Japan · BEPPU TOURS
Good beppu tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
TAO-no-Oka by Drum TAO turns a skyward mountain stage in Oita into a high-energy wadaiko show. Open-air views, about $30.
“Wonderful. Great show. Positive performers and staff members. Beautiful location. Great swag for sale. Highly recommend it!!!”
A small-group arts and crafts walking tour in Beppu, with a bamboo factory visit, artist studios, and local market culture for $59.30.
“Masa was a fantastic guide who spoke excellent English. Seeing the local market street and Bamboo manufacturing site were amazing. The artists in residence apartment was also very interesting. Culminating in visiting Space Beppu shop wRead more”
Beppu bamboo lantern workshop at Space Beppu. Use locally grown bamboo, customize your lantern, guided for about 1 hour.
“I was very appreciative of the help Niko gave in making the bamboo lantern. She explained the bamboo industry is diminishing, a craft project will help a little.”
Learn Beppu-themed Japanese calligraphy in a century-old house, guided by a local instructor. Write onsen and jigoku characters, then take them home.
“The Calligraphy lesson exceeded any expectations we had. Our hostess was so graceful and welcomed us, although we were an unacceptable 30 minutes late. In addition to writing numerous words, we also learnt of their history and meaning. The definite highlight of our trip so far.”
Make a personalized bamboo lantern in Beppu, drilling your own hole design and learning calligraphy etiquette, then take it home.
“The activity was really fun! I would recommend that you plan some time (it took us an hour and a half...) for it, especially if you want to finish the lantern a bit nicely. Staff is adorable and super helpful!”
Small-group Beppu walk focused on onsen culture, 1908 bamboo crafts, and an artist residence, ending at a century-old art house.
“Excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable as well as likable.”
A beginner-friendly Japanese calligraphy class in Beppu’s century-old house, learning strokes, onsen and jigoku kanji, and taking home a framed piece.
“Les guides sont d’une gentillesse extraordinaire et l’activité est à conseiller à tous. Nous passons un excellent moment et ils sont disponibles pour nous enseigner l’art de la calligraphie et nous repartons avec nos œuvres et une photo de ce beau moment passé en leurs compagnies. Moment apaisant, guides à l’écoute, sans jugement et passionnés.”
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