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Beppu, Japan
Oita · Japan
Beppu is a large city in Oita, Japan with a population of 122,643. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 122,643 |
| Population Density | 2,538 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2795°, 131.4975° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Oita |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.1 inches (2,135 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $28,600 |
| Median Age | 50.2 years |
About Beppu
Beppu is a large city in Japan (Oita) with a population of 122,643. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Beppu vs Japan Average
Income: Beppu vs Japan
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,600 |
| 62% below Japan avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Japan avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 374 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 216 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $68,000 |
| 76% below Japan avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $340 |
| 71% below Japan avg |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 49,057 |
Property Tax
Climate in Beppu
Beppu has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1723 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above Japan avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 48.3 sq mi (125.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2795°N, 131.4975°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 126 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 19 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | - | 119 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 108 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 133 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 19 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 19 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 40 | 10 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1,520 | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 10 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 32 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 57 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 126 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 136 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 161 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Beppu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and December the driest (2.3").
Schools in Beppu
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鶴見養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立西小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立谷小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立野口小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立青山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立鶴見小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立別府羽室台高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立別府青山高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立別府支援学校 石垣原校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立別府溝部学園高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立明豊中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立明豊高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立神崎小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分市立青山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 由布市立塚原小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上人小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立明星小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 県立別府鶴見丘高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 別府市立緑丘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 別府市立鶴見台中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立狭間中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 私立明豊高校 | - | - | - | - |
| 別府市立中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 別府市立中部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立挾間中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 別府養護学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立南石垣支援学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立上人小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立亀川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立北部中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Minami Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| 市立南立石小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立境川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立大平山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立天間小学校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立山の手中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 大分県立別府翔青高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立春木川小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝日中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝日小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朝日小学校湯山分校(休校中) | - | - | - | - |
| 市立朴木小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東山中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立東山小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石垣小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石城小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 市立石城西部小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Beppu
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Beppu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amabe Kofun Historical Museum | ||||
| Beppu Kannawa Jigoku Onsen Museum | ||||
| Beppu Tourism Association Museum | ||||
| Hirano Museum | ||||
| Kifune Castle | ||||
| Oita Fragrance Museum | ||||
| Treasure Hall - Wooden Buddhas | ||||
| Yufuin Health Hot Springs Museum | ||||
| Yufuin Retro Motor Museum | ||||
| きつき城下町資料館 | ||||
| 二階堂美術館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府大学附属博物館 | ||||
| 別府市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市歴史資料館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分市美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立先哲史料館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立美術館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 大分県立芸術会館 | ||||
| 杵築市立民俗資料館 | ||||
| 栗原美術館 | ||||
| 森林学習展示館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 毛利空桑記念館 | ||||
| 由布院夢美術館 | ||||
| 由布院昭和館 | ||||
| 由布院美術館 | ||||
| 野津キリシタン記念資料館 |
Libraries in Beppu
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (財)松本記念児童図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| Beppu City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分市民図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県点字図書館 (Oita Braille Library) | 0.0 | |||||
| 大分県立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館安心院分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 宇佐市民図書館院内分館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 安岐町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 挾間町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 日出町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 杵築市立図書館兼民俗資料館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 武蔵町立図書館 | 0.0 | |||||
| 臼杵市立臼杵図書館野津分館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Beppu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 | |||||
| 大分市公設地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Beppu
73 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Beppu
259 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Beppu
34 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Beppu
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Beppu
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Beppu
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Beppu
3 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Beppu
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Beppu
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Beppu
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Beppu
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Beppu
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Beppu
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Beppu
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Beppu
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Beppu
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Beppu
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Beppu
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Beppu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beppu Brewery | ||||
| Chōju Miso Sakamoto Chohei Shop |
Stadiums & Teams in Beppu
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Crasus Dome Ōita | ||
| 別大興産スタジアム | ||
| 大分市営陸上競技場 |
Ski Resorts Near Beppu
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gokase Highland Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kuju Forest Park | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Beppu
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kitakyushu Airport | KKJ | Large Airport |
| Kumamoto Airport | KMJ | Large Airport |
| JASDF Tsuiki Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Oita Airport | OIT | Medium Airport |
| Yamaguchi Ube Airport | UBJ | Medium Airport |
| Aso Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kuju Gliderport | - | Small Airport |
| Oita Prefectural (Oitakenou) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubuyama Auxiliary Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Beppu
22 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Beppu Hamawaki Post Office | |
| Beppu Suehiro Post Office | |
| 別府上人郵便局 | |
| 別府上田ノ湯郵便局 | |
| 別府中島郵便局 | |
| 別府亀川郵便局 | |
| 別府北浜郵便局 | |
| 別府吉弘郵便局 | |
| 別府国立簡易郵便局 | |
| 別府平田郵便局 | |
| 別府幸郵便局 | |
| 別府扇山郵便局 | |
| 別府春木郵便局 | |
| 別府朝日郵便局 | |
| 別府竹ノ内郵便局 | |
| 別府荘園郵便局 | |
| 別府観海寺郵便局 | |
| 別府郵便局 | |
| 別府鉄輪郵便局 | |
| 南立石簡易郵便局 | |
| 堺郵便局 | |
| 石城川郵便局 |
Treatment Centers in Beppu
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| EVO STRETCH Seitai Clinic | ||
| Ishiwa Children's Clinic | ||
| 圭成会大分泌尿器科病院 | ||
| 河村クリニック |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Beppu
56 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ablution Pavilion | |
| Akamatsumura Ankokuji Atomagaibutsu Gen Kanon Temple | |
| Akibainari Shrine | |
| Beppu Catholic Church | |
| Beppuakiba Shrine | |
| Beppuoizucho Church | |
| Central Kyushu Masjid | |
| Chokakuji | |
| Haiden | |
| Hakuryuinari Shrine | |
| Hamawaki Yakushido | |
| Hatoba Shrine | |
| Homanji Temple | |
| Honoh Honome Jinja Shrine Chugu | |
| Jizo | |
| Jizoson | |
| Kaimonji | |
| Kamezuka Church (Shinto Shusei Sect) | |
| Konpira Shrine | |
| Konpirasama (Inzan) |
Explore Near Beppu
Quick Facts
Around Beppu
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Beppu
10 places within 15 km
- • BEPPU STUDIO 01
- • Gallery Ao
- • Hyugadake
- • Beppu Bay & City viewing platform
- • lake of blood
- • Mount Tsurumi viewpoint
- • Uchinari rice terraces
- • View point on the roof
- + 2 more
🇯🇵 About Japan
Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Beppu
What is the population of Beppu?
Beppu has a population of 122,643 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 2,538 people per square mile, spread across 48.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Beppu expensive to live in?
The median household income is $28,600, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $68,000 (76% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $340 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Beppu?
Beppu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.1 inches.
How is the job market in Beppu?
The job market in Beppu is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 374 business establishments in the area, including 216 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Beppu?
The median home value in Beppu is $68,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $340.