

Take a guided tour of Beppu with a feline friend in tow. The friendly guides at Neko Tours will even provide cat ears to wear!

Useful external sites

www.visitbeppu.com/en

Beppu City Tourism Association↗

Official tourism website for Beppu city providing information on popular tourist spots, hot springs, accommodations, restaurants, and events.

thebeppuproject.com

The Beppu Project↗

A website providing insights into the city's hot spring culture and local lifestyle experiences.

www.japan-guide.com/e/e4701.html

Japan Guide↗

Comprehensive travel guide for Japan with information on Beppu city's attractions, transportation, and accommodations.

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