Kitahama
Beppu
Visit Kitahama
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mount Tsurumi
Nature trails meander between a variety of bright pink native plants that decorate the undulating terrain on the way to the volcano summit.
Things to do
Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement) Workshop in Beppu
Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts&Onsen Culture
Experience Traditional Winter 'Mochi-pounding' in Beppu
Beppu: Bamboo Didgeridoo Workshop with Meditation
Beppu: Nordic Walking, Wagyu Lunch, and Yufuin Tour
Beppu: Express “Hells” Tour—Top 3 Jigoku Highlights
Top hotels in Kitahama
Nogamihonkan Ryokan
"Great location and the hotel is well maintained and clean. Staff was very friendly"
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Umino hotel Hajime
Hotel New Tsuruta
"Breakfast is good and located in city center and right in front of the pier. However, the building is really beat up."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Hoshino Resorts KAI Beppu
"The stay at KAI Beppu was nothing short of amazing. It was my first time in Beppu, and staying at KAI made the experience truly memorable. The sea-view shakkei was beautiful and definitely the highlight. The room was well-sized, and the indoor onsen was a godsend. The kaiseki meals were also delicious, ..."
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Seaside Hotel Mimatu Oetei
"Disappointing is the first word that comes to mind. Although it advertises itself to be "on the beach", and it is, that doesn't have much to do with anything other than our room had a peek-a-boo view of the bay. The onsen, which it proudly advertised, had an odd smell. And, the walk from the train ..."
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Nishitetsu Resort Inn Beppu
"Great spot to stay near the coast in Beppu, a pretty convenient location, friendly staff. Let down a little by the in room entertainment and the slightly outdated interior but otherwise a place I'd recommend staying for sure."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Where to stay in Kitahama
Kamegawa
While there might not be top attractions in Kamegawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hyotan Hot Spring and Blood Pond Hell Hot Springs.
