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Become a Local A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture
A small-group walking tour of downtown Beppu's back streets by Space Beppu: local artists, a bamboo craft workshop and a century-old house with a gallery.
US$58 each · US$116 for two · Taxi ~10 min from the ship
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Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.
Price, reviews and availability from the operator's Viator listing · checked · Takumi Yamada
Not at the pier: about 10 minutes by taxi
Measured from Beppu Port.
Coming backAllow the same ~10 minutes back to the ship, and aim to be there an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-07-01, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- You meet working artisans, including at a bamboo craft factory, and finish at Space Beppu's century-old house with a history room of old Beppu photographs.
- Admission fees are included and groups are capped at 8.
- 40 reviews average 4.9; open on all 6 ship days we checked.
Couples who have seen hot-spring sights before and want Beppu's crafts and streets on a short call.
It starts at Beppu Station, not the pier, so add a taxi or bus each way. It skips the hells and does not go inside an onsen, the route can change with shop hours, and it asks for moderate fitness.
The day, stop by stop
- Beppu Station Market · 10 minWitness first-hand a local market selling fresh fish and vegetables, and enjoy a rare chance to interact with local Japanese residents.
- 30 minSince its establishment in 1908, you'll be able to observe bamboo products being meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, utilising local bamboo from Oita Prefecture. As well as seeing the artisans at work, you'll also be able to purchase bamboo products - ideal, unique souvenirs to take home with you!
- 1 hrThis is an irregular and unscheduled workshop. We can only offer this experience when the instructor has availability.
- 20 minBeppu is without question a paradise for the arts & crafts, and art lovers will jump at the chance to meet the residents of Kiyoshima Apartment - a creator residence & art studio in downtown Beppu.
- Space Beppu · 20 minA quirky community space & shop within a renovated century-old Japanese house, there is something for everyone at Space Beppu. Featuring a history room containing old photographs of Beppu in the past, as well as a small art gallery showcasing further pieces by the residents of Kiyoshima Apartment, you'll be able to…
- Admission fees for each facility
- Food, beverage and souvenir costs excluded
- Bottled water
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Space Beppu.
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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. It never decides what we recommend — the “think twice” note above is there on purpose.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Beppu
A ship’s excursion comes with one promise nothing else can make: the ship waits for its own bus. An independent booking does not, which is why every day on this site is cut to the call with an hour kept before all-aboard. What you get for the difference is usually a smaller group, a start at the pier rather than a coach queue, and free cancellation until the day before.
Princess Cruises prices as shown on its public Beppu excursion page on 25 October 2026, per person, before any sailing-specific change. Tour prices on this page are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Become a Local A Walking Tour of Arts, Crafts & Onsen Culture worth it from the Beppu cruise port?
A small-group walking tour of downtown Beppu's back streets by Space Beppu: local artists, a bamboo craft workshop and a century-old house with a gallery. Best for: Couples who have seen hot-spring sights before and want Beppu's crafts and streets on a short call.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 5 hours. The tour runs 2 hr – 2 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 10 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Up to 2.5 hours, a taxi or bus between the pier and Beppu Station each way, and two hours for getting ashore and returning early: a call of about five hours.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What should I know before booking?
It starts at Beppu Station, not the pier, so add a taxi or bus each way. It skips the hells and does not go inside an onsen, the route can change with shop hours, and it asks for moderate fitness.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
No: the start is at Wander Compass tourist information centre, outside the East Exit of Beppu Station, about 10 minutes from the ship by taxi (about ¥1,300–1,600 on the meter).
Will I be back on board before all-aboard?
The operator makes no written on-time promise, so the margin is yours to keep. This site only shows the tour as fitting a call of about 5 hours or more, which already includes half an hour to get ashore and the hour before all-aboard. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before means a reservation costs nothing to hold if your ship’s hours change.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per person, from about US$58, in a group of up to 8.
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