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Harmonyland
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland is where you can meet Hello Kitty, My Melody, and other Sanrio characters. Dazzling live shows such as the kawaii-filled "Parade Parallel" are performed every day. There are also plenty of attractions that everyone can enjoy, such as "Kitty Castle" where you can meet Hello Kitty at any time, and the "Wonder Panorama Ferris Wheel." The restaurant offers character menus, the shop sells original goods, and seasonal events are held, making this a theme park you can enjoy all year round. Take a ride on the cute Harmony Train and experience the rich nature of Harmonyland. Inside Kitty Castle is Kitty's house. All the furniture and accessories in the rooms are cute and gorgeous! There's lots of fun to see and touch! If you take a photo in front of the cute photo spot made of lots of Hello Kitty stuffed toys, it's sure to look great on social media♪ The Ferris wheel Wonder Panorama has super cute gondolas designed with 18 popular characters, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Pompompurin, and Cinnamon! Other things you can enjoyfunAttractionsLots!Hiji · 3.7 km from downtown
Beppu Tower
Beppu Tower was built in 1957 and was conceived as the central facility of the Beppu Onsen Tourism Industry Expo, with a height of 90 meters. Beppu Tourism Development, founded by local businessmen at the time, invested 280,000 yen. It was built for 10,000 yen. Beppu Tower is in a great location, located at the crossroads of the mountains and the sea in this small town of Beppu, close to the mountains and the sea, and is designated as a "registered cultural relic" in Japan.Beppu · 10.1 km from Hiji
Lake Kinrin
Lake Kinrin is one of the representative sightseeing spots in the Yufuin area. It is located at the foot of Mount Yufu. It was formerly known as Yuexia Pond. Later, a Confucian scholar saw the lake glittering like fish scales under the setting sun, and it was renamed Lake Kinrin from then on. In addition to the runoff injected by Yubuyue, there are also natural springs at the bottom of the lake, so Lake Kinrin is actually half a hot spring lake. In winter, the hot spring water meets the icy lake water to produce fog, which lingers around the lake and mountains, like a dream.Yufu · 19 km from Hiji
Beppu Onsen Hoyoland
Myoban Onsenarea's Beppu Onsen Hoyoland features a very unique open-air mud bath, and it is a mixed-gender bath where clothing is not worn. Although it is a mixed-gender bath, don't worry, as there is a dedicated entrance for women. In a simple bamboo hut, you can submerge yourself up to your neck in the very murky mud before moving to the outdoor mixed-bath area. Therefore, unless you intentionally stand up, it is safe. Men, on the other hand, are at a disadvantage, as they have to walk completely exposed to enter the mud bath.Beppu · 9.1 km from Hiji
Yukemuri Observation Deck
From the Beppu Hot Spring Steam Observatory, you can see the panoramic view of Beppu against the backdrop of Obiyama and Tsurumi Mountain. The rising hot spring smoke and the houses are intertwined to form a unique landscape, making the whole city full of romance and magic. . This view is ranked second only to Mount Fuji in NHK's "Japanese Landscapes That You Want to Keep in the 21st Century".Beppu · 7.4 km from Hiji
Beppu Ropeway
The Beppu Ropeway ascends from the 503-meter-high plateau station to the summit of Mount Tsurumi at 1,300 meters. From the summit, you can admire the breathtaking views of Beppu Bay and downtown Beppu, as well as the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, encompassing Mount Fu and the Kuju Mountains.Beppu · 12.8 km from Hiji
Jumonji Viewpoint
Beppu · 8 km from Hiji
Yufuin Area
Yufuin Street is an area famous for its hot springs, natural scenery and artistic atmosphere. Surrounded by mountains, the scenery varies in each season. Kinrin Lake is an iconic attraction, especially the lake surface in the morning mist, which looks like a fairyland. The food here is famous for its fresh ingredients and unique flavors. There are many specialty shops and many handicraft workshops where you can experience the production yourself. Yufuin Museum of Art displays modern Japanese art and is suitable for art lovers. Yufuin Street has a unique flavor at night and is even more charming under the embellishment of lights. As a well-known hot spring area, the hot spring water here is of excellent quality, and there are many hot spring hotels and public baths, providing a wealth of bathing options. This is a treasure area that combines nature, art, food and hot springs. Whether you want to relax or explore culture, you can find your own fun here.Yufu · 19.4 km from Hiji
Global Tower
The World Tower is located in Beppu City and is a high-rise observatory. The height of the World Tower is 125 meters. The observation room is at a height of 100 meters. Its overall design is very special. The front, back, left and right of the observation room are all made of glass, and the ceiling is open-air. The tower will decide whether to open or not depending on the weather.Beppu · 10.5 km from Hiji
Beppu Beach Sand Bath
The Beppu Seaside Sand Hot Spring is located in the "Shangren's Beach" park along the coast of the Kamekawa hot spring area. It is built on the beach with a close-up view of the sea. It is a seaside sand steaming hot spring similar to Kagoshima Ibusuki, but it is not so famous. . The venue of this sand soup is enough for more than 10 tourists to bathe together. Auntie Sandi is very enthusiastic and will learn the language of greeting from tourists from all over the world. If the guests feel comfortable, the burial time can be appropriately extended.Beppu · 7 km from Hiji
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Harmonyland
Hiji · 3.7 km from downtownBook now for tomorrowBeppu Tower
Beppu · 10.1 km from HijiBook now for tomorrowLake Kinrin
Yufu · 19 km from HijiBeppu Onsen Hoyoland
Beppu · 9.1 km from HijiYukemuri Observation Deck
Beppu · 7.4 km from HijiBeppu Ropeway
Beppu · 12.8 km from HijiJumonji Viewpoint
Beppu · 8 km from HijiYufuin Area
Yufu · 19.4 km from HijiGlobal Tower
Beppu · 10.5 km from HijiBeppu Beach Sand Bath
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What travelers say about Hiji
G.i.n1314October 13, 2026
4.0
There's a direct bus from Oita Airport to the park, but it only runs once a day in the morning. It was so hot that we only went on a few rides before leaving. The rides were okay, but they were geared towards younger children. We also had lunch there.
Harmonyland
M32***23May 10, 2020
5.0
[Scenery] A very cheap observatory at Beppu Tower, you can climb it for 200 yen, but the facilities are very dilapidated
[Fun] It may be more historical, but you can enjoy the environment of Beppu Beach, which is worth the price
Beppu Tower
Red tearMarch 20, 2023
5.0
It is a very beautiful town that is integrated with nature🥰🥰
Take a walk by Lake Kinrin while looking at the Yufuin Mountains.
Then eat the famous local half-cooked cheesecake
Very leisurely and a good place to travel with the whole family🥰🥰
Lake Kinrin
春暖花开1980October 25, 2019
5.0
The natural Beppu Onsen is so refreshing! Beautiful scenery, good springs, suitable for all ages! I went there in the summer, and I really want to go again in the winter!
Beppu Onsen Hoyoland
藤琦丝织September 3, 2025
5.0
I wanted to see the sunset and night view, but the bugs started to appear in the evening. I wasn't prepared, but I could have gone if I had. Google navigation and other navigation methods were inaccurate. I decided to hike back and forth, which was pretty close.
Yukemuri Observation Deck
川流不息1980August 14, 2025
5.0
Take a bus from Beppu Station to the Cable Car Kogen Station, a journey of about half an hour. The first cable car runs at 9:00 AM, so it's recommended to arrive at the Cable Car Kogen Station by 8:50 AM. By then, you'll be able to line up for the cable car, and the first ride will be less crowded.
The views from the mountain are stunning, offering panoramic views of Beppu city and the Yufuin area.
We recommend allowing about an hour and a half to enjoy the scenery.
Beppu Ropeway
Doctor X_CandyFebruary 20, 2025
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How can you miss Kinrin Lake when you come to Yufuin
In the morning, the lake is covered with mist, and it feels like you are in a fairyland
When the sun rises, the mist dissipates, and you can see the lake rippling like fish scales, which is so beautiful. There is a hot spring hotel nearby, which is very convenient. The small shop under the hot spring hotel is also very good. The colored candies sold there are delicious, with several flavors. The green one is matcha, the yellow one is ginger flavor, and the key color is amber. You can buy it and try it. I haven't seen it anywhere else.
Yufuin Area
channi66November 19, 2023
5.0
If you go there in autumn or winter, you can get a great view of the city and beautiful scenery. Be careful, it's cold up there!
Global Tower
素素77February 8, 2020
5.0
In addition to the famous hot springs, Beppu is also famous for its natural sand baths. The warm sand and stones covering the body are very comfortable and have good health benefits. The seaside hot spring sand bath is worth a try.
Beppu Beach Sand Bath
