Jump to content

Beppu: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 33°17′05″N 131°29′29″E / 33.28472°N 131.49139°E / 33.28472; 131.49139
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Line 164: Line 164:


==Local attractions==
==Local attractions==
⚫
===Hells of Beppu===
⚫
{{Main article|Hells of Beppu}}

⚫
The "Hells of Beppu" refer to a variety of hot springs in Beppu which are for viewing rather than bathing.<ref name = "japan guide">{{Cite web|url=https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4702.html|title=Hells (Jigoku)|website=www.japan-guide.com|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref> There are seven hells that are part of the ''Jigoku Meguri'' (地獄めぐり) tour.<ref name="tourism">{{cite web |title=Jigoku Meguri Full Tour |url=https://beppu-tourism.com/en/course01/#spot2 |website=Beppu Tourism |access-date=12 June 2024}}</ref> It includes hells such as [[Hells of Beppu|''Oniyama Jigoku'']] (鬼山地獄), which literally means "[[oni|monster]] mountain hell" due to the large numbers of [[Crocodile|crocodiles]] bred and kept on its grounds and [[Hells of Beppu|''Umi Jigoku'']] (海地獄) or "Sea Hell" which is known for its vibrant cobalt-blue water.<ref name="japan guide" /> Five of these are located in the Kannawa district, each within walking distance of each other, and two are located in the Shibaseki district which require about a five minute bus or car ride to access from the Kannawa district hells.<ref name="japan guide" /><ref name="tourism" />


===Hot springs===
===Hot springs===
Line 171: Line 175:
There are over 150 individual ''onsen'' facilities for bathing in Beppu.<ref name="stamps" /> There is an ''onsen'' [[stamp rally]] where individuals receive a stamp for each ''onsen'' they visit. If an individual receives 88 stamps, they are considered to be an "''onsen'' expert" (温泉名人, ''onsen meijin'').<ref name="stamps">{{cite web |title=別府八湯温泉道とは？温泉愛が試されるスタンプラリーで目指せ”温泉名人”！ |url=https://yuagari-honpo.jp/blog/2130/ |website=Yuagari-Honpo |access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>
There are over 150 individual ''onsen'' facilities for bathing in Beppu.<ref name="stamps" /> There is an ''onsen'' [[stamp rally]] where individuals receive a stamp for each ''onsen'' they visit. If an individual receives 88 stamps, they are considered to be an "''onsen'' expert" (温泉名人, ''onsen meijin'').<ref name="stamps">{{cite web |title=別府八湯温泉道とは？温泉愛が試されるスタンプラリーで目指せ”温泉名人”！ |url=https://yuagari-honpo.jp/blog/2130/ |website=Yuagari-Honpo |access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>
Notable ''onsen'' bathing facilities in Beppu include [[Takegawara Onsen]], [[Myoban Yunosato Onsen]], and [[Hyotan Onsen]].
Notable ''onsen'' bathing facilities in Beppu include [[Takegawara Onsen]], [[Myoban Yunosato Onsen]], and [[Hyotan Onsen]].

⚫
===Hells of Beppu===
⚫
{{Main article|Hells of Beppu}}

⚫
The "Hells of Beppu" refer to a variety of hot springs in Beppu which are for viewing rather than bathing.<ref name = "japan guide">{{Cite web|url=https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4702.html|title=Hells (Jigoku)|website=www.japan-guide.com|accessdate=March 16, 2023}}</ref> There are seven hells that are part of the ''Jigoku Meguri'' (地獄めぐり) tour.<ref name="tourism">{{cite web |title=Jigoku Meguri Full Tour |url=https://beppu-tourism.com/en/course01/#spot2 |website=Beppu Tourism |access-date=12 June 2024}}</ref> It includes hells such as [[Hells of Beppu|''Oniyama Jigoku'']] (鬼山地獄), which literally means "[[oni|monster]] mountain hell" due to the large numbers of [[Crocodile|crocodiles]] bred and kept on its grounds and [[Hells of Beppu|''Umi Jigoku'']] (海地獄) or "Sea Hell" which is known for its vibrant cobalt-blue water.<ref name="japan guide" /> Five of these are located in the Kannawa district, each within walking distance of each other, and two are located in the Shibaseki district which require about a five minute bus or car ride to access from the Kannawa district hells.<ref name="japan guide" /><ref name="tourism" />


<gallery>
<gallery>

Revision as of 18:49, 3 October 2024

For the surname, see Beppu (surname).

Beppu
別府市
City
Beppu Onsen・Beppu Tower & Mt Tsurumidake Umi-Jigoku Beppu Port View from Beppu Station Kannawa Onsen Jumonjibara
Beppu Onsen・Beppu Tower & Mt Tsurumidake
Umi-JigokuBeppu Port
View from Beppu StationKannawa Onsen
Jumonjibara
Flag of Beppu
Flag
Official seal of Beppu
Emblem
Map
Location of Beppu in Ōita Prefecture
Location of Beppu
Beppu is located in Japan
Beppu
Beppu
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 33°17′05″N 131°29′29″E / 33.28472°N 131.49139°E / 33.28472; 131.49139
CountryJapan
RegionKyushu
PrefectureŌita
Government
 • MayorYasuhiro Nagano
Area
 • Total
125.34 km2 (48.39 sq mi)
Population
 (November 30, 2023)
 • Total
113,045
 • Density900/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
City hall address1-15 Kaminoguchi-chō, Beppu-shi, Ōita-ken 874-8511
WebsiteOfficial website
Symbols
FlowerŌmurasaki (Rhododendron x pulchrum)
TreeSweet Osmanthus and Camphor Laurel
Beppu City Hall

Beppu (別府市, Beppu-shi) is a city in Ōita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. As of November 30, 2023, the city had a population of 113,045 in 62702 households, and a population density of 900 persons per km2.[1] The total area of the city is 125.34 km2 (48.39 sq mi). Beppu is famous for its hot springs.[2]

Geography

Beppu is situated at the west end of Beppu Bay, around the east central prefecture. Adjacent municipalities include Ōita (the prefectural capital), Usa, Yufu, and Hiji.

The west area of the city includes a number of scenic locations such as Yufugawa Canyon, which has been selected as one of One Hundred View of Oita, and/or some designated areas of Aso Kujū National Park, with a large amount of forests.

The east area of the city consists of an alluvial fan as well as alluvial plain, made with rivers flowing into Beppu Bay, namely Asami River, Haruki River and Sakai River. The main urban area of Beppu has been formed within this relatively narrow land which spans approximately 5 km from east to west and 10 km from north to south.

The north, west, and east of the city are the mountains or highlands with elevations of several hundreds meters above sea level. Most of those mountains are Quaternary volcanos. Particularly, such mountain as Mount Tsurumi is relatively new, and fumarolic activities are observed. Besides Mount Tsurumi, Mount Yufu, Mount Ohira and so forth shape a range of mountains.

There are a large number of seismic faults on the north and south of the alluvial fan, surrounding the urban area (giving rise to a large number of thermal vents). Given the short distance from the sea shore on the east coast to the west part of the city with altitude of several hundreds meters or higher, the city has many slopes mainly on the east-west direction.

Climate

Beppu has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Beppu is 15.2 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1663 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 26.2 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.3 °C.[3]

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Beppu is as shown below

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1960 107,734—    
1970 123,786+14.9%
1980 136,485+10.3%
1990 130,334−4.5%
2000 126,523−2.9%
2010 125,407−0.9%
2020 115,321−8.0%

History

The area of Beppu was part of ancient Bungo Province. Beppu Port was opened on May 30, 1871, with connections to Osaka and other ports on the Seto Inland Sea. It was the main logistics hub for the Imperial Japanese Army during the Satsuma Rebellion. Hot spring development as a tourist destination began in earnest from 1879. The village of Beppu was established on May 1, 1889 with the creation of the modern municipalities system and was raised to town status on April 11, 1893. It was raised to city status on April 1, 1924.

Government

Beppu has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city council of 25 members. Beppu contributes five members to the Ōita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Ōita 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

The economy of Beppu is strongly influenced by tourism to its many hot spring resorts.

Education

Colleges and universities

Primary and secondary education

Beppu has 14 public elementary schools and seven public junior high schools operated by the city government, and two public high schools operated by the Ōita Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private elementary school, junior high school and two private high schools. The prefecture operates one special education school for the handicapped.

Transportation

Railways

JR Kyushu - Nippō Main Line

Highways

Local attractions

Hells of Beppu

Main article: Hells of Beppu

The "Hells of Beppu" refer to a variety of hot springs in Beppu which are for viewing rather than bathing.[5] There are seven hells that are part of the Jigoku Meguri (地獄めぐり) tour.[6] It includes hells such as Oniyama Jigoku (鬼山地獄), which literally means "monster mountain hell" due to the large numbers of crocodiles bred and kept on its grounds and Umi Jigoku (海地獄) or "Sea Hell" which is known for its vibrant cobalt-blue water.[5] Five of these are located in the Kannawa district, each within walking distance of each other, and two are located in the Shibaseki district which require about a five minute bus or car ride to access from the Kannawa district hells.[5][6]

Hot springs

See also: Beppu Onsen

Beppu is famous for its onsen (Japanese style hot springs). It has eight major geothermal hot spots known as Beppu Hattō (別府八湯).[7][8] The eight major hot spring areas are Beppu Onsen, Kankaiji, Kamegawa, Shibaseki, Kannawa, Myoban, Horita, and Hamawaki.

There are over 150 individual onsen facilities for bathing in Beppu.[9] There is an onsen stamp rally where individuals receive a stamp for each onsen they visit. If an individual receives 88 stamps, they are considered to be an "onsen expert" (温泉名人, onsen meijin).[9] Notable onsen bathing facilities in Beppu include Takegawara Onsen, Myoban Yunosato Onsen, and Hyotan Onsen.

  • Natural iron hot spring which is one of the "Hells of Beppu"
    Natural iron hot spring which is one of the "Hells of Beppu"
  • 1937 travel poster, Beppu hot springs
    1937 travel poster, Beppu hot springs
  • Kannawa area of Beppu city
    Kannawa area of Beppu city
  • A hot spring-well in Beppu
    A hot spring-well in Beppu

Other visitor attractions

Beppu is part of the course of the annual Beppu-Ōita Marathon, which traces a path between Beppu and its neighboring city of Ōita. The competition has been held every year since 1952 and is classed as an IAAF Silver Label road race.[10]

Shidaka Lake is located 600 metres (1,969 feet) above sea level.[11] Otobaru Waterfall is a local natural attraction, located in the mountain area of Beppu city, 20 minutes' walk from Wonder Rakutenchi, a traditional amusement park.[12] Takasakiyama Monkey Park is located 10 minutes from the center of Beppu by bus. The park is home to more than 1500 Japanese macaques.[13] Kijima Kogen is a resort which includes an 18-hole golf course and hotel alongside an amusement park. It is located on a plateau en route to Yufuin.[14]

Beppu has not only usual hot springs but some sand and foot baths as well. One famous spot was Beppu Kaihin Sunayu, Ashiyu (別府海浜砂湯, 足湯), ("Beppu marine beach sand bath and foot bath").[15] However, it has been closed for redevelopment since April, 2023 with reopening scheduled for 2025.[16][17] Sand baths can still be found at Hyotan Onsen, and foot baths can be found in various locations throughout Beppu including the Sea Hell (海地獄, umi jigoku) on the Beppu Hells tour.[18]

Beppu Park (別府公園) is located in the center of the city, a 15-minute walk from Beppu Station.[19] Beppu Fireworks Festival, held in late July, is one of the biggest fireworks displays in Oita. Five thousand fireworks are set off from boats floating on Beppu Bay.[20] Beppu Contemporary Art Festival "Mixed Bathing World" is an art festival held every three years in Beppu.[21]

The Beppu Ropeway connects Beppu with Mount Tsurumi.

Sports

Beppu is home to the Oita Heat Devils basketball team. The team's season was canceled in 2011 due to the earthquake that struck Japan on March 11.[22]

International relations

The city of Beppu has sister city relationships with the following locations.[23]

Buildings

References

  1. ^ "Beppu City official statistics" (in Japanese). Japan.
  2. ^ "Discover and Delight in Japanese Hot Springs: Beppu City, Oita". Enjoy Onsen: Japan Hot Spring Beppu. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Beppu climate: Average Temperature, weather by month
  4. ^ "Beppu-U History". Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  5. ^ a b c "Hells (Jigoku)". www.japan-guide.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Jigoku Meguri Full Tour". Beppu Tourism. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  7. ^ "Beppu Hatto Information". Beppu City Official Website. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Hells (Jigoku), Japan-guide.com Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "別府八湯温泉道とは？温泉愛が試されるスタンプラリーで目指せ"温泉名人"！". Yuagari-Honpo. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon. ARRS (December 24, 2009). Retrieved on 2010-02-08.
  11. ^ "Lake Shidaka / Lake Shidaka Campsite｜Nature / View｜Beppu City Tourist Information Website". City.beppu.oita.jp. Archived from the original on January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  12. ^ "乙原の滝 −大分県旅行.com−". Oitatravel.com. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  13. ^ "Beppu Travel: Takasakiyama Monkey Park". Japan-guide.com. March 14, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  14. ^ "Centleisure Kijima Kogen". Kijimakogen.jp. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  15. ^ "別府海浜砂湯・足湯（べっぷかいひんすなゆ・あしゆ）|大分県別府エリアの温泉情報｜九州温泉宿予約｜温泉ぱらだいす 九州". Onpara.jp. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  16. ^ "別府海浜砂湯｜別府市". www.city.beppu.oita.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  17. ^ 日本テレビ. "別府砂湯のスペースが２倍に 「上人ヶ浜公園」再開発事業 工事始まる 大分県別府市｜TOS NEWS NNN". 日テレNEWS NNN (in Japanese). Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  18. ^ "Sand bath｜Michelin 3-star "Hyotan Onsen"". www.hyotan-onsen.com. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "Beppu Park｜Nature / View｜Beppu City Tourist Information Website". City.beppu.oita.jp. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  20. ^ "Beppu Early Evening Summer Festival｜Fireworks｜Beppu City Tourist Information Website". City.beppu.oita.jp. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  21. ^ "別府現代芸術フェスティバル2015「混浴温泉世界」". mixedbathingworld.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  22. ^ "News | The Official Site of the Oita HeatDevils". Heatdevils.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2009. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  23. ^ ""Sister City Introduction" Beppu City Official Web". Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  24. ^ "Bath's Twinning Associations". The Mayor of Bath. Archived from the original on May 17, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
  25. ^ "Town Twinning". Bath and North East Somerset Council. Archived from the original on October 27, 2007. Retrieved December 12, 2007.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Beppu, Oita.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Beppu.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Beppu&oldid=1249200741"