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Pudding, made by hot spring steam, are sold at some hells
The "hells" (jigoku) of Beppu are nine spectacular hot springs for viewing rather than bathing. They are presented to visitors in a rather touristy fashion, which might not appeal to everybody. Seven of the hells are located in the Kannawa district and two in the more remote Shibaseki district.
Kannawa District:
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Umi Jigoku (recommended)
The "sea hell" features a pond of hot, blue water. It is one of the more beautiful hells.
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Oniishibozu Jigoku (recommended)
This hell is named after the mud bubbles, which emerge from boiling mud pools and look like the shaven heads of monks.
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Shiraike Jigoku (recommended)
According to its name, the "white pond hell" features a pond of hot, milky white water.
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Yama Jigoku
The "mountain hell" features small ponds of steaming hot water and a small zoo with small cages.
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Kamado Jigoku
The "cooking pot hell" features several boiling ponds and a flashy demon statue as cook.
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Oniyama Jigoku
Crocodiles are bred and kept on the grounds of the "monster mountain hell".
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Kinryu Jigoku
The "golden dragon hell" features a dragon statue and a greenhouse, heated by the hot spring.
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Shibaseki District:
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Chinoike Jigoku (recommended)
The "blood pond hell" features a pond of hot, red water. It is the most photogenic of the nine hells.
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Tatsumaki Jigoku
The "spout hell" features a boiling hot geyser, which erupts every 25-30 minutes for about five minutes.
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Any advice or questions? Voice them in the forum!
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The seven hells in the Kannawa district can be easily accessed by frequently departing buses from JR Beppu Station in about 15 minutes. Kamei Bus number 5, 7 and 9 are the fastest. Get off at Kannawa bus terminal, from where all seven hells can be reached on foot.
Kamei Bus number 16/16A runs twice per hour from Kannawa to Shibaseki (5 minutes), where the remaining two hells are located. The bus then continues via Kamegawa Station to Beppu Station (40 minutes). Bus number 26/26A runs in the opposite direction of bus number 16/16A.
Bus tours in Japanese, which visit all nine hells in about 2.5 hours, are also offered. Beppu is also easily explored by rental car.
How to get to and around Beppu
Hours: Daily 8:00 to 17:00
Admission: 400 Yen per hell or 2000 Yen for all nine hells
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Users who have been to Beppu: 112
Users who have been to Jigoku (Hells): 64 2nd of 4 most visited sights in Beppu.
141st of 430 most visited sights nationwide.
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