Beppu Tower
別府タワー
A Showa-era broadcast tower completed in 1957 and a landmark of Beppu's seafront. Its 17th-floor observation deck overlooks Beppu Bay and the hot spring city, with steam rising across it.
Beppu Tower was completed in 1957 and stands about 90 meters tall. It was designed in part by Tachu Naito, who also worked on Tsutenkaku and Tokyo Tower. It is one of Japan's earliest sightseeing towers and is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. Large neon signs on the side of the tower are a symbol of Beppu's coastline. The 17th-floor observation deck is about 55 meters above ground and offers 360-degree views of Beppu Bay, Mount Tsurumi, and the hot spring steam rising across the city. The night view is especially beautiful. Admission is about 800 yen, and hours are roughly 10:00 to 22:00 (check the official website).
Getting there: The tower is on Route 10 along Beppu's central seafront, about a 10-minute walk from Beppu Station. You can combine it with Takegawara Onsen and Kitahama Shopping Street.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Takegawara Onsen
- Beppu Beach Sand Bath (Kaihin Sunayu)
- Takasakiyama Monkey Park
- Umitamago (Oita Marine Palace Aquarium)
- Hyotan Onsen
- Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)
- Beppu Onsen Hoyoland
- Myoban Onsen