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Private Himeshima Tour from Beppu Explore Island Nature

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Private Himeshima Tour from Beppu Explore Island Nature

About this activity

Himeshima Island Half-Day Tour from Beppu

Enjoy a smooth and worry-free island experience with pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Beppu Port.

An English-speaking escort guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port and accompany you to the ferry terminal, explaining the day’s schedule along the way. After crossing to Himeshima Island by ferry, you’ll meet a local island guide who knows the island’s history, nature, and culture in depth.

On Himeshima, enjoy a relaxed half-day experience featuring:

• Japanese mythology and local legends

• Dramatic coastal scenery and nature

• Traditional island culture

• Relaxation at Hyoshimizu Onsen (tattoo-friendly)

• Local food featuring Himeshima’s famous kuruma-ebi

Highlights

• Hotel or Beppu Port pick-up and drop-off

• English-speaking escort guide

• Local Himeshima guide

• Myth, nature, culture, onsen, and food in one experience

• Comfortable transportation from start to finish

What's included

  • ✓Local Himeshima Guide

Not included

  • ✕Transportation costs such as train, bus, and ferry fares and EV car are not included in the tour price. These must be paid separately by each participant.
  • ✕Lunch is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your preferred place to enjoy lunch during the break
  • ✕insurance

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting Point: Seattle’s Best Coffee, Beppu Station Please meet at Seattle’s Best Coffee inside Beppu Station. You can relax and enjoy a drink while waiting. Our guide will come to pick you up at the scheduled time. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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