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Beppu · Hot Springs & Thermal Baths

Beppu is a top destination for hot spring & geothermal bathing heritage enthusiasts. Key requirements include natural geothermal activity, mineral-rich waters, cultural bathing tradition, therapeutic heritage.

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Best season: Year-round
Difficulty: moderate
Region: Japan

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Gray geothermal mud pools with bubbling patterns in Beppu, Japan.

Photo by KENJI IWASAKI

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Calm water reflects palm trees on a small island

Photo by ibuki shuto

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Photo by Ingmar Larsen

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Photo by Shunsuke Ono

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Photo by Felipe Lopez

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Photo by Shunsuke Ono

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Geothermal hot spring with steam and rocky surroundings in Beppu, Japan, famous for its hot spring hells.

Photo by Han Sen

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A sign on the side of a building in a foreign language

Photo by Sunao Noguchi

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Photo by Tayawee Supan

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The top corner of a wooden Japanese hut, home to restaurant owners who manage their business below.

Photo by Matthew Yong

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Photo by Soo bin Park

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