Admission fee for adults (high school students and above) is JP¥2,000
Admission fee is JP¥900 for elementary and junior high school students. Infants are free of charge
Admission is allowed only once per area.
Please present the printed voucher at the exchange place on the day of visit to receive the admission ticket.
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Travel back in time to witness "hell" on earth! Beppu's "Jigoku Meguri" will
take you on a thrilling adventure to explore seven scorching hot spring
spouts, each more mesmerizing than the last! From the breathtaking cobalt blue
of "Umi Jigoku" to the blood-red "Blood Pond Hell" and the explosive power of
"Tatsumaki Jigoku" and the haunting beauty of "Shiraike Jigoku."
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— Facility information —
Prepare to embark on a journey through the depths of hell with the
exhilarating "Beppu Hell Tour"! Seven hells await you, each with its entrance,
and five of them are within walking distance in the Kannawa area, including
the awe-inspiring Umi Jigoku. The remaining two locations, Blood Pond Hell and
Tatsumaki Jigoku, are a mere 3 km away from Umi Jigoku and can be reached in
just 5 minutes by car!
[ Umi Jigoku ] General Admission Ticket
Behold the breathtaking beauty of Umi Jigoku, the largest sea hell in Beppu,
with its stunning cobalt blue color that defies explanation! The water's hue
is due to the dissolution of iron sulfate, a hot spring component. The park
also boasts a variety of exotic water lilies and tropical blooms that bloom
from May to November, creating a mesmerizing display of color and fragrance
that'll leave you spellbound!
Access:
Private car
- Turn right from Higashi Kyushu Expressway (Beppu IC), go straight on
Prefectural Road 11 toward Kannawa Onsen for about 3 km, about 5 minutes by
car
Route bus
- R Beppu Station West Exit → Kamenoi Bus No. 2, 5, 24, 41 bound for Kannawa,
20 minutes, Bus stop: Umi Jigoku Mae or get off at Kannawa, a 1-minute walk
- Kannawa → Blood Pond Hell, take bus number 16 and get off in front of Blood
Pond Hell
High-speed bus (Beppu-Fukuoka, Beppu-Nagasaki)
- Get off at "Kannawaguchi" and walk immediately
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Umi Jigoku 10 minutes, approximately JP¥1,800
- Beppu Station → Umi Jigoku 15 minutes, approximately JP¥2,500
[ Blood Pond Hell ] Common Viewing
Ticket
Enter the ancient natural wonder of Blood Pond Hell, Japan's oldest hell! This
otherworldly site has been described in ancient texts such as "Manyoshu" and
"Bungo no Kuni Fudoki" as "Akayu Izumi" and "Akaike". Witness the mesmerizing
sight of red hot mud containing iron oxide, magnesium oxide, and other
minerals erupting from the earth's crust and pooling in the pond, creating a
crimson-red hue that'll leave you in awe. Experience the power of natural
chemical reactions under high temperature and pressure, and delve into the
rich history and culture of this unique natural wonder!
Access:
Private car
- From the direction of the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (Beppu IC), turn right
at the intersection at the Beppu IC exit, turn left at the intersection at
"Kannawa Onsen Entrance", and then proceed along the road
- From the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (Hayami IC), take National Highway No.
10 toward Oita, turn right at the public market intersection, turn right at
the Kamegawa Shinkawa intersection, and then follow the road
Bus
- From Kamegawa Station, take the Kamenoi Bus bound for "Kannawa" (Bus No.
26) and get off at "Blood Pond Jigoku-mae". About 7 minutes, JP¥140
- Same as from Beppu Station, about 40 minutes, JP¥390
- From Chinoike Jigoku-mae to Kannawa, take Bus No. 26
Train
- The nearest station is Kamegawa Station. It takes about 25 minutes on foot
to reach Tatsumaki Jigoku.
- Beppu → Kamegawa Station (about 5 minutes, JP¥200)
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Tatsumaki Jigoku approximately 7 minutes, JP¥1,000
- Beppu Station → Tatsumaki Jigoku approximately 15 minutes, JP¥2,500
[ Tatsumaki Jigoku ]
Unleash your inner adventurer and witness the raw power of nature at Tatsumaki
Jigoku, the geyser designated as a natural monument in Beppu City! Feel the
excitement build as you stand beneath the roof and watch in amazement as the
hot water shoots out with tremendous force, reaching heights up to 30m! Take
advantage of this thrilling experience that'll leave you in awe of the immense
power of mother nature!
Access:
Private car
- From the direction of the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (Beppu IC), turn right
at the intersection at the Beppu IC exit, turn left at the intersection at
"Kannawa Onsen Entrance", and then proceed along the road.
- From the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (Hayami IC), take National Highway No.
10 toward Oita, turn right at the public market intersection, turn right at
the Kamegawa Shinkawa intersection, and then follow the road
Bus
- From Kamegawa Station, take the Kamenoi Bus bound for "Kannawa" (bus No.
26) and get off at "Blood Pond Jigoku-mae" about 7 minutes, JP¥140
- Same as from Beppu Station, about 40 minutes, JP¥390
- From Chinoike Jigoku-mae to Kannawa, take Bus No. 26
Train
・ The nearest station is Kamegawa station. It takes about 25 minutes on foot
to reach Tatsumaki Jigoku. ・ Beppu → Kamegawa Station (about 5 minutes,
JP¥200)
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Tatsumaki Jigoku approximately 7 minutes, JP¥1,000
- Beppu Station → Tatsumaki Jigoku approximately 15 minutes, JP¥2,500
[ Shiraike Jigoku ]
Take a moment to relax and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the
Japanese garden at Shiraike, where a serene pond glows with a mesmerizing
bluish-white hue. Explore the lush surroundings and discover hidden treasures
like the tropical fish museum, Mukaihara stone 幢, an important cultural
property designated by the prefecture, the majestic Kunisaki pagoda, and the
captivating "Nihonan Gaido," an exhibition space showcasing the vibrant local
art scene. Experience the perfect blend of tranquility and culture at
Shiraike!
Access:
Private car
- About 5 minutes by car from Beppu IC on the Oita Expressway toward Kannawa
Onsen on Prefectural Road 11
Bus
- Approximately 20 minutes from JR Beppu Station by Kamenoi Bus (Kannawa Bus
Stop for No. 2, 5, 41, 43 Kannawa)
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Shiraike Jigoku approximately 10 minutes, JP¥1,500
- Beppu Station → Shiraike Jigoku approximately 12 minutes, JP¥2,000
Get ready for a hair-raising adventure at Oniishi Bozu Jigoku, the hot spring
attraction with a dark past! Once known as "Bozu Jigoku," this place was
closed down, only to be resurrected as "Oniishi Bozu Jigoku" due to its eerie
resemblance to a bald head with its boiling gray mud. But don't let that scare
you away! Take a soothing footbath in the relaxing facilities, and indulge in
the local specialty "Hell steamed pudding" or a tasty "Onsen boiled egg."
Located right next to Umi Jigoku, this spot is not to be missed!
Access:
Private car
- From the Oita Expressway Beppu IC, take Prefectural Road 11 toward Kannawa
Onsen for 2 km
Train
- JR Beppu Station West Exit → Kamenoi Bus bound for Kannawa 20 minutes, Bus
Stop: Get off at Umi Jigoku Mae, a 1-minute walk
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Oniishi Bozu Jigoku 10 minutes, approximately JP¥1,500
- Beppu Station → Oniishi Bozu Jigoku 12 minutes, approximately JP¥2,000
[ Oniyama Jigoku ]
Welcome to the thrilling Oniyama Jigoku, called "Crocodile Hell"! This
attraction is not for the faint of heart, as it is home to around 80
crocodiles, including fearsome alligators. Watch these prehistoric predators
in action as they stalk their enclosures, fed irregularly for an extra thrill.
It's a unique and unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe of the
power and beauty of these amazing creatures!
Access:
Private car
- About 5 minutes by car from Beppu IC on the Oita Expressway toward Kannawa
Onsen on Prefectural Road 11
Bus
- Approximately 20 minutes from JR Beppu Station by Kamenoi Bus (2, 5, 41, 43
for Kannawa, Umi Jigoku Mae, Kannawa Bus Stop)
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Oniyama Jigoku 10 minutes, approximately JP¥1,500
- Beppu Station → Oniyama Jigoku 15 minutes, approximately JP¥2,500 yen
[ Kamado Jigoku ]
Kamado Jigoku is one of the hell tours in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, which has
the largest amount of hot springs in Japan. The name comes from the fact that
the fumarole of the spring temperature of 98 ° C has been used to cook rice
with the fumarole of hell at the festival of Hachiman Kamado Shrine of Ujigami
since ancient times.
Access:
Private car
- 5 minutes by car from Beppu IC on the Oita Expressway
Bus
- From the west exit of JR Beppu Station, take a bus via "Kannawa" and get
off at "Kannawa". 8 minutes on foot
Taxi
- Kamegawa Station → Kamado Jigoku 10 minutes, approximately JP¥1,500
- Beppu Station → Kamado Jigoku approximately 15 minutes, JP¥2,500 yen
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