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Japanese Sake and Hot Springs
Short Itinerary
Approx. 3-5 days trip
Start
Shin-Osaka Station - Shin-Kobe Station By Shinkansen
12min.Approx.
Kobe City
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Nada District
It has a history of over 500 years and is the world's largest producer of sake. At each museum, which is housed in a traditional sake brewery, visitors can learn about the history of sake brewing and enjoy sake tasting.
Kobe Port 〜 Oita Port By Ferry
11hr 20min.Approx.
- MOL Sunflower
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This service operates one ferry trip per day between Kobe and Oita. Depart from Kobe at night, sleep during the journey, and arrive in Oita the next morning.
https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/en/
As transportation and accommodation are included as a set, this service is recommended for efficient travel from Kansai to the northern Kyushu area.
While aboard, enjoy meals at the onboard restaurant, a large public bath, and the experience of passing under the three major bridges of the Seto Inland Sea, as well as the surrounding night views.
An online reservation service is available and credit card payments are accepted.
Beppu City
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Beppu Jigoku Tour (Hells of Beppu)
A tour of Beppu’s 7 ‘hells’ (hot spring vents), taking 2-2.5 hours if you visit all 7. The sight of steam and hot mud gushing out from the ground resembles hell itself!
Jigokumushi Kobo Kannawa
You can experience "Jigokumushi," a traditional dish in which ingredients are steamed using steam from the hot spring. Ingredients can be purchased at the workshop, or you can bring your own. An additional fee for bringing your own items is required.
Beppu Station 〜 Yufuin Station Limited Express
1hr Approx.
Yufu City
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Yunotsubo Kaido Street
A shopping street in a popular hot spring resort boasting the second largest amount of hot spring water in Japan. Sweets stores, restaurants, and souvenir stores line the streets.
Mt. Yufu
This beautiful double-peaked mountain stands 1,583 meters above sea level and is a popular hiking spot also known by the nickname "Bungo Fuji." From the summit you can see the nearby hot springs and the bay.
Yufuin Station ~ Oita Airport By Limited Express／Bus
2hr 20min. Approx.
GOAL