Tired of joining cruise-provided tours? Sick of being stuffed onto a bus full of people who don’t know each other - and then having to leave every place you stop off at within a strict time limit? Luckily, Glide Japan is here to introduce you to the best day-trip package you’ll find here in Beppu. With our friendly, English-speaking local guides, we’re here to make sure you experience Beppu to the very fullest. With guaranteed flexibility and no need to rush back to a bus, in this private tour we’ll do our very best to accommodate your requests.
Highlights: the ‘Hells’ (an absolute must-visit in Beppu!)
Before we head downtown to the streets of Beppu, we’ll first take you to see a few of the famous ‘seven hells’ - including the breath-taking Umijigoku, known for its striking turquoise waters. Followed by a pleasant stroll through the iconic hot spring district of Kannawa, you’ll witness fairytale-esque scenes of natural steam-plumes billowing up from the ground under your feet - especially magical during the winter months.
Hidden Gems: meet the locals and feel the ‘real’ Beppu!
What makes this package different is the rare chance you’ll have to see Beppu through the eyes of its local people. From the town’s only bamboo factory to a quirky artists’ residence, we’ll connect you face-to-face with locals, offering an insight into their day-to-day lives on Beppu’s less-travelled streets, where true culture thrives, and the ‘heart’ of the town can really be felt.
Other Workshop Options
Still looking for something more hands-on? Here to make your travel memorable and meaningful, besides walking tours we also offer a range of optional workshops to choose from:
- Hot spring-water fabric-dyeing
- Japanese tea ceremonies
- Calligraphy classes with a professional calligrapher
…and more coming soon!.
What's better? We're flexible!
As a flexible tour, it’s entirely up to you whether you’d like to shorten - or lengthen! - the tour duration. If you’d prefer to skip something on the itinerary and spend more time somewhere that’s caught your fancy - no problem at all! After all, it’s through spontaneity that the best memories are made. As well as being flexible with itinerary adjustments, our tour guides are friendly, experienced, and know Beppu like the back of their hands.
If you only have a few hours to spare in Beppu and want to feel the real essence of this unique town, this is the tour for you - we promise!
GLIDE JAPAN Inc.
Mission
As ambassadors of our region, we connect local communities with the world, paving the way for a prosperous future.
Vision
Our goal is to become Japan’s leading engine of regional revitalisation, making it a norm to attract young people to rural areas, driven by their dreams.
| Company Name | Glide Japan Inc. |
| CEO | Masahiro Ide |
| Capital | ¥8,000,000 |
| Established | April 20, 2023 |
| Number of Employees | 13 (including contractors) |
| Head Office | Space Beppu, 12-9 Chiyomachi, Beppu City, Oita 874-0942, Japan |
| Phone | +81-977-75-9566 |
| Australia Office (Satellite Office) | 7 Picton Street, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, 2020 |
| Nagasaki Office | 5th Ichinose Chuobashi Building, 5th Floor, 5-8 Edomachi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, 850-0861 |
| Business Activities | Inbound tourism consulting, travel arrangement services for international visitors, regional revitalisation projects, multilingual translation, video production, and more. |
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