Travel to Beppu | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

APU is located in Kyushu, the southernmost major island of Japan, in the bayside city of Beppu. Beppu is a mid-sized city, and thanks to its historic backstreets and abundance of hot spring baths, it is one of the country’s most visited locations. Your life here will have both excitement - living in a major tourist destination - and tranquility, with beautiful natural surroundings and relaxing hot springs. This area is also both safe and very affordable, with lower living costs compared to larger cities such as Tokyo or Osaka, both of which are still accessible through the nearby domestic airport of Oita. Dive into the local culture by participating in festivals, sporting events, and other activities alongside the welcoming community.

The most convenient airports to get to APU from are Fukuoka Airport or Oita Airport.

When booking your flight, please proceed only after confirming the date of entrance to AP House. Regarding your returning flight, please be sure to stay at APU until the day of the back-up examinations as scheduled in our Academic Calendar so you don’t miss any exams. The latest possible check-out date is stated in your invoice.