Beppu: Tori-Ten and Jigoku-Mushi – A Gourmet Tour of Japan's Hot Spring Town

Experience a full-day gourmet tour of Beppu, Japan's steaming hot spring town, tasting signature local dishes from morning to evening. Begin with a classic breakfast at Tomonaga Bakery, an over-century-old establishment famous for its Wan-chan bun and butter French pastry. After viewing the impressive Takegawara Onsen (竹瓦温泉) with its distinctive curved roof and exploring the retro Takegawara-Koji Arcade, enjoy an authentic lunch of tori-ten at Toyo-Ken, the birthplace of this Oita specialty. In the afternoon, venture to the steaming Kannawa Onsen (鉄輪温泉) district and experience self-directed jigoku-mushi cooking using natural hot spring steam at Jigoku-Mushi Workshop. Finish with the famous jigoku-mushi pudding—a bittersweet caramel custard—at Okamoto-ya Shop in Myoban Onsen (明礬温泉). This unforgettable day fully engages all five senses as you savor Beppu's unique food culture, nurtured by the blessings of hot spring waters.