Higashisoen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hells of Beppu
Gaze at the menacing steam and bubbling mud pits around these otherworldly hot springs, where you’ll find crocodiles, steamed desserts and geyser eruptions.
Takegawara Onsen
An elegant façade and gabled roof welcome you to a relaxing haven, where you can soak in a thermal tub and be covered in heated sand.
Kijima Kogen Park
Take an exciting ride on Japan’s first wooden roller coaster and other traditional fairground rides at a theme park set in the foothills of Mount Tsurumi.
Beppu Park
Hike through the bamboo forest, marvel at the lanterns and enjoy a picnic beneath a cherry blossom tree in this hilly park in central Beppu.
Beppu Tower
The third-oldest tower in Japan glows in bright colors at night, while its viewing platform offers unobstructed vistas of mountains and sea.
Sea Hell Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Sea Hell Hot Springs, a lovely green space in Beppu. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.
Activities
Become a Local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture
Our pick of the best Higashisoen Hotel Deals
Hotel Beppu Pastoral
"I have stayed in 12 hotels on this trip, and this is the friendliest, with the kindest staff. I needed an extra pillow and they brought it to my room within a few minutes, they got me a taxi for my bus out of town, they had better then usual English understanding and treated me very well. The property ..."
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025
AMANEK Beppu YULA-RE
"Staff was great but starting off with the parking that was weird because they had no sign and I had to go inside there to give me a map and then when I drove around looking for the structure itself, there wasn’t like a clear sign to say that you know this is where you’re supposed to park that was ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
AMANE RESORT SEIKAI
"Everything is good. We enjoy them the stay.."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Beppu Hattou Onyado Nono Beppu
"It was an interesting concept where guests remove their shoes and place them in lockers at the lobby. The entire hotel, from the lobby to the guest room corridors, was covered with tatami mats, creating a cozy and authentic Japanese atmosphere. Check-in was fast and efficient, and the room size was ..."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Rakuten STAY VILLA Yufuin Onsen
"Wonderful House with Onsen !!! Really Nice"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Kamenoi Hotel Beppu
Our guide on where to stay in Higashisoen
Kamegawa
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kamegawa and surrounding area, you can visit Hyotan Hot Spring and Blood Pond Hell Hot Springs.
Kitahama
While visiting Kitahama, you might make a stop by sights like Beppu Tower and Kaimonji Onsen.
Ekimaecho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ekimaecho and surrounding area, you can visit Takegawara Onsen and Beppu Tower.
Chuomachi
Though Chuomachi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Takegawara Onsen and Beppu Tower.
