Duration
2 hours
Availability
Year-round
Price: ¥ 4,500
（tax included）
Hightlight
- Learn how the people living in the volcanic region of Beppu, one of Japan’s leading hot spring towns, benefit from the natural spring water. Unravel the health therapeutic benefits of hot-springs and hot-spring cuisine.
- Taste jigoku-mushi food that is steamed together in a hell kettle at a hot-spring hotel.
- Take a guided walk through the back alleys of Kannawa Onsen for a better understanding of the area.
Overview
Local guides take you through the historical hot-spring culture of the area.
The town of Kannawa Onsen takes its name from its famous onsen (hot springs). This spa resort town has long flourished as a therapeutic hot-spring destination, and guests can use a “jigoku kettle” to steam food with onsen water and cook their own meals.
The unique dish of Kannawa Onsen is jigoku-mushi, in which fresh vegetables, meat and fish are steamed in a jigoku kettle (called a “hell”) with 100°C hot spring water. This guided tour is a great way to further enjoy the cultural experience of the region.
Walk through the back alleys of Kannawa Onsen and visit hidden points of interest recommended by our guide. Procure ingredients and enjoy an original jigoku-mushi set meal cooked with a jigoku kettle, only available at Kannawa Onsen.
Price Per Person
4,500 JPY / person
What to Bring & What to Wear
- Wear comfortable clothing.
- Recommended: Towel, sun protection, sunglasses, change of clothes in case you get wet.
Customer Review
I enjoyed participating in the event and was surprised that the food tasted even better than usual by steaming it in the hell. I learnt a lot about the wisdom of the local people who live along the hot springs.
Included in the fee
- Foodstuffs
- Hell kettle fee
- Guide fee
- Interpreter-guide fee (if applicable)
Not included in the fee
- Transport to and from the meeting point, insurance and any other extra costs. For those who choose to pay by bank transfer, transfer charges will be borne by the customer.
Language
English / Japanese
Event Duration
About 2 hours
Meeting Point
Daikokuya Ryokan
3, Kannawa-kami, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
※Meeting point can be changed upon request.
Program Availability
Year-round
Participants
3 – 15 people
Age
6 years and over
Application Deadline
7 days before the tour date
Agent Name
Toyonokuni Millennium Heritage Tourism Zone
Notes
Taxis are available upon request (optional). Fare will be borne by the customer.
※Guides are for guiding only. Enjoy lunch on your own.
Itinerary
| 11:00 | Meet at Daikokuya Ryokan |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Kannawa Onsen Alley Walk |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Hiromiya (procurement of ingredients, preparation with hell-steamers) |
| Daikokuya Ryokan (hell steam and meals) | |
| 13:00 | End |
Duration: Approx. 2 hours (60-min guided tour, 60 min for meal).
Please wear comfortable clothes for walking.
Cancellation Policy
■ Cancellation by the customer
- 2 to 3 days before the booking date, 30%
- The day before the booking date, 40%
- On the day of booking, 100%
■ Cancellation by the organizer/provider
- In the event of foul weather, such as rainstorms, or if the event is cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances, we will inform you at least one day in advance, or by telephone the evening before. No cancellation fee will be charged.
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