Why go
- City in Kyushu, Japan.
- Served by Kuju Gliderport.
History
Beppu is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of November 30, 2023, the city had a population of 113,045 in 62,702 households, and a population density of 900 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 125.34 km2 (48.39 sq mi). Beppu is famous for its hot springs. In 2024, Beppu celebrated its centenary as a city.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (CRJ-700, A320, 737, 767, DH8) · 3 routes: Nagoya*, Osaka*, Tokyo
- Ibex Airlines FW (CRJ) · 2 routes: Nagoya, Osaka
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (CRJ, 737-800) · 2 routes: Osaka*, Tokyo
- Genesis GK (A320) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Korean Air KE (737-800, 73J) · 1 route: Seoul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kuju Gliderport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Beppu Port Ferry Terminal 2, 1.4 km); routes include ホーバードライブ 西大分-大分空港アクセス, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries (Beppu => Yawatahama), Uwajima-Unyu Ferries (Yawatahama => Beppu).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Beppu (Oita), Japan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.