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Hells of Beppu: Shibaseki District

The Shibaseki District is one of the two sites where the Hells of Beppu are located, the other being the Kannawa District. Two Hells are located in this district. The nicest, in my opinion, is Chinoike Jigoku “blood pond hell”. It is tought by some to be the most photogenic of all Hells. The other one, Tatsumaki Jigoku, is a geyser that erupts at a regular time interval (twice per hour).

Blood Pond Hell

Tatsumaki Jigoku

Tatsumaki Jigoku Geyser

Chinoike Jigoku

Sign Of Chinoike Jigoku

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Country: Japan
Area : area
Prefecture : Ōita-ken
City : Beppu-shi
District : Noda

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Hells of Beppu: Kannawa District

Beppu is renowned as one of the best hot spring towns of all Japan. Thanks to the region’s volcanic activity, plenty of hot water heated deep in the Earth’s crust flows to the sufrace and supplies the many Onsen resorts of the city.

The hells of Beppu (jigoku) are found in two districts, the Shibaseki district and Kannawa district, which is shown here. They are tourist attractions featuring hot springs. While some of them are quite impressive, their quality is not equal and one may wish to choose to visit only some of the most spectacular.

In my opinion, the Kannawa district has the nicest hells and is much easier to access compared to the Shibaseki district. My top picks are without hesitation the Umi Jigoku (sea hell) and Oniishibozu Jigoku which are located to the West of Kannawa District. In addition to the hot springs, the two hells boast beautiful gardens.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Flowers

Entrance To Umi Jigoku

Hells Of Beppu Oniishibozu Jigoku

Japanese Hot Spring

Crocodile At Oniyama Jigoku

Umi Jigoku

Umi Jigoku Entrance

Lotus Flower

Hells Of Beppu Sea Hell

Oniyama Jigoku

Shiraike Jigoku

Kamado Jigoku In Beppu

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Country: Japan
Area : area
Prefecture : Ōita-ken
City : Beppu-shi
District : Kannawa

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Hot Spring Cooking in Beppu (Steam Cooking Center)

The city of Beppu is known as one of the best hot spring cities of Japan. As part of the cultural heritage of the hot spring culture, cooking in the steam coming out of the springs is still practiced nowadays. Visitors may try hot spring cooking at the Jigokumushi Kobo Steam Cooking Center in the vicinity of the hot springs of the Kannawa hot spring district.

Various vegetables including potatoes, corn and mushroom, meats and a variety of seafood can be purchased on site. A volunteer instructor will supervise you throughout the cooking process and make sure that each ingredient is cooked the right amount of time. The center has an indoor eating area and a terrace for its visitors.