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Himeshima Eco Tour from Beppu Explore Island Myths and Nature

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Free cancellation available
Price is S$135 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Himeshima Island Half-Day Tour from Beppu

Enjoy a smooth and worry-free island experience with hotel pick-up from Beppu.

An English-speaking escort guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the ferry terminal, clearly explaining the day’s schedule and travel details along the way. After crossing to Himeshima Island by ferry, you will be handed over to a local island guide who knows the island’s history, nature, and culture in depth.

On Himeshima, you’ll enjoy a relaxed half-day experience featuring:
• Japanese mythology and local legends
• Dramatic coastal scenery and nature
• Traditional island culture
• Relaxation at Hyoshimizu Onsen (tattoo-friendly)
• Local food featuring Himeshima’s famous kuruma-ebi

Highlights
• Hotel pick-up in Beppu
• English-speaking escort guide to the ferry
• Seamless handover to a local Himeshima guide
• Myth, nature, culture, onsen, and food in one half-day experience
• Taxi return to Beppu can be arranged (recommended)

Activity location

  • Beppu
    • Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Beppu Station
    • 13 12
    • 874-0935, Beppu, Oita, Japan

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Himeshima Eco Tour from Beppu Explore Island Myths and Nature in English
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00-23:00
  • English
Price details
S$134.93 x 1 AdultS$134.93
Total
Price is S$134.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Himeshima Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport costs such as train, bus, and ferry fares and EV car are not included in the tour price. These must be paid separately by each participant.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your preferred place to enjoy lunch during the break
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    insurance

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Beppu

  • 2h
待ち合わせからタクシーが迎えにきます。別府から伊美港まで１時間ちょっと、そこからフェリーで姫島に渡ります。

Himeshima-mura

  • 2h
姫島

Kannonzaki

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Kannonzaki is a scenic cape on the southern tip of Himeshima, known for its dramatic black obsidian cliffs, which are designated as a National Natural Monument. At the top of the cliffs stands a small shrine called “Sennindō,” a sacred place where locals pray for safe travels and good fishing. The area offers breathtaking ocean views, especially at sunset. It’s a peaceful stop with a viewing platform and rest area, ideal for photos and reflection. Easily visited on the way to Himeshima Lighthouse, Kannonzaki combines nature, geology, and spiritual heritage in one quiet, powerful location.

Himeshima Lighthouse

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After completing the Seven Wonders route, guests can continue their journey by driving the eco-cart towards the scenic Himeshima Lighthouse. The ride takes about an hour, with peaceful views of the coastline. Along the way, guests are welcome to stop and enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local café or eatery, sampling simple island-style meals before reaching the lighthouse

Hyoshimizu Onsen

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hyoshimizu Onsen is a rare carbonated cold spring (approx. 24.9°C) with two baths—one hot (~41°C) and one cold sourced directly from the ground. The spring’s origin dates back to a legendary figure from the Nihon Shoki era, making it one of Himeshima’s Seven Wonders. It is reputed to benefit conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, skin and neurological disorders, and is even drinkable for digestive ailments. The small public swimming facility offers sea views and views of Shikoku through wide windows. Open midday to evening, the entrance fee is ¥310 for adults and ¥150 for children from outside the village.

Beppu

  • 2h
姫島港から、フェリーで伊美港に戻りタクシーで、別府に戻ります。こちらもだいたい合計２時間程度、乗り遅れないように注意しましょう？

Location

Activity location

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    Beppu
    • Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Beppu Station
    • 13 12
    • 874-0935, Beppu, Oita, Japan

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