Beppu Secret Hells and Hot Spring Wonders eBike Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Go far beyond the standard, crowded '7 Hells' bus routes and discover Beppu's secret geothermal underworld. Riding your premium, high-powered e-bikes, you’ll effortlessly glide up the steep mountain slopes to Myoban sweat-free. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you will gain exclusive access to forgotten 'ghost hells' hidden inside abandoned temple grounds, and learn the dark, gripping history of Beppu's ancient volcanic explosions. Complete with a famous local hot spring pudding (price not included), entry tickets to the stunning Umi Jigoku, and sweeping panoramic steam views, this experience seamlessly blends local flavours, hidden history, and active adventure away from the tourist crowds.

What's Included

Use of TB1E e-Bike is included along with a clean helmet, bicycle lock, and fully charged battery
Admission fees for Bozu Jigoku and Umi Jigoku included
Snacks
Meals
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

12-min walk from Beppu Station East Exit. Walk east, turn right at Lawson, and go straight for 10 minutes. Turn left at Toraya restaurant. Space Beppu (a historic 100-year-old house) is 1 minute down the lane on your right.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Nestled silently within the eerie, atmospheric grounds of an abandoned temple, this former tourist hotspot is now entirely reclaimed by nature. Despite sitting completely hidden from the public eye, its volcanic heart still beats, with scalding hot spring water visibly gushing and steaming out into the quiet forest air every single second.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A living open-air museum showcasing what is a fascinating, centuries-old volcanic alchemy. These unique, triangular thatched-roof huts utilise a specialised Edo-period technique to cultivate 'yu-no-hana' ('hot spring flowers') - highly prized, therapeutic mineral crystals naturally grown by trapping rising volcanic steam against local clay. Walking among these historic, steaming huts feels like stepping straight back into traditional, rural Japan.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    *Food and Drinks not included* The ultimate culinary rest stop for regional foodies. Perched high in the sulphur-scented hills of the Myoban district, this legendary establishment is world-famous for its 'Jigoku-mushi' - ('hell-steamed') puddings. Handcrafted using the intense, natural volcanic steam of the local springs, this rich, velvety caramel custard offers a delightfully bittersweet treat paired with unparalleled panoramic views of the steaming valley below.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The original, historical 'Mud Hell' that tells a gripping and tragic story. Frequently bypassed by mainstream tourists who confuse it with a more commercialised site nearby, this powerful geothermic park marks the exact spot of a catastrophic underground volcanic explosion in 1567. The violent eruption entirely consumed a local Buddhist temple and its monks alive, leaving behind massive, roaring pools of boiling grey mud that still bubble with immense, raw power.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Umi Jigoku

    The undisputed, breathtaking crown jewel of Beppu’s modern geothermal wonders. Designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty, this magnificent 'Sea Hell' features a colossal, boiling pool of mesmerising, cobalt-blue water created by natural iron sulphate minerals deep underground. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped spacious gardens and dramatic plumes of thick white steam, it stands as the ultimate, vivid symbol of the city's volcanic majesty.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers who have difficulties riding or balancing a bicycle
Supplied by Space Beppu

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Bike Tours
E-Bike Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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