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Port of Beppu

 

The port of Beppu is located in the western part of Beppu Bay. As a tourist and hot spring resort promoting internationalization, Beppu Port is improving its large-scale passenger wharf as a seaside gateway to the city. The port is very convenient as an access to the famous sightseeing spots of Kyushu, such as the onsens (hot springs), Mt. Aso, the largest caldera volcano in Japan, Usa-jingu Shrine and the Kunisaki peninsula with its many ancient temples. There are now eight berths including the 12 meter-deep Ishigaki Area No.3 wharf for ocean liners and has an extensive passenger and car ferry terminal.
In March 2011, the No. 4 wharf which is the first wharf in Beppu Port exclusively used for cruise ships has come into service.

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Port of Beppu

 

Sightseeing highlights of surrounding area

  • Beppu
    Beppu
    Beppu is renowned as a spa city that is surrounded by beautiful seas and mountains. There is a variety of hot springs, including "sand baths" and "steam baths".
     
  • Yufuin
    Yufuin
    With its art museums, small galleries, sophisticated restaurants and coffee shops, Yufuin is an area with an attractive atmosphere that is especially popular amongst women.
     
 
  • Hita
    Hita
    Extravagant hina dolls and other spectacular sights echo the former prosperous and glorious days of Hita.
     
  • Usuki
    Usuki
    Many remains of the Kamakura era are present in this city. Nioza, located in the southwest of Usuki Castle, is a chic street lined with white walls and stone walls.
     
 

Culture

  • Foods
    Seki aji, Seki saba (horse mackerel from Seki, mackerel from Seki)
    Seki aji and Seki saba, which are caught in the Hoyo Strait and landed at Sagano seki, are well loved local products. Delectable in sashimi dishes.
     
  • Local specialties
    Yunohana
    Yunohana is a sophisticated bathing preparation, extracted, in the Yunohana Hut from the vapor of Beppu hot springs. Sprinkle some in your bath tub and enjoy Beppu hot springs in the comfort of your own home.
     
 
  • Event
    Beppu Hatto Onsen (Beppu 8 Hot Springs) Festival (April)
    Beppu Hatto Onsen Festival starts on the April 1, which is designated hot spring appreciation day. During the festival, more than 100 hot springs are open to the public free of charge.
     
  • World Heritage Sites
    Yakushima
    Miyanoura-dake (1,935 meters), the highest mountain in the Kyushu Region, is in the center of this island, which has a perimeter of 132 kilometers. There are a series of high mountains near Miyanoura-dake and, therefore, this area is called “the Alps on the water”. It is said to rain “35 days a month” here, because this island has very high precipitation. The rainfall on top of the mountain exceeds 10,000 mm annually. In the mountain area, wild animals, such as Yakushima macaque monkeys and Yakushima deer, are unique to this island. Also, old Yakusugi (cedar trees of Yakushima) grow naturally on this island. The “Jomon sugi” is the oldest and largest tree, and is estimated to be over 1,000 years old. The tree’s name of “Jomon” comes from the Jomon Period of Japan’s prehistory. Banyan trees also grow here. Yakushima is the northernmost place for this tree to grow.
     
 

Excursion information

2 hour course Experience the mysteries of the Earth with a tour of Jigokudani
4 hour course Marvel at the wilderness from the Kokonoe Great Suspsension Bridge, the largest in Japan
6 hour course Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot springs of Yufuin, overflowing with history, art and culture

Passenger terminal information

A welcome ceremony is held at the port. The docking ceremony starts with an opening address and the presentation of flowers and commemorative gifts to the captain, chief engineer, and hotel manager. In exchange, the city representatives present brochures and commemorative gifts to passengers.

Facilities for the disabled

Toilets for the disabled(No.3 wharf).

Location

No.3, No.4 wharf　9-1 Shiomi-cho, Beppu City, Oita，874-0918

Access

Nearest station JR Beppu Station (30mins on foot, 10 mins by bus/car)
Airport Oita Airport (40 mins by bus)
Shinkansen JR Kokura Station (60 mins by train)

Tourist information center

Beppu City Tourist Information
JR Beppu Station, 12, Ekimae-cho, Beppu City, Oita, 874-0935
TEL : +81-977-24-2838

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