Town in Oita, Japan
Getting around Beppu
How to get around Beppu
Buses link the station with Kannawa, Kankaiji and the hells; the center is walkable. JR Sonic trains run to Fukuoka and Oita.
Ways to get around Beppu
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Kamenoi Bus and Oita Kotsu local buses | About 220–400 JPY | To Kannawa, Hell route and Kankaiji; day pass about 1,000 JPY |
| JR Nippo Line | About 6,000 JPY from Hakata | Limited express Sonic takes about 2 hr 10 min |
| Taxi | From about 600 JPY | Practical from the station to Kannawa; roughly 2,000 JPY |
| Rental bicycle | About 500–1,000 JPY a day | Flat near the coast, hilly toward the hells |
Taxis in Beppu
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Metered taxis queue at Beppu Station and Kitahama; no haggling. No reliable ride apps here, so book by phone for late pickups.
Arriving in Beppu
Oita Airport (OIT)
Airport limousine bus to Beppu about 50–60 min, roughly 1,500–1,800 JPY.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
Subway to Hakata, then JR Sonic to Beppu about 2 hr 15 min, around 6,000 JPY; highway buses are cheaper.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Occasionally rented for the hills; needs a Japanese licence or 1949 IDP.
- Driving: on the left. Bring a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP; licences from Germany, France, Switzerland, Taiwan and a few others need a JAF translation.
- Onward travel in Japan: Shinkansen bullet trains link most cities fast but are pricey; the national JR Pass only pays off on long itineraries. Highway buses and budget flights are cheaper.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Beppu?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Metered taxis queue at Beppu Station and Kitahama; no haggling. No reliable ride apps here, so book by phone for late pickups.
What's the best way to get around Beppu?
Buses link the station with Kannawa, Kankaiji and the hells; the center is walkable. JR Sonic trains run to Fukuoka and Oita.
How do I get from the airport to Beppu?
Airport limousine bus to Beppu about 50–60 min, roughly 1,500–1,800 JPY.
Is Beppu walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Japan Rail Pass (official)
- smartEX Shinkansen booking (Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu)
- Japan National Tourism Organization
- Oita Airport
- Beppu city
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