A lot of interaction with the animals, definitely worth an hour or two to visit.

Great place not only for children, but also for everyone who loves animals. You will have great fun and learn something. The seal show was absolutely amazing. I definitely recommend it.

In my view the diversity of animals at this aquarium is exceptional for its size. There are a lot of activities throughout the day as well.

It was very educational to see what types of sea life is around Japan. We didn't see the shows they offered. It was kinda cool to be able to touch the rays and sea cucumbers. You can feed the baby otters also.

OMG. Must go if you are in Beppu. May go in the afternoon as there will be less ppl. See all the shows.

Relaxing for adults, fun for kids. The downside is only the food here is terrible and not much options plus they serve it in a plastic/styrofoam bowl, very dangerous for health plus the price are quite high for what you can get.

Great place to enjoy and learn about sea creatures. There are also hourly shows with pelicans, walrus and dolphins. Feel the wet and rough skin of the walrus and the slimy stingray. Depending on how long you take to admire the fish and mammals, it takes around 1.5h to complete the tour. Amazing seeing all the fish, sea lions, penguins and eels. Remember to get the ticket 2840yen with transport + monkey mountain. Entry Price 2300yen

Arrived first thing on a Saturday and though the museum was open not a SINGLE exhibit was open. I understand if you have to close one sometimes but not ALL of them at the same time and if you must, then do it on a Wednesday or something. FAIL

Beautiful art museum both in terms of the exterior and interior design. Lots of great local art and exhibitions during our visit. Bright and airy open high ceiling and really good ac which was a huge relief during the very warm season we visited. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and need a quick art break from your adventures in Oita. There is a restaurant and cafe and a really great art souvenir store

I had a couple of hours to fill in. What a beautiful cool space to wander and take in the exquisite architecture on a very hot day. I saw the Hiroshige and Hokusai exhibition. Wow! The main hall and other spaces are beautiful too. Interactive and colourful and a delight for children and those of us who are children at heart.

The OPAM Museum in Oita is a beautiful and inspiring place – the architecture itself is stunning, and the atmosphere is calm and creative. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated and of high quality, offering a mix of contemporary and traditional art. I only wish there were a bit more to see, as the space feels so inviting that you naturally want to explore it longer. Still, it’s definitely worth a visit – a wonderful cultural spot in Oita!

Very good modern art museum, with warm and impressive collections. Permanent galleries on the first floor, free to enter. Special exhibition on the third floor, paid to enter, but very cheap. Currently showcasing Japanese and European art, including a Chagall and Picasso.

Loved the architecture of the building and how spacious it felt! However the amount of actual exhibitions seemed to be lacking. Entrance to the museum itself is free though and you pay per exhibit. Parking was 200yen for about an hour or two. There’s a few nice restaurants on the second floor as well.

We had a great time here. But make sure you go there earlier they close early like 19:00. And it’s not near the train station of Oita. But it is a great experience with the setting and atmosphere. Everything is aesthetically pleasing.

A good, but challenging walk up to the summit. You arrive just below the two peaks , East or West which are are shorter but much harder final ascent. Views are beautiful below.

Cool place. for hiking, relaxation. Hiking to the mountain, little one takes around 2hrs roundway. The large one takes 4-6 hrs roundway. there are special routes you can take. Inside the large one, you can see deers inside.

Wrinting review so late. Sorry, we climbed it on last February.The weather didn’t support us. Though, the road was quite slippery. You need some gear to climb it properly.

Came here as part of a tour package, has very nice views of the Mount Yufu. Beautiful and spectacular.

Amazing hike. A bit challenging depending on physical activity. We took a way trough the forest the day down, can be done, it’s more challenging and indication is by ribbon but definite can be done. The view is incredible, for the more physically fit, both summits are reachable.

Nice & quiet Saturday summer hike. Relaxed climb up to the 'Y-junction' in between the two mountains with a fair bit of rock scrambling with metal chains nearing summit. Amazing view once the clouds cleared.

A beautiful and slightly terrifying hike. One of the best trails I ever did. You need some nerves for climbing the west peak. After doing so you can scramble around the crater up to a ridge from which you can reach the east peak. Make sure to bring some good shoes and weather with you ;-)

Start by taking a queue number at the reception. Then line up to select your order from the machines. Make payment there. Wait till your number is called by the reception prior to handing your meal tickets to them. This will be followed by getting timers from them and collecting your food. Followed the number indicated to head to the steamer area. Staff will hand you protective gear to insert the food into the steamer. When the timer rings, head back to collect the food. Extra costs for different types of sauces. Yuzu pepper sauce tasted good. Free seating. Credit card allowed. Free parking

Awesome unique experience. Glad i was there with few people, so when i arrived i was able.to order immediately. To my rush, i ordered a meal for 2 :( Steamed foods are fresh and taste good. My only critique is that eventhough i don't order meal with shrimp. It tasted and smells like shrimp. But overall i had fun experience here

Food was ok but the waiting time was long. First, you get a queue number. Then you order you food on the ticket machine. And you wait for you queue to be called. While purchasing the food, you need to purchase the mandatory basket for steaming 🤔. When your number is called, you present your food tickets and collect your food. Then proceed to the steam counters to have your food steam for 15 mins. Limited parking lots available and there isn't any paid parking nearby. For the novelty of steaming your own food, ok la. Otherwise, there's better food options around the area. 😉

That sounds like such a unique and fun dining experience! A restaurant where you can steam your own food using hot spring water is definitely something special. It combines the joy of cooking with the excitement of trying something new. The process of ordering from ahř⁶ vending machine, collecting your food, and then steaming it yourself adds a personal touch to the meal

Came on Sunday and parking was difficult. We made many turns and finally saw some people leaving the parking. We had to take a number which is 90mins wait. With that, we can order our meals and wait for our turn to collect food for steaming. I find the food alright. Prawns seemed over cooked.

Enjoyed this place where you can steam your own food with the geothermal steam from the hot spring. Just purchase the meal coupons (I ordered set 2 and 17) and a ¥40 steaming fee coupon from the vending machine and get a number from the reception. When your number is called, pass your meal coupons to the counter and they will prepare the ingredients for you. It’s free-seating so after securing your seat, you bring your tray of ingredients to the steaming area according to the number on the timer provided. There, the staff will guide you through the process of wearing thick gloves and steaming your food for about 15 mins. They provide salt and ponzu as complimentary condiments but if you prefer other condiments like sesame sauce, you’ll need to add additional ¥200 per sauce.

Love the steamed food here despite expecting the place to be gimmicky & mid, experience is definitely fun & interesting for visitors. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to try their cheese fondue (16)!

It was our first trip with our 18-month-old baby, and we had a truly wonderful time. The staff were very friendly, and the variety of facilities kept us entertained throughout our stay. Enjoying delicious meals with a great view was also a healing experience for us as parents. We would love to come back again, this time with our parents.

I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights with my 9 month old. We drove up to the Hoshikan building and the staff took our luggage while my husband parked the car. The car park is a 5 minute up hill walk from the hotel and free to park in. As the facilities and services are widespread, the hotel offers shuttles around to these areas. We didn’t utilise any as we were happy to walk. I found Suginoi hotel to be very family friendly. Our room was spacious and they could provide a crib for an extra charge. Upon request, we were provided a baby bathtub. A yukata and slippers were even prepared for our child. Breakfast offered spectacular views and staff were so kind and attentive. There was a large food spread with even a baby food section with a microwave to heat it up. The onsen was the nicest I've been to with lots of different baths. Towels were provided and the staff did a great job keeping the area tidy. There is also a gym, but you do need to wear indoor shoes while inside. These could also be rented for ¥550. Across the road is a 7 eleven and coin laundry which was very convenient. It was such a good experience I would highly recommend this hotel.

The 宙館hotel room is new and clean with modern design. The bed is comfortable. We are travelling as a family of 5 including one baby. When I booked the room, I mentioned it’s 3 adults, 1child and 1 infant. Just 3 bottles of water is given. There is only two adult and two children tooth brushes in the bathroom so one adult need to use the kid one. The onsen is good on the 13/F 宙館. The most disappointed part is the dinner part. When I checked in, I noticed there is nicer restaurant in 宙館, so I asked the front desk if I can pay more to go to the closer restaurant as I travel with a baby. The front desk said no. I explained that I couldn’t choose the nicer restaurant when I make the reservation. The front desk staff said we cannot change even I m willing to pay more. Anyway, we went to the ceada palace to have dinner. The place is really crowded, the air conditioning is not working well n feeling too hot inside, There is no napkin provided. The most important is the food quality is not good either. We don’t enjoy eating there at all. In a conclusion, we haven’t been visited the hotel 10years ago and our experience was really good so we come back again, but this time is so disappointed about paying 96,000 yen for one night in exchange not very fun experience. I won’t recommend my friend to come.

While the hotel has the scale and facilities of a major chain, our stay was severely affected by a serious issue — our room was infested with bed bugs. This was extremely disappointing and completely unacceptable, especially for a well-known international hotel in Japan. To be fair, the staff were extremely helpful and courteous, and they eventually moved us to another room the next day. However, the damage was already done. A problem of this level should never occur in a property of this standard, and it ultimately overshadowed our entire stay.

One of the best hot spring hotels in Beppu, this place offers an exceptional experience for visitors. We stayed at the newest hotel building, Hoshi, which opened in late January 2025 and boasts modern facilities with a luxurious touch. The Hoshi building is designed for convenience, allowing guests to enjoy a buffet breakfast and dinner in the same building. The buffet featured a variety of local dishes and fresh seafood, prepared with care and full of authentic flavors. The dessert section was impressive, offering a wide range of options that were not only plentiful but also incredibly delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing, and the sunrise views from the hotel were absolutely breathtaking, adding a magical touch to our stay. Whether you're looking for great food, stunning views, or a relaxing hot spring experience, this hotel truly delivers.

This was our fourth time in this hotel, and Sorakan was the best. Our family had the great time from this stay. The food of buffet and the facilities of the hotel are very nice. We'd like to come again soon.

Had a great stay here- onsen was very relaxing and overall service was 10/10. Will come again if I get the opportunity!

The reviews tricked me to come. It was a normal udon shop. Nothing special, only the price is very cheap. Please don’t come with high expectation. However, lots of locals senior customers.

Good local food with reason prices and very big potion

Food is great and cheap but it is SO hot inside. Maybe open a window or turn the AC on?

A delicious bowl of noodles after a long hike. And very helpful staff to navigate the huge menu

Local set meal with good quality and low price. Deep fried pork chop with rice is wonderful.

Excellent, clean, friendly, quick and cheap, super taste,

Very tasty udon for a great price.

It is OK food at a higher than average price. There are too many Chinese and Korean tourists, there was a long wait and they are very loud. Many items are sold out or are lunch only so before you order make sure you have a backup item so it is not awkward when staff take your order. The staff are fairly understanding if you don't speak Japanese, likely because of the amount of foreigners eating there. The sashimi was good but there is more decorations than food. The roast beef was very mediocre, ordered on a whim because the main dish I wanted was out of stock. The tempura has a nice char but felt overcooked. Still good though. It is neither super tasty or disgusting. Just good OK level food. The water cup they give you is tiny, maybe three sips. Feels like fancy restaurant. Beware they close between 2 and 5, we tried to come in at 3 for a late lunch and they were closed. Their supposed most famous items are the shrimp tempura bowl and the chicken tempura. The chicken tempura was so dry, it was very hard to eat. They used the breast meat which has no moisture.

Famous yummy Prawn tempura bowl with fried halibut. Spotted the chef preparing a sushi side dish, took a while to finally order it (language barrier, they mistakenly thought that I wanted to have a drink). it’s fresh & delicious.

I love anago and was quite disappointed. The eel meat should be naturally sweet, coming through a mild tempura batter, with a deep savory dipping sauce. Whilst the tempura batter was mild so was the eel and so was the sauce, leading to a very middle of the road anago tempura. We also ordered the tempura set and the chicken fried rice, all of which was also very mild and safe. Perhaps Beppu flavourful a milder due to all the steam cooking? But for me the meal lacked complexity.

Arrived earlier around 6pm, waited briefly prior to entering. Staff will give you a queue number at the door. Queues were quite long as we ate. Many families with small children around. Waiting area present for waiting. Food was tasty. Accepts card. Order via iPad.

Delicious local Oita cuisine. Sashimi from the day’s catch. Highly recommend. Very helpful and kind staff. Will be returning very soon!

Great foods! Originally it's known for the tempura, but other dishes are great as well! I came here thrice during my visit to Beppu. Definitely try the steamed fish. It's not on the menu but you can ask for it. This branch is much quieter than the main branch. But avoid lunch hour(s) if you don't like to wait.

*No parking at the restaurant* We arrived at 7pm on a weekday evening and waited for around 30 minutes to get in. Among all the dishes we ordered I would highly recommend to have the Shrimp Tempura Set as well as the creamy clams. The sashimi is also very fresh and well seasoned as an appetizer. The steak, however, was quite chewy and I did not quite enjoy the texture. Overall this restaurant surprisingly offers a diversed menu; when compared to other restaurants which normally only offer 1 or 2 famous dishes.

This yakiniku all-you-can-eat restaurant offers a great dining experience with a wide variety of options to suit all tastes. While the wait time for your order can vary depending on how busy the restaurant is, the menu makes up for it with its extensive selection of meats, vegetables, and side dishes. Even vegetarians can find plenty to enjoy, with delicious noodle dishes and fresh vegetables available. The prices are reasonable for the quality and variety of food you get, making it a solid choice for those looking for a good meal without breaking the bank. Whether you're a meat lover or prefer plant-based options, this restaurant provides a satisfying experience for everyone. A great spot for group dinners or casual outings!

Terrible Service – Rude and Unhelpful Staff I had a very disappointing experience here. The front desk staff didn’t greet me at all. Since I don’t speak Japanese, I asked in English if I needed to wait for a table. The staff just looked confused, tilted her head, and said “hmm?” without trying to communicate or find someone to help. Later, what seemed like a manager arrived, but both of them just whispered to each other without assisting me. I even used Google Translate to ask my question, but they still just stared at me without answering. I felt ignored and disrespected. Even if they don’t speak English, basic customer service should be expected. Would not recommend.

Better to reserved as early as you can, so you'll not going to wait for a long time. When we visited last January 2 at 6pm the place was fully occupied so we waited after 11 guest reserved before Us, it was luckily that we stayed in Nishitetsu hotel just outside the Yakiniku place. And we waited in our place to receive a message from the staff. And as we had our seat we waited again for about 10 mins Before the meat serve in our table Due to demand the service was a bit slow. 😅

This BBQ restaurant was so awesome! The staff struggled a bit with English and explaining how it worked but we got there in the end. That's not their fault - we also don't speak Japanese very well! We got "all you can eat" and then you simply order the dishes and drinks you want from the tablet (which can be switched to English) before the time runs out. It was more expensive than many of our meals have been but boy did we get our money's worth! The menu includes meat, vegetables, dessert and drinks. We were delighted to see the robot waiter doing the rounds, and had heaps of fun BBQing our own food. While we had a short wait to get in, there is a playground for the kids so it was no hassle to wait.

I went for a lunchtime meal once and then dinner recently. The service is a bit slow. I recommend the bungo beef plate. It was about 2,000yen. I tried their new menu item of kalbi ribs but I was underwhelmed. Now that the December campaign is over, you're better off investing in the beef dish! I like Sagagyu, but Bungogyu is nice too. My friend enjoyed the bibimbap and oxtail soup. The oxtail was really tender but the broth was too simple for my tastes.

The seafood pancake cost 900 yen, but it looks not good. I was very disappointed. Hope this doesn't happen again.

My kids would have killed me without a five-star-review. They have loved this restaurant since they were able to talk . Seriously, awesome!