Beppu Entertainment

  1. Jin Robata & Beer Pub

    A flashing neon fish sign directs you to this welcoming pub with a good mix of APU students, salarymen and office ladies as the night goes on. There's plenty of good food to go with your beer, sho-chū or sake . Pick a favourite from the rows of fresh fish on display, then watch it grilled ( robata -style) behind the counter, or try a steaming bowl of ocha-zuke (green-tea soba ).

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  2. Natsume Kissa

    A good snack and dessert spot best known for its own onsen kōhī (around ¥530 ), coffee made with hot-springs water.

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  3. Shingai Coffee Shop

    A mellow place with good coffee, plus antique maps and old photos of Beppu.

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  4. Speakeasy

    Like speakeasies of old, you have to duck under a low door to enter this swank and friendly back-alley jazz bar. Tap beer and stronger stuff cost from around ¥500 .

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  5. World Sports Bar Small Eye

    You'll find a good mix of locals, APU students and gaigin at this Hawaiian-style bar with high ceilings, darts and beach umbrellas. Expect to hear hip-hop, reggae and classic Hawaiian tunes on the great sound system.

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