Audio Guide of Beppu Art Museum

The museum is currently located on the second floor of the iconic Beppu Tower and generally opens from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.). To get there, you can walk about 10 minutes from JR Beppu Station or take any local bus that stops at 'Beppu Tower,' making it very easy to access.

General admission for adults costs around 1,000 yen, a fair price for the quality of the historical collection it preserves. Reduced rates are available for elementary to junior high school students (around 100 yen), making it a very budget-friendly option for family trips.

You can comfortably enjoy the visit in about 45 to 60 minutes, making it ideal to fit in between hot spring visits. The space is compact but rich in cultural history, allowing you to see the main works without it becoming an exhausting experience.

Originally opened in 1957, this museum is a treasure of local memory, preserving modern Japanese paintings and traditional bamboo crafts from Oita. It is essential for understanding Beppu’s evolution as a tourist destination, as it includes works by celebrated artists who visited the city drawn by its hot springs.

Any time of year is good since it is an indoor venue, but I recommend going early in the morning on a weekday to have the galleries almost to yourself. If you go in the afternoon, you can combine the cultural visit with a trip up to the observation deck of Beppu Tower to watch the sunset right afterward.

Yes, since moving to the facilities of Beppu Tower, accessibility has improved significantly thanks to modern elevators. Visitors using wheelchairs or strollers can comfortably reach the second floor where the collection is displayed.

You are in an excellent location; less than a 10-minute walk away is the iconic Takegawara Onsen, where you can try its famous sand baths. You can also stroll through Matogahama Park by the sea, which is practically just across the street from the tower.

Since the explanations on site may be mostly in Japanese, I strongly recommend using a visual translation tool or our audio guide to catch the historical nuances. Also, always check the official schedule before you go, as closing days may vary due to tower maintenance.