There are several traditional inns, which have retained their original exteriors, but have been beautifully moddified internally, to provide guests with comfortable, well appointed surroundings with Onsen.
“Tachiyori-yu” (drop-by Onsen) without an overnight stay such as Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land, Kakujusen and Myoban Yunosato are convenient for travelers who want to try Onsen other than ones in Hotels or inns.
There are Yunohana-goya, thatched huts used for manufacturing “Yunohana” bath powder. They are rarely seen in other places.
It takes about 30 minutes from Beppu station by Kamenoi bus ( within 10 minutes from Kannawa).
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| Overlooking Beppu bay. |
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| The mountain upper part of the photo is Mt. Ohgiyama |
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| Steam rises from grove |
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| Yunohana-goya along the bus route |
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| Steam rising |
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| Contents of Onsen precipitated at the end of pipe |
(There are two other but stops in Myoban area, "Myoban" and "Jizoyumae." When you visit Myoban Onsen, please choose an appropriate but stop for your purpose.)
The photos below are what I saw on the route I walked.
<Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land>
The photo below is "Konja Jigoku Mae" bus stop. Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land" was at the other side of the road.
"Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land" is
- a unique open air mud bath,
- mixed bathing,
- the mud is said to contain ingredients to make the skin beautiful
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| Bus stop Konya Jigoku Mae |
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| The sign of Beppu Onsen Hoyo Land |
<Kakujusen>
After passing under Myoban Big Bridge, there was an alley goes off the bus route on my right.
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| Myoban Big Bridge |
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| an alley on my right |
I found "Kakujusen", a municipal Onsen, on my right along the alley.
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| the alley |
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| Kakujyu sen |
<Yunohana-goya>
Passing "Kakujusen", there was "Yunohana-goya" on my left soon.
Passing "Kakujusen", there was "Yunohana-goya" on my left soon.
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| Yunohana-goya |
<Okamotoya shop>
The alley joined the bus route and at the corner of intersection, there was Okamotoya shop.
The scenery from the parking of Okamotoya shop was fantastic. Okamoto shop is famous for its Jigoku mushi puddings. Jigoku mushi is a way of cooking using hot spring steam.
Hot spring eggs are also popular.
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| Okamotoya shop |
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| Steam cooker for Jigoku mushi pudding |
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| Eggs and potatoes were steamed in front of the shop |
<Myoban Jigoku>
There was Myoban Jigoku just across the road from Okamotoya shop.
There were Yunohana-Goya and boiling hot spring sources.
Entrance fees are 200yen for adults and 100 yen for children.
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| Entrance |
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| Sightseeing route |
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| In the Yunohanap-Goya |
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| steam blowing out from the gapes of rocks |
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| Mud was boiling in the hot spring source |
<Myoban Yunosato>
From Okamotoya shop, Myoban Yunosato was in a few-minutes walk.
The open air baths make you feel expansive.
There were souvenir shops and Yunohana-Goya.
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| Myoban Yunosato Souvenir ship and restaurant |
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| Souvenir shop with thatched roof blends in with the landscape |
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| Bonsai at the entrance of the shop was nice |
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| Yunohana-Goya |
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