tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91816823166945685412024-02-21T02:36:33.897+09:00 Beppu International PlazaFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-53474122739727372772016-09-21T01:55:00.000+09:002016-09-21T02:06:12.960+09:00Please visit our web site!!
Click here !!
FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-91138485253756799832015-12-06T13:16:00.003+09:002015-12-06T13:31:54.984+09:00Best shots in Beppu from a tourist
These are taken by a tourist.
<Beppu Station>
<Seaside view>
<Beppu Tower>
Thank you very much for sending us photos.
Sorry for posting them too late.
We are so glad you enjoyed in Beppu on a sunny day.
Hope you come back to Beppu in the near future.
FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-63130110631134938522015-12-06T13:02:00.000+09:002015-12-06T13:17:00.486+09:00Best shots in Beppu from tourists
These are wonderful pictures taken by tourists from Saitama in Japan
<Hells>
<Takegawara Onsen>
<Kitahama area>
Dear Mr. Photographer,
Thank you very much for sending wonderful photos. Sorry for posting them too late.
We believe that you enjoyed in Beppu. Please come back to Beppu again!!
 FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-1373249910548921202014-08-24T21:41:00.001+09:002014-08-24T21:41:51.935+09:00Best shots in Beppu from a tourist
These photos were taken by a tourist from Nagasaki. She is working as an English teacher there.
She really enjoyed many kinds of hot springs and foods in Beppu.
<She is relaxed in the foot bath next to Jigokumushi-Kobo in Kannawa>
<She is eating Reimen >
<She strikes a pose in front of Takegawara-Onsen>
Dear Ms. Photographer,
Thank you for sending FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-29745244075623505182014-03-31T11:09:00.000+09:002014-03-31T13:37:25.281+09:00Announcement
Notice
As of April 1, 2014, FTIO will reform its
body from a private organization to a General Corporation. Based on this
reform, the name of the new organization will be Beppu International Plaza
(BIP).
BIP will provide the wide range of tourist
information to foreign visitors to Beppu and the surrounding areas as in the
past.
At the same time, BIP will expand its roll
to FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-1354239621301601972014-03-31T11:03:00.002+09:002014-04-01T01:10:14.508+09:00Best shots in Beppu from a tourist
These photos were taken by a tourist from abroad.
<Jigokumushi-Kobo:Steam cooking Kitchen>
steam cooking! natural and healthy. you will operate by yourself, very unique and amazing experience! and food is tasty~
<Umi-Jigoku>
one of the 8 hells, blue as the sea
<Lake Shidaka>
breathtaking!
Thank you very much for sending us postcard-worthyFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-15889058652338727262013-09-19T22:43:00.002+09:002013-09-30T12:57:28.454+09:00The 54rd Kannawa Yuami FestivalThe 54th Kannawa Yuami Festival is going to be held this weekend ( Sep. 21st 〜23rd) in Kannawa Onsen Area to thank 'Ippen Shonin', a notable Buddhist priest, for his dedication to the development of Kannawa Onsen. This area has flourished as an ONSEN resort, since 'Ippen Shonin' developed it in the 13th century.
'Ippen Shonin' founded 'Onsenzan-Eifukuji'
FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-24555954134604385692013-08-31T19:04:00.000+09:002013-09-04T11:32:13.353+09:00Best shot by a visitor from Ireland
Futuristic transport - 'Steam' bike
Zigzag your way across the hills from Beppu to Kannawa by bike, enjoy the hot spring mountain and sea views and when you run out of steam, rest & recuperate in a natural hot bath.
Caroline Fahey
West of Ireland.
Sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Dear Ms. Fahey
Thank you very much for sending us the impressive photo. We are so FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-83388186992405872472013-08-29T02:44:00.000+09:002013-09-25T01:37:16.605+09:00Hamawaki Yakushi FestivalHamawaki Yakushi Matsuri, a local community festival in Beppu, is going to take place in Hamawaki Onsen area this weekend (8/30〜9/1). This will hold a service for Hamawaki Yakushi Nyorai (Healing Budda).
Major events:
● 'Oiran' parade: 8 p.m., August 31th
People wearing kimono will parade throughout the town.
In case of rain,FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-59152239630277881152013-08-05T09:23:00.000+09:002013-09-04T11:49:33.863+09:00Resumption of the normal operation on the Houhi Main Line The JR Houhi Main Line, which had been suspended between MIYAJI station and BUNGO TAKETA due to the train track damage by heavy rain last year, resumed on the 4th of August.
● Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 4 services / day
BEPPU Station &FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-46052154193976421602013-07-27T00:52:00.001+09:002013-07-27T10:14:41.964+09:00An exhibition of works by woodblock artist, "Mr. Ezaki Mitsuru"
Open: 7/20(Sat.) - 7/28(Sun.)
Time : 10:00 - 17:00 everyday / last day 7/28(Sun.) until 15:00
Entrance fee : Free
Place : Fujiya Gallery "Hanayamomo" at Kannawa Onsen area,
about 20-minute bus ride from Beppu station
Further information of this exhibition is available at three FTIO offices in Beppu city.
A posterFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-8237471099805846302013-07-21T22:06:00.000+09:002013-07-21T22:06:29.456+09:00Drop-by Onsen in Beppu (3)This is located at Kannawa Onsen area (one of Beppu Hatto) --only a few minutes walk from Kannawa bus stop. "Iroha ryokan (Japanese inn)" runs this drop-by Onsen. You can feel relax and comfortable.
Entrance of Iroha Ryokan
Entrance of Onsen
Take off your clothes here
Dressing place
Inside washing place
Inside bath tab
Look over anFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-52098726099428533372013-07-18T01:13:00.000+09:002013-07-18T01:19:07.873+09:00Beppu Today, 2013 July 16th , at the sun rise in Beppu cityIt's been terribly hot here in Beppu since the rainy season was over. Taking a walk early in the morning, however, and touching the cool air on the cheeks just before the sunrise is comfortable. The following photos will give you such a nice feeling.
A fantastic sunrise view with the shimmering sunlight upon Beppu bay.
Mt. Takasaki, famous for wild monkeys, in the FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-61129954580776449992013-06-30T01:17:00.001+09:002013-07-06T20:39:39.735+09:00Kannawa Mushiyu (Steam Bath)"Kannawa Mushiyu" is a Japanese style sauna run by the city of Beppu. It is located at Kannawa Onsen area 20-minute bus ride away from Beppu station. No other hot spring areas in Japan have such a unique spa.
"Mushiyu" house
Buy tickets for bathing and renting a yukata at this ticketing machine.(You don't need to rent a yukata if you FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-43006175615051631002013-06-25T15:36:00.001+09:002013-07-10T10:47:29.368+09:00Gallery shop in Fujiya Gallery Hanayamomo Fujiya Gallery Hanayamomo is one of the historic buildings in Kannawa. It is designated as a tangible cultural asset and worth visiting. Special events are occasionally held there.
A gallery shop with a small cafe is newly open there. Gift items including simple tableware, fruits jams steamed at low temperature are sold at the cafe.
 FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-49368873289431246332013-06-19T01:52:00.000+09:002013-06-20T16:09:36.277+09:00Beppu Hatto Walk(5) Yamanote Nostalgic Walk
Yamanote is the district
spreading over the east of Beppu Onsen area, one of
the Beppu Hatto (8 major hot spring areas of Beppu). This area was developed as
summer resort. A number of good, old
architectures remain everywhere in the town. That's why it was once said
"Karuizawa (a famous summer resort area for Tokyoites) in Kyushu". You
can feel the nostalgic air in there. This walk FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-14879193234272595502013-06-12T09:48:00.000+09:002013-06-28T08:04:49.509+09:00Yukata trial fitting<!--[if gte mso 9]>
<![endif]-->
<!--[if gte mso 9]>
Normal
0
10 pt
0
2
false
false
false
EN-US
JA
X-NONE
$([\{£¥‘“〈《「『【〔$([{「£¥
!%),.:;?]}¢°’”‰′″℃、。々〉》」』】〕゛゜ゝゞ・ヽヾ!%),.:;?]}。」、・゙゚¢
<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>
FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-46962200671019559712013-05-26T22:12:00.000+09:002013-05-28T23:43:15.522+09:00Beppu Hatto Walk (4) ---Takegawara Neighborhood Alley Walk
"Takegawara
Neighborhood Alley
Walk" is a program of strolling around the central zone of Beppu hot
spring area near the JR Beppu station. This program is held on daily basis except
Tuesday and Thursday. The walk starts from the JR Beppu station and finish at
Takegawara onsen, one of the most popular public hot springs in Beppu. Participants
walk through the extremely narrow backstreets here FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-38438536877232793722013-05-21T10:56:00.000+09:002013-05-21T21:10:08.146+09:00Beppu Hatto Walk(3) Hamawaki Sepia-tic Walk(2-Uptown)
This walk is scheduled on every Sunday morning.
Three Buddhism temples and a Roman Catholic Church are on the route. Further information of "Hatto Walk" is available at three FTIO offices in the city of Beppu. Feel free to drop by any one of them. We are looking forward to seeing you!!
"Chokakuji temple" is said to be built during 1429-40.
FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-445034400189320562013-05-15T01:15:00.000+09:002013-05-16T01:21:26.391+09:00Beppu Hatto Walk(3) Hamawaki Sepia-tic Walk (1-Downtown)
Hamawaki Onsen area, one of the Beppu Hatto, is located at the edge of east-south of Beppu city and near to the Beppu Bay. It was most bustling in Showa Era (1950's~70's) Many people came to Beppu from Kansai and Shikoku to bathe in the hot spring and to go sightseeing by ships at that time. Many people still live in the old houses remaining there through a long history. Pictures below make youFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-37848420505695596342013-05-07T19:44:00.000+09:002013-05-08T09:36:31.613+09:00 Drop-by Onsen in Beppu (2)
The pictures below is the view from a private bath in Sakuratei (ryokan, Japanese inn) located on a hillside of Kannawa hot spring area.
The sign says 'Sora no Yu' which means 'the hot spring in the sky'.
Roten-buro (Open-air bath)
Sakuratei has another type of private bath as well as a large public bath. These baths also offer panoramic views over theFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-26059401485627404792013-05-01T22:36:00.000+09:002013-05-02T09:05:33.589+09:00"Best Shot in Beppu" from tourists These photos were taken by three college girls from Norway during their stay in Beppu last April. The caption under the photos are from them.
<Myoban Yunosato>
One of the most memorable parts of our trip was the Yunosato onsen with a great view of the city.
<Restaurant Mitsu Boshi>
Another of the most memorable parts of our trip was
aFTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-90072457574578080182013-04-22T22:37:00.000+09:002013-04-25T11:23:55.602+09:00Beppu Hatto Walk (2) Asami Romantic WalkMany foreign tourists like to visit Japanese shrines and temples. Asami Shrine is one of the best choices for them. It is located at the edge of Beppu Onsen area, one of the Beppu Hatto. Many local people visit there to pray for good fortune all through the year. To walk around Asami shrine and its neighboring area is a fun for toursits.
It is a 15 minute-walk away from JR FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-65631778693420285082013-04-18T22:35:00.000+09:002013-04-25T11:21:02.448+09:00Beppu Hatto Walk (1) Horita Yunosato
To walk around Horita hot spring area, one of the Beppu's eight hot spring areas, is a good experience for foreign tourists. being located at the foot of Mt. Tsurumi, people can taste the beautiful nature and also enjoy some historical atmosphere of the area. Beppu Inter Change is the closest exit on Oita Highway.
A relief of dragon FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9181682316694568541.post-15817755725183933342013-04-17T00:51:00.000+09:002013-04-17T00:51:17.556+09:00Beppu Today, 2013 April 16th, Double Cherry Blossoms It is said that there are more than 300 kinds of cherry blossoms in Japan, and 80% of them are Someiyoshino that I showed you in this blog before.
In the blog above, the top picture were taken in Beppu Park, many people enjoyed watching cherry blossoms and had Hanami parties.
Someiyoshino in Beppu park fell about 10 days ago and now green FTIOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507767060291206701noreply@blogger.com