Oniyama Jigoku
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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- Crocodile Jigoku
- The higehest temperature onsen was occuppied by the stream and surrounding by crocodiles. There are many crocodiles farming here live with the onsen.
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- Questionable animal welfare
- Terrible animal welfare keeping crocodiles in this situation. Keeping animals in this way is no longer of these times.
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- Not a Fan! Felt Sorry for all the Crocodiles.
- 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...
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