Beppu (別府市 Beppu-shi) is a city located in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan, at the west end of Beppu Bay.
The city was founded on April 1, 1924, and is famous for its onsen (hot springs).
Beppu contains eight major geothermal hot spots,
which are sometimes referred to as the "eight hells of Beppu". Six of
these are located in the Kannawa district, and two in the more remote
Shibaseki district. Beppu is also divided into eight major hot spring
areas known as Beppu Hattō (別府八湯).
Beppu has not only usual hot springs but some sand and foot baths as
well. One famous spot is "Beppu Kaihin Sunayu, Ashiyu", (”Beppu marine
beach sand bath and foot bath").
Beppu Kaihin Sunayu is known for its open-air sand bathing found near Beppu City's seashore.
It is 15 minutes by bus from Beppu
station, on Route 10.[8]
Takasakiyama Monkey Park is located 10 minutes from the centre of Beppu by bus. The park is home to more than 1500 Japanese macaques. [6]
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