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Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour
A private five-to-six-hour drive over the hills to Yufuin with the Mt. Tsurumi ropeway on the way, picking up at Beppu's cruise port.
US$283 per person for 2 · US$565 per car · Pickup at the pier
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.
Checked · price, reviews and availability from the operator’s Viator listing · Takumi Yamada
The day, stop by stop
- 15 minYukemuri Observatory
- 2 hrWe will ascend 1300 meters above sea level on the largest Ropeway in Kyushu.
- In passingMt. Yufu
- 10 minSagiridai Observatory
- 2 hrYufuin Area
- 20 minLake Kinrin
- 30 minUmi Jigoku
The operator collects you at the cruise terminal
- Pickup
- At the cruise terminal →Give your ship’s name and arrival time when you book.The terminal in Google Maps
- The operator picks up at Beppu International Port and runs the day for up to five people.
- It includes the Yukemuri steam viewpoint, the Beppu Ropeway up Mt. Tsurumi, the Sagiridai lookout, two hours in Yufuin and Lake Kinrin.
- Guiding in English, Spanish or Japanese; 14 reviews average 5.0, and the listing says the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.
Couples or small families who want the countryside and Yufuin's village rather than another hot-spring town.
The ropeway, any hells and lunch are extra. Umi Jigoku is only an optional stop 'subject to schedule', so you may not see the hells at all.
What you will see
~6hBeppu + Yufuin, guided
The hells in the morning, then over the hills to Yufuin’s boutique onsen village under Mt. Yufu.
Our guide to it
~5hMt. Tsurumi ropeway
Ten minutes up to about 1,300 m — the bay, the steam plumes rising from a hundred neighborhoods, and cherry trees in the park at the foot station.
Our guide to itCheck dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company); there is rarely a tour desk at the pier. We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
What Princess Cruises charges for a day like this in Beppu
Princess Cruises prices from its public Beppu excursion page, 25 October 2026, per person. Tour prices here are the operator’s current from price.
Before you book
Is the Beppu and Yufuin Scenic Private Tour worth it from the Beppu cruise port?
A private five-to-six-hour drive over the hills to Yufuin with the Mt. Tsurumi ropeway on the way, picking up at Beppu's cruise port. Best for: Couples or small families who want the countryside and Yufuin's village rather than another hot-spring town.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 8 hours. The tour runs 5 hr – 6 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free.
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?
The ropeway, any hells and lunch are extra. Umi Jigoku is only an optional stop 'subject to schedule', so you may not see the hells at all.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
Yes: pickup is at the cruise terminal. Give your ship’s name and arrival time when you book; the operator confirms where the driver or guide waits.
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 8 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 vehicle or group: from about US$565 for the car, so about US$283 a head for two, up to 5 travellers.
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