Beppu Myoban Onsen Private Bath Experience & Famous Steamed Pudding

Myoban Yunosato: Private Hot Spring Experience
Welcome to a mountainside hot spring paradise that looks and feels like a step back in time. Myoban Yunosato is famous for its iconic "Yunohana-goya" a traditional, straw-roofed huts used since the Edo period (over 300 years ago) to harvest rare, natural hot spring mineral powders.
Here, you will skip the public baths and check into your own 100% private outdoor rental cabin (Kazokuyu). For 60 minutes, you can soak in the milky-white, sulfur-rich healing waters in complete privacy. The mineral properties here are renowned for beautifying the skin and relieving fatigue.
Myoban Jigoku: Walking Among Steaming Earth
Witness the raw, dramatic power of the earth at Myoban Jigoku (Myoban Hell). Unlike the more commercialized "Hells" in central Beppu, this hidden gem offers a rustic, authentic, and close-up look at Beppu's geothermal activity.
As you walk along the scenic walking trails, you will be surrounded by rising plumes of volcanic steam, bubbling mud, and the distinct aroma of sulfur. Your guide will explain the fascinating science of how the local topography traps minerals, and you will get a fantastic panoramic view of the historic village and the Myoban toll bridge contrasted against the smoking landscape.
Okamoto-ya: Savoring Legendary Geothermal Delicacies
No trip to Myoban is complete without visiting Okamoto-ya, a beloved local institution operating since 1955. This charming, rustic shop is world-famous for pioneering "Jigoku-mushi" (Hell-steaming), a traditional cooking method that uses pure volcanic steam straight from the earth.
Included in your tour is their legendary Jigoku Purin (Geothermal Custard Pudding), a melt-in-your-mouth dessert with a perfectly bittersweet caramel sauce, along with a savory, naturally infused hard-boiled onsen egg. This stops doubles as your lunch break. You are free to purchase additional local specialties at your own expense, such as their popular hot spring-steamed Udon noodles or savory rice balls, while enjoying stunning views of the valley.