In a country brimming with volcanic activity, you’ll find hot springs everywhere you go. But these hot springs in the Kyushu city of Beppu are not for Japan’s faint-hearted travelers. The eight “hells,” as they’ve been appropriately called, are unique, even for Japan: temperatures in these steaming pools rise well above comfortable bathing levels, so this isn’t the place to reap the benefits. silky skin. A visit to these hot springs is not for bathing, but only for sightseeing. It’s still eight hells of a view that you won’t see anywhere else.
The Eight Hells (åœ°ç „ Jigoku) of Beppu:
1. Umi-Jigoku (Sea Hell)
A beautiful steamy blue pond makes for a picturesque site. Don’t miss the greenhouse in this hell where water lilies big enough to house small children (over water!) are grown.
2. Oniishibozu-Jigoku (Hell of Shaved Monk Head)
This hell offers numerous pools of boiling gray mud that bubble up to resemble the shaved head of a monk. It is a unique show.
3. Yama-Jigoku (Hell Mountain)
A cross between a mini zoo and a hot spring, this hellhole has several animals, including a hippo, an elephant, and some monkeys (among other animals) that supposedly enjoy inhabiting around the hot spring. They are caged in confined spaces away from the small, shallow hot spring pools. This is probably one of the least impressive hells.
4. Kamado-Jigoku (Hell Furnace)
A must-see among the eight, this hellhole offers a variety of different steaming pools that come in blue, gray, and more. The snack bar of this hellhole offers some interesting local delicacies.
5. Oniyama-Jigoku (Hell Demon Mountain)
Many crocodiles have found their home in this hell. Enough talk.
6. Shiraike-Jigoku (White Pond of Hell)
This serene garden is home to a beautiful white pool of extremely hot water. It is quaint and quiet.
7. Chinoike-Jigoku (Blood Pool Hell)
Although it is difficult to reach, it is worth visiting this hell to see its impressive pool of blood color.
8. Tatsumaki-Jigoku (Hell Geyser)
Neighbor from the seventh hell, this geyser is as impressive as the old faithful. It consists of a tall water fountain that now has an arena built around it for tourists to sit and watch.
The hells in Beppu are open from 8am to 5pm and you can get a combined ticket for all the hells for 2,000ï¿¥ while each hell separately costs ï¿¥400 to enter. The first six hells are within walking distance of each other, but you’ll need to hop in a car, bus, or taxi to see the last two hells. If Kyushu is part of your Japan travel itinerary, this would be a great day trip.
