Published date: February 4, 2025
Enjoyed a Bus Trip of Beppu Sightseeing + Hotel
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I visited the famous "AMANE RESORT Harumi" in Beppu.
The hotel is divided into three buildings: "Haru," "Umi," and "Sora," and the ambiance inside is photogenic no matter where you take a shot, overflowing with a resort feeling.
Additionally, the weather was nice that day, and the ocean's gradient was beautiful, captivating me.
This time, I took the "Sanfuwa Kurena" ferry from Osaka Nanko the night before, arriving at Beppu Port early in the morning. I first headed to Beppu Station to purchase the Kamenoi Bus pass. After that, while enjoying sightseeing, I utilized the pass comfortably to transfer to the "AMANE RESORT" bus stop right in front of the hotel.
*I have detailed information about the pass in my travel story.
I stayed at the Sora building (new annex), which is convenient since it has the lobby. There are only three rooms on one floor, making it a corner room.
The room was wonderful, furnished with two single sofas, a daybed, and a balcony with relaxing chairs (I didn't use them since it was cold). The design of the room was luxurious, with separate living and bedroom areas, and the open-air bath was particularly outstanding.
It was spacious enough for two people to relax, and when the windows are fully opened, you can directly feel the sea right in front of you. I enjoyed the bath multiple times during my stay, easing my daily fatigue.
The room had a bath, but the view of the sea from the open-air bath in the large public bath was exceptional, and I used it every morning and evening without fail. This was the first time I enjoyed such an open and beautiful view from an open-air bath.
I had a dinner reservation at "Eitarou," so I moved to the Umi building. The course meal was reasonably priced, and since I reserved a private room by phone in advance, I was able to enjoy delicious dishes in a spacious environment.
I thought the menu would mainly consist of fish dishes, but I was pleasantly surprised to find ample meat offerings that I was able to savor along with drinks.
On the way back, I took the limousine bus to Oita Airport from the "Rokushouen" bus stop along the road heading to Beppu University Station, which was very convenient. As you can enjoy the sightseeing within Beppu city adequately by bus, I also recommend a trip without using a car.
Experiences during the trip
Since Beppu's tourist attractions are popular, I chose a bus trip instead of a sightseeing tour by car.
In particular, the Kamenoi Bus pass is convenient. It is a bit inconvenient that you need to purchase it at Beppu Station, but by using this pass, you can cover all the highlights of Beppu and enjoy sightseeing efficiently.
First, I got off at Sunahara from Beppu Station and had my first experience at the "Hyotan Onsen" sand bath. The large public bath was spacious, allowing me to relax my body slowly from the morning.
After that, I walked to Kannawa and checked in for lunch at the "Jigokumushi Kobo Kannawa." I arrived 30 minutes after opening, but there were already 57 groups waiting. While waiting, I visited three "Ashiyu" foot baths and three "Jigoku Meguri" hot spring sights, buying souvenirs to kill time, and before I knew it, my turn came up. Here, I got to experience steaming my own vegetables, which were delicious and made for memorable experiences.
This area had steam rising from various hot springs in Beppu, creating a lovely atmosphere that I fell in love with.
*I would have liked to visit the "Yukemuri Observatory" if I had time.
I took the bus back to Beppu Station from Kannawa. There are plenty of buses, so it doesn't take long for one to arrive if you wait. I bought souvenirs at Beppu Station and headed straight to "AMANE RESORT".
From check-in, I enjoyed the hot springs at the hotel leisurely.
The next morning, I set off early to the popular "Toyo-ken" to try the Toriten (fried chicken) at "Daisan Bu-tou Iriguchi." When eaten with kabosu juice and mustard, the Toriten was delicious and refreshing!
After that, I extended my trip to "Yufuin" to enjoy sightseeing, including Kinrin Lake, food stalls, and souvenir shops.