Oniyama Jigoku

3.5

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.

Spot details

Address: Oita Pref. Beppushi Kannawa 625 Map
Area: Beppu Area
Phone: 0977671500
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Adult] 400yen [High school student] 300yen [Junior high school students] 250yen [Elementary school students] 200yen * Changed after 2 Monday in 2020 Scheduled
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Crocodile Jigoku

Reviewed : 2023.04.18

The higehest temperature onsen was occuppied by the stream and surrounding by crocodiles. There are many crocodiles farming here live with the onsen.
Questionable animal welfare

Reviewed : 2023.04.10

Terrible animal welfare keeping crocodiles in this situation. Keeping animals in this way is no longer of these times.
Not a Fan! Felt Sorry for all the Crocodiles.

Reviewed : 2020.12.16

I love Crocodiles and all but I am not a fan of how they are kept here. I was looking forward to seeing the crocodiles they had here but couldnt help but feel sorry for all of them. Most of the...