Recommended spots in spring
There are many tourist attractions around Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa.
Please fully enjoy the superb view of nature that changes its expression every season.
Hiji Castle Ruins
The contrast between Beppu Bay seen below and about 100 cherry blossoms in the park makes you feel as if time is flowing slowly.
Beppu Bay, which overlooks Mount Takasaki in front of the castle park, is superb and has been selected as one of the 100 views of Oita.
In addition, the coast of Honmarushita is commonly called "Joshita Coast" and is the origin of the famous name "Joshita Kairai".
[The best time to see] Scheduled from late March to early April
■Approx. 8 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 4 km)
Mimosa of Oga Farm
At Oga Farm, where you can enjoy various flowers throughout the year,
In spring, Mimoza and Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and colorful scenery of yellow and pink spreads out.
[Mimoza best] Every year from early March to mid-March
[Kawazu Sakuramigoro] Every year from late February to mid-March
■Approx. 18 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 11km)
Beppu Ropeway
Kyushu's largest 101-seater ride, about 10 minutes to reach a world at an altitude of 1,300m.
You can fully enjoy the magnificent view from the mountain and the superb view of nature that changes depending on the season.
The Tsurumidake area is a famous place where about 2,000 cherry blossoms of 10 types bloom, and the cherry blossoms seen while walking in the air on the ropeway are superb.
[The best view of cherry blossoms] Early April - Scheduled
■Approx. 25 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: 22km)
Rape field in Nagasakihana
Nagasakihana in Bungotakada City, Oita Prefecture, is a cape located at the tip of the Kunisaki Peninsula and protrudes like a nose in the Suo-nada Sea.
Approximately 25 million rapeseeds are planted in the terraced fields.
Every year from March to April, rape blossoms bloom as if they were laid with yellow carpets, and you can enjoy a beautiful view with a beautiful contrast with the blue sea of the Suo-nada Sea.
[The best time to see] Scheduled from mid-March to early April
■Approx. 70 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 57 km)
Rururu Park Nemophila
A carpet of blue flowers spread all over from a small hill. Approximately 700,000 nemophila are in full bloom on a vast site of about 5,000 m2.
[The best time to see] Scheduled from late March to early May
■Approx. 20 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 14km)
Blue gate Nemophila
From mid-April to early May, Ao-no-domon, a tourist destination representing Yaba-kei Gorge, blue nemophila blooms all over the rice fields spread across the Yamakuni River along the Ao-no-domon River.
[The best time to see] Scheduled from early April to early May
■Approx. 60 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 52km)
Beppu Park
At Beppu Park, you can enjoy about 100 cherry trees and tulips together.
In addition, the tasteful pond in the park is combined to allow you to enjoy an impressive cherry blossom viewing.
Please take a look at the collaboration between cherry blossoms and tulips only during this time.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Scheduled from late March to early April
■Approx. 20 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 9.5 km)
Fudoson Isshin-ji Temple Botan Sakura Unkai Festival
"Fudoson Isshinji Temple" is a temple located in the mountains of Oita City, Oita Prefecture.
On the grounds of about 20,000 tsubo, which spreads at the bottom of the valley, more than 15 types of rare double cherry blossoms, such as opening mountains and Utsukin cherry blossoms, are planted.
The double cherry blossoms bloom gorgeously as if the pink sea of clouds is spreading.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Scheduled from early April to mid-April
■Approx. 50 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 40 km)
Beppu Cablelak Tench
An amusement park that is perfect for making an amusement park debut where you can enjoy vehicles from small children with peace of mind and touch small animals.
It has a long history dating from the Showa era and can be enjoyed by both young and old, such as cable cars with a steep slope of 30 degrees and the only double-type Ferris wheel in Japan.
About 3,000 cherry trees bloom in Beppu Cable Lak Tench. From the 160m large suspension bridge, you can overlook the cherry blossoms in the park dyed pink and Beppu Bay.
Rak Tench's specialty duck competition is also popular.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Scheduled from late March to early April
■Approx. 25 minutes by car from the hotel (running distance: approx. 11km)
Harajiri Falls Tulip Festa
Harajiri Falls, which has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls, is a rare waterfall that suddenly appears in the countryside, with a width of 120m and a height of 20m. From its appearance, it is also called "Niagara of the East".
The tulip field that spreads around the waterfall attracts visitors with vivid colors.
[The best time to see] Scheduled for early April
■Approx. 90 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 60 km)
Senzai Farm
You will be fascinated by the 250 Fuji curtains and the splendor of the 2,400 tsubo Fuji shelf. Fuji shelf is one of the largest in West Japan.
Why don't you spend a relaxing time in a fantastic space while drinking new tea from the adjacent tea plantation wrapped in the sweet and gentle scent of Fuji swaying in the refreshing breeze?
The rose garden is also open from mid-May. About 2,500 colorful “queen of flowers” roses are in full bloom.
[Fuji viewing best] Usually scheduled for around one week in late April
[Best to see roses] Scheduled from early May to mid-May
■Approx. 32 minutes by car from the hotel (distance: approx. 32 km)
The 112th Beppu Hachiyu Onsen Festival
Date and time: April 1 (Wednesday) to April 5 (Sunday), 2026
Venue: Around Beppu Station and others
The Beppu Yayu Onsen Festival is a festival that is held from April 1 every year to appreciate the blessings of the rich hot springs of Beppu Yayu.
Every year in Beppu City, April 1 is designated as "Onsen Thanksgiving Day", and various events are held before and after that.
In addition to the "Ougiyama Fire Festival", which performs open burning, mikoshi parade around the shopping street, and the "Yubukkake Festival" is held on the station street. In addition, there are a wide variety of events in each region.
Also, on April 2, the main event of the hot spring festival, the Ougiyama Fire Festival, one of Japan's largest fire festivals, will signal the arrival of spring and excite the festival.
■Approx. 20 minutes by car from the hotel to the area around Beppu Station (about 9.3 km)
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