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Beppu Jigoku Meguri (Hot Springs Tour)

4.0

1666 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawa 559-1

For over a thousand years, the gasses, hot mud, and boiling waters erupting from beneath the area from Kanawa to Kamegawa have led it to being called the Jigoku (Hells) of Beppu. In 2009, four hot springs, Umi (Sea) Jigoku, Chinoike (Blood Pond) Jigoku, Tatsumaki Jigoku, and Shiraike (White Pond) Jigoku were designated as National Places of Scenic Beauty. Visiting these four hot springs in addition to three other famous ones is fun and enjoyable. In addition to hot spring eggs (slow boiled in hot spring waters), hell-themed souvenirs such as Chinoike ointment, and Enman no Yu (bath salts) are popular to take home and give to friends. A 15-minute drive by car from JR Beppu Station.

We did the beppu hells as a day trip from Fukuoka. Public transport was easy enough to navigate. The first 2 hells were underwhelming and their aquarium and crocodile displays were, in my opinion...
Umi Jigoku

4.0

766 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawa 559-1

Umi Jigoku boasts of being the largest among the Beppu Jigoku hot springs. The beautiful cobalt blue color is due to iron sulphate in the hot spring water. Royal water lilies and tropical water lilies are cultivated using the heat from the hot spring and the flowers will be at their best from early May until early November. At the Bon Festival event, lower grade elementary school children (up to 20 kilograms) can get on the leaves of the royal water lilies that float in the pond. There is also a footbath. The hot spring has been designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty.

The large and main place of hell jigoku have many interesting place in here. If you have less time around here. This place in the one that you must select.
Suginoi Hotel Acquabeat

4.0

1124 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kankaiji 1

An indoor pool facility open in the summer adjoining the Suginoi Hotel in Kankaiji, Beppu City. Attractions include a wave pool, water slides, “water jungle gym,” Mystery Dork cavern to explore, and water balls. There’s also a kids’ pool. Modeled after a south seas resort, visitors can also relax on provided beach chairs.

The hotel is situated at the hill with an amazing view of Beppu City and Beppu Bay. The onsen and the heated pool are great with great views. It is so nice seeing the sunrise while relaxing in the...
Takegawara Onsen

4.0

480 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Pref. Beppushi Motomachi 16-23

A low-cost public hot spring facility operated by Beppu City. Originally erected in 1879, the current building was built in 1938. In the spa’s famous sand bath, visitors lie down in sand wearing a yukata robe, after which assistants cover you with sand heated by the site’s natural hot spring. Up to eight persons can use the sand bath at the same time. Wait times may grow long when the facility is busy. A 10-minute walk from JR Beppu Station.

This place is very exceptional, it offers a very special sunna style, showing how the ancient Japanese used to apply sauna therapy, lying on a grassy ground and wearing a Japanese costume. Its a...
Ryu Maki Jigoku

3.5

221 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Oita Beppushi-shi Kamegawa Noda 782

After travel to other jigoku, This is have small amphitheater for watching onsen geyser about 15-30 minute per round.
Beppu Onsen Take to Tsubaki no Oyado Hana Beppu

4.5

150 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kamitanoyumachi 16-50

A hot spring hotel situated along Aoyama-dori Street in Kamitanoyu-machi, Beppu City. The hotel’s bathhouse has large bathing areas with outdoor baths and a reservation only family bath. The bathhouse is supplied by a sodium hydrogen carbonate spring whose waters are said to make the skin smooth and beautiful and also treat such ailments as cuts and chronic skin diseases. The women’s bathing area is outfitted with a micro bubble bath and a steam sauna. Visitors can also make use of the aesthetic treatment salon and services such as rental yukata robes in a variety of patterns.

When I first stepped in I knew i would get what I paid for. Genuine welcoming smiles and postures from staffs. Very obliging to my requests - helped me don the beautiful Yukata and even walked me...
Myoban Yu no Sato

4.0

107 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Beppushi-shi Myoban 6 Kumi

A facility which makes and sells medicinal Yakuyo Yunohana hot spring mineral salts situated along National Route 500 in Myoban Onsen in Beppu City. Here you can purchase natural Yakuyo Yunohana bath salts created according to a process which has been designated a National Important Intangible Folk-Cultural Property. The facility is adjoined by a large rock outdoor bath situated on a hill, as well as private family baths modeled after the huts used to make the bath salts. Visitors can also view the production process, check out a shop selling local specialty products and goods made with the bath salts, and dine in a restaurant serving local cuisine.

You’ve got to go to this Onsen up in Myoban. Really. Immediately off the highway in the Myoban area , there’s a little tourist stop where you can buy souvenirs and in particular the bath salts that...
Kanawa Mushiyu (Ironwheel Mushi)

4.5

94 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawakami 1 set

Visitors to this municipal hot spring facility can enjoy a steam bath which involves wearing a robe and lying in a stone hut blanketed with medicinal plants as hot spring steam warms their entire body. The facility was remodeled in 2006 but its history is ancient, having been established by the Buddhist priest Ippen in 1276 and thereafter coming to be known as a health spa. The facility also features an indoor bath where you can wash away the sweat from the steam bath, and an outdoor foot bath which is free to all.

This was a new experience for me. You first go onsen, and then you go to a small room and stay there for 8 min. It was not like a sauna, this was more comfortable. And the onsen was also clean and...
Oniyama Jigoku

3.5

124 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawa 625

In 1923, for the first time in Japan, the breeding of crocodiles was started which used the heat from a hot spring—the place is also referred to as “Crocodile Hell”. There are a number of crocodile breeding areas surrounding the Jigoku pond, and the number of crocodiles kept there is roughly 70. At the weekend, there is also an event where a member of staff gives food to the crocodiles, so you can observe the exciting moment when the crocodiles are fed.

The higehest temperature onsen was occuppied by the stream and surrounding by crocodiles. There are many crocodiles farming here live with the onsen.
Oita Fragrance Museum

4.0

69 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Beppu City Kita Ishigaki 48-1 Oita Prefecture

A museum located in Kitaishigaki, Beppu City. The museum has a collection of fragrances from around the world and contains exhibits on fragrances, how they are made, and fragrances from the perspective of their science, history, and culture. There’s also an aroma room and hands-on area where visitors can try mixing fragrances, and museum goers can come in contact with a variety of fragrances. The museum’s shop sells fragrance-related products; an adjoining café serves herbal teas and light meals.

I really enjoyed my visit much more than expected. The collection is very well curated with such an extensive collection of fragrances from around the world. Arrive early if you want to avoid a...
Beppu Onsen Hoyouland

3.5

39 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Pref. Beppushi Myouban 5

Said to have once been visited by the great Buddhist priest Kukai, this hot spring facility’s waters come from the Konya Jigoku (“Konya Hell”) hot spring source. In the facility’s wildly popular mud bath, you can enjoy a natural mud pack soaking your skin in the rich mud from the bottom of the cloudy waters of the spring. The facility features two mud bath types – a pair of separate indoor ones for men and women, and a mixed-sex outdoor bath. The mud baths and hot spring waters are said to aid in easing rheumatism, diabetes, atopy, athlete’s foot, and hernias. The nearest bus stop is Konya Jigoku-mae.

女風呂に男性スタッフが入ってきました。ありえません。危ないです。女子大生2人で内湯に入っている時でした。のぼせてきたので浴槽に足だけつけて座っていたところ、男性スタッフが掃除をしながら普通に入ってきました。上半身がお湯から出ていて普通に全身が見える状態でしたし、スタッフの方と目も合いましたが、どこかへ行く様子もなく居続けられました。すぐにお湯に入りましたが、その方がいなくなるまでそこから動け...
Global Tower

4.0

56 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Oita Pref. Beppushi Yamanotechou 12-1

A symbolic, 125-meter-tall tower located on the grounds of the B-Con Plaza multipurpose complex situated along Fujimi-dori Street in Yamanote-cho, Beppu City. Outfitted with an observation deck 100 meters above the ground, visitors can get a 360-degree, panoramic view of Beppu City. The observation deck is also popular because of its night view, selected for inclusion in a list of Japan’s “Night View Heritages.”

The tower is easy walking from the main core of Beppu. Its nice to walk through the park. Entrance to the Global Tower is behind the convention centre. There is an elevator to take you to the...
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland

Leisure / Hobbies

Oita Pref. Hayamigunhijimachi Fujiwara 5933

At this cute theme park one can meet Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody. Inside there are 14 types of attractions, restaurants and goods shops themed on Sanrio characters. Events including parades and live shows are held daily, meaning each time one visits they can enjoy a different experience. When open at night, the illuminations and fairytale atmosphere make it a popular date spot too.
Ekimae Koutou Onsen

3.5

75 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Pref. Beppushi Ekimaechou 13-14

This traditional low cost public path is open 24 hours a day and is distinguished by its old fashioned, Taisho period Western-style green roof. The bathhouse has two types of baths—a lukewarm bath, and a very hot bath; the waters of both are distinctly thick and colorless. The waters are said to soothe women’s health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, and nerve pain. The facility also has seven private lodging rooms on the second floor and a large common lodging space for groups. Parking available. A two-minute walk from JR Beppu Station.

あつ湯とぬる湯があるが朝一番に入るとぬる湯でもめちゃ熱かった(￣▽￣;) 番台の人に聞くと建物が出来て、今年で100年だそうです。ある意味、ノスタルジックでいい温泉です。
Kijima Kogen Park

Leisure / Hobbies

Beppu City Oita Prefecture Jojima Takahara 123

Inside this park are over 30 kinds of attractions including roller coasters, a Ferris wheel and go-karts. The centerpiece is Japan’s first wooden coaster, a huge 1,600-meter-long coaster named “Jupiter” made of 60,000 Douglas fir trees. It is gaining popularity for its unique riding experience with the creaks and vibrations of the wood adding their own thrill.
Hyotan Onsen

4.0

6 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Beppushi-shi Kannawa 159-2

This day-use hot spring bathhouse is located not far from the Beppu Interchange. In addition to men's and women's bathing areas, the bathhouse has a large public bath area and sand bath area, and customers can enjoy a diverse array of bathing facilities, including tubs made of different materials, a cascade bath, and a steam bath. There's also a footbath. The waters of the bathhouse salt spring are said to treat nerve pain and muscle soreness. Note that persons with certain health conditions are contraindicated from using the baths. The bathhouse also has free, time unlimited parking and can accommodate large vehicles, making it easily accessible by car as well.

20時から温泉の方が割引料金になるので、それまでお食事処で夕食を食べていました。地獄蒸し料理は少し少なめでした。地獄蒸しプリンがとっても美味しかったです。
Beppu Tower

Travel / Tourism

Oita Pref. Beppushi Kitahama 3-10-2

This symbol of Beppu was completed in 1957, and is one of six sister towers. From the 17th floor observation deck one can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from Beppu Bay to Beppu City. In 2007 it was registered as one of Japan’s Tangible Cultural Properties.
Sakura-yu

4.5

12 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Beppushi-shi Horita 4-2

"A one-day bathing facility located just off the Beppu IC entrance intersection, about 20 minutes by car from Beppu Station and Oita Station, it is open all year round until midnight on weekdays and until 1:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays. On weekdays, the hotel offers the ""Weekday Yuttari Plan,"" which allows you to enjoy the family baths for an extra 30 minutes, with some exceptions, and lunch and rooms for rent are also available."

温泉自体はとても良かった。ただし営業時間に気をつけろ。HPには24時00分などと書いてあるが大浴場は11時00分までだ。
Jigoku-Mushi Kobo Kannawa

4.0

437 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Oita Pref. Beppushi Furomoto 5 pairs

This is a facility where one can try “jigoku mushi (literally, hell steaming),” a traditional cooking method passed down from the Edo era in which foods are steamed to degrees of up to 98°C using the hot steam from the hot spring water, and the rapid process condenses their flavor. Foodstuffs for hell steaming are available on site, or one can bring their own. Inside the facility are also exhibits on the history of Kanawa, hot springs and hell steaming, a drinking area, and free-to-use foot steamer and bath.

This place is popular, we waited an hour though the queue is very well managed. We weren’t so hungry so we shared a vegetable platter and the manjuku buns. Very cool experience to steam the food...
Beppu Oniishi no Yu

4.0

11 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Oita Beppushi-shi Kannawa 559-1

"This day-use hot spring bathhouse is a 10-minute drive from Kamegawa Station and Beppu Station and is not far from the Umi Jigoku and Oniishi Bozu Jigoku, two of the ""Hells of Beppu"" (visually stunning hot springs which are meant to be viewed rather than bathed in). In addition to indoor and outdoor baths, there's a scenic overlook bath on the second floor from which bathers can take in the scenery. The bathhouse also has five private family baths which cannot be reserved, meaning you can choose from among any which are open at the time you come. The waters of the bathhouse' salt spring are said to promote warmth retention and moisturization and customers are recommended to come here for a finishing soak after visiting Myoban Onsen. The bathhouse also sells local specialty products made using the waters of the Umi Jigoku spring."

別府地獄巡りの途中で立ち寄った鬼石の湯。地獄巡りのひとつ「鬼石坊主地獄」に隣接した日帰り温泉施設です。館内には内湯があり、その隣は露天風呂になっていました。さらに、２階には「展望風呂」と名付けられた露天風呂もありました。メタケイ酸をたっぷり含んだ温泉は、肌触りがなめらかな感じがしました。「地獄巡りの途中にひとっ風呂」、なかなかいいですよ。

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Oita Areas

A trip to Oita is tantamount to a long soak in the Beppu baths. The mountainous, coastal prefecture of Oita is renowned for having more onsen than any other prefecture in Japan, most of which lie in the city of Beppu on the west coast of Kyushu, recognizable by its pungent sulphuric aroma and the clouds of steam that puff up across the hillside. Away from the Beppu hot springs await mountains, waterfalls, and temples, so don’t hesitate to explore Oita a little further.