Oita Fragrance Museum

A global collection of fragrances

Located in Beppu City, this unique museum is dedicated to the theme of fragrance, offering an engaging way to explore the history and culture of scents. The museum features an extensive collection of fragrances gathered from around the world, and at the Fragrance Factory, you can learn about fragrance components and blending techniques. The exhibits also include historically valuable items, such as ancient perfume bottles from the BC era and Art Nouveau-era perfume bottles. Visitors can even sample rare natural fragrances, allowing for a multisensory experience.
The museum offers workshops where you can indulge your creativity and concoct your own original perfumes or scented sachets. At the café, enjoy a relaxing moment while admiring the herb garden, and don’t miss the soothing natural onsen foot bath surrounded by refreshing aromas. The museum shop is filled with a variety of fragrance products, perfect for finding something that suits your personal taste!

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Basic Information

Address (Japanese)
874-0915 大分県別府市北石垣48-1
Address
48-1 Kitaishigaki, Beppu City, Oita, 874-0915
Telephone Number
0977-27-7272
Other contact details
0977-27-7575
Opening Times
10:00–18:00
Closed
[Museum]: Closed on the 3rd Thursday of each month, December 31–January 3
[Café]: Closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, and Sundays
*Temporary closures may occur
Prices
-General: 700 yen (630 yen)
-High school and university students: 500 yen (450 yen)
-Elementary and middle school students: 300 yen (270 yen)
*Figures in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more
*Discounts available for persons with disabilities.
Car Park
Parking spaces are available
Access
[By train]
Approximately 10 minutes on foot from JR Beppu Daigaku Station

[By taxi]
Approximately 12 minutes from JR Beppu Station

[By bus]
Approximately 20 minutes from JR Beppu Station via Kamenoi Bus, get off at the "Oishi / Oita Fragrance Museum-mae" bus stop then walk about 1 minute
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