Beppu: Japan’s Onsen Paradise ♨️🧖‍♀️

#cheaptravel If soaking in a hot spring is on your Japan bucket list, Beppu in Oita Prefecture is the place to be! 🗾 This city is one of the most famous onsen (hot spring) resorts in Japan, with over 2,000 onsen sources — the highest in the country! 🌋 Beppu is known for its diversity: mud baths, sand baths, steam baths, and even foot baths along the street! 👣 The mineral-rich waters are believed to have healing properties, perfect after long travel days. Be sure to check out the “Hells of Beppu” (Jigoku Meguri), a collection of visually stunning hot springs that are too hot to bathe in but incredible to witness — like bright blue pools 💙, bubbling mud 🩶, and steaming red ponds ❤️🔥. The town has a charming retro feel, and the mountain and ocean views make it even more relaxing. Whether you’re here for wellness, nature, or a new cultural experience, Beppu offers an unforgettable onsen escape!