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Steam-filled Streets: A Scenic Stroll in Kannawa
A gentle three-hour guided stroll through the Kannawa hells district: Umi Jigoku, Oniishibozu Jigoku, a footbath and the steam-filled back lanes.
US$78 each · US$156 for two · Taxi ~10 min from the ship
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
- 40 minA breathtaking, naturally aqua-blue hot spring pool, known as 'Umi Jigoku'.
- 20 minOniishibozu Jigoku
- 20 minFoot bath time! Don't forget to bring a towel!
- 1 hrKannawa Onsen
Not at the pier: about 10 minutes by taxi
Measured from Beppu Port.
- Taxi
- ~10 min · 4.5 kmAbout ¥1,800–2,300 (US$11–15) one way on the meter
- Meeting point
- Cafetaria Umi, next to Umi Jigoku entrance (Kannawa) →The taxi ride in Google Maps
- Show your driver
- 海地獄 カフェテリア海（別府市鉄輪）
- Other ways there
- Walk about 15 min to Shiomicho stop, Kamenoi bus route 24 to Umi Jigoku-mae (about 15 min, ¥260; leaves at :19 most hours)
- Coming back
- The same ~10 minutes; be at the ship 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.
- It starts right at Umi Jigoku, the turquoise hell, then the bubbling mud of Oniishibozu, with entry fees included.
- The walk continues through Kannawa's lanes and local shops, with a stop at a footbath (bring a towel).
- A small shared group of up to six; 7 reviews average 5.0.
Travellers who want the hells explained at a walking pace on a half-day call.
Only 7 reviews so far. It meets at a cafe by Umi Jigoku, so you get yourself to Kannawa: 15 minutes by taxi, or the hourly route 24 bus from Shiomicho (about 15 minutes, ¥260), a 0.9 km walk from the pier; route 20 does not call at the port stop between about 9:00 and 16:00. It does not include the steam-cooked lunch, and the hells are easy to see on your own.
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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 Steam-filled Streets: A Scenic Stroll in Kannawa worth it from the Beppu cruise port?
A gentle three-hour guided stroll through the Kannawa hells district: Umi Jigoku, Oniishibozu Jigoku, a footbath and the steam-filled back lanes. Best for: Travellers who want the hells explained at a walking pace on a half-day call.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 6 hours. The tour runs 3 hr; 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. Add the ride from the port to Kannawa, about 15-20 minutes each way; the bus runs about once an hour.
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. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
Only 7 reviews so far. It meets at a cafe by Umi Jigoku, so you get yourself to Kannawa: 15 minutes by taxi, or the hourly route 24 bus from Shiomicho (about 15 minutes, ¥260), a 0.9 km walk from the pier; route 20 does not call at the port stop between about 9:00 and 16:00. It does not include the steam-cooked lunch, and the hells are easy to see on your own.
Does this tour pick up at the cruise pier?
No: the start is at Cafetaria Umi, next to Umi Jigoku entrance (Kannawa), about 10 minutes from the ship by taxi (about ¥1,800–2,300 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 6 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$78, in a group of up to 6.
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