Hells of Beppu, Beppu

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#1 of 812 in Things to do in Oita Prefecture

Hot Spring · Nature / Park

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Witness but don't bathe in Hells of Beppu, a series of boiling pools created by volcanic activity. All eight thermal ponds offer something different, with one producing mud bubbles and feeding into an adjacent foot bath, another colored bright red and presenting an uncanny and photogenic appearance, and a third serving as a breeding space for crocodiles. Travel easily between the "hells" by bus tour or car. Use our Beppu route planner to visit Hells of Beppu on your trip to Beppu, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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By HandOfGuido

Had a fantastic suite at the Amane Seikai and was reluctant to venture out just to look at some pools of water, but it was actually a fun experience. Start with Umi Jigoku and follow the path to see..... more

Had a fantastic suite at the Amane Seikai and was reluctant to venture out just to look at some pools of water, but it was actually a fun experience. Start with Umi Jigoku and follow the path to see..... more »
By ConfusedinJapan

Incredible experience. Not to be missed if you’re in town. I came to Beppu with no knowledge other than that it was an onsen town. I found out about the Seven Hells and immediately knew what I...

Incredible experience. Not to be missed if you’re in town. I came to Beppu with no knowledge other than that it was an onsen town. I found out about the Seven Hells and immediately knew what I... more »

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By Caitlin Meadors

Fantastic hot spring ponds! Get the book for $20pp so you can see all the ponds. Many gift shops along the way...like 4 at least. You can walk to all of the ponds really. Not a bad walk to the last two, which are a little further away...just take the bus back. You can eat onsen steamed foods at one of the pond areas too...which I highly suggest!

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By S Z

Credit cards accepted Free parking We completed the 7 hellls but there's another two that was not on the list. I wanna visit the other 2 when we come back. My kids enjoy completing the stamps. They feel like they're in treasure hunting missions for the stamps. Lots of walking so wear your comfy footwear

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