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Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts&Onsen Culture

By Glide Japan Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is €59 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn about how locals enjoy Onsen.
  • Check out bamboo products crafted by skilled artisans at a 115 year old factory.
  • Visit an Artist residence where artists live, and feel the artistic atmosphere.

Activity location

    • Beppu
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒874-0935 大分県別府市駅前町１２−１３ BIS南館 えきマチ1丁目別府内 | Please gather in front of the Beppu Station tourist information centre, Wander Compass, located just outside the east exit of Beppu Station.
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan

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Become a local! A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts&Onsen Culture

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
€59.45 x 1 Adult€59.45
Total
Price is €59.45
Until Wed, 27 May

What's included, what's not

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    Admission fees for each facility
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    Entry/Admission - Nagai Bamboo Factory(Weekdays)
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    Entry/Admission - Kiyoshima Apartment Beppu
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    Entry/Admission - Beppu Furyujin (Weekends)
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    Entry/Admission - Space Beppu(Community Space)
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    The itinerary may be subject to change depending on the availability or circumstances of local businesses.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    What's not included
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    Food, Drink and Souvenirs are excluded
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    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

In this exclusive, small-group walking tour, you'll immerse yourself in history & culture whilst strolling through the streets of city centre Beppu.Experience the work and daily lives of the local artists who live here, visit a bamboo craft factory and enjoy a rare chance to meet skilled artisans face to face. The tour culminates in a visit to a century-old Japanese house comprising a contemporary art gallery and gift shop. The house also features a history room showcasing historic photographs of Beppu’s past.
Please be aware that:a) this tour does NOT cover popular touristic spots (such as the 'Hells'), but showcases the city's lesser-known cultural streets & alleys, and b) you will not be shown inside an onsen building
**Please also note that due to the possibility of businesses varying opening times, the route & places visited may be subject to change.

♦ Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Beppu Station Market
Have a look at local market for fresh fish and Vegetables, and have a chat with local business people.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nagai bamboo Factory
Since its establishment in 1908, you can witness bamboo products meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, utilising bamboo from Oita Prefecture. You have the opportunity to observe the craftsmanship of the artisans, get a glimpse of the workshop, and even make purchases of their products. Why not consider taking home some memorable souvenirs from this unique experience?
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kiyoshima Apartment, Artist Residence
You can meet many artists who live in this apartment and see their work, which allows you to immerse yourself more deeply in the artistic atmosphere of Beppu.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Space Beppu
At Space Beppu, you can enjoy various attractions such as the Beppu Historical Museum and exhibitions featuring artwork by artists residing in the Kiyoshima Apartments. You can unwind and spend time with local residents while immersing yourself in a relaxing atmosphere at Space Beppu.
Duration: 20 minutes

Location

Activity location

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    • Beppu
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒874-0935 大分県別府市駅前町１２−１３ BIS南館 えきマチ1丁目別府内 | Please gather in front of the Beppu Station tourist information centre, Wander Compass, located just outside the east exit of Beppu Station.
    • Beppu, Oita, Japan