Beppu Jigoku Tour
Experience the raw power of onsen energy through seven unique jigoku ("hells")!
The onsen hot springs at Beppu have been gushing and flowing for more than 1,000 years. In the past, the steam and boiling water from these onsen were considered to be dangerous, which led to them being called jigoku, or "hells". Today, these seven distinct "hells" are popular tourist attractions, and visiting them is known as the "Beppu Jigoku Tour.
The tour includes Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell), Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell), Shiraike Jigoku (White Pond Hell), Oniishi Bozu Jigoku (Monk's Head Hell), Oniyama Jigoku (Demon Mountain Hell), and Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell). Four of these – Umi Jigoku, Chinoike Jigoku, Oniishi Bozu Jigoku, and Kamado Jigoku – are designated as Places of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government. Highlights include the cobalt-blue, 98℃ waters of Umi Jigoku, the striking red pool of Chinoike Jigoku, the alternating bursts of hot water and steam at Tatsumaki Jigoku, and the pale bluish hues of Shiraike Jigoku. Additionally, free foot baths are available at Umi Jigoku, Chinoike Jigoku, Oniishi Bozu Jigoku, and Kamado Jigoku – don’t miss the chance to try them out!
Be sure to indulge in the local gourmet treats, such as onsen tamago (eggs cooked in the hot springs), jigoku-mushi yaki pudding (pudding that has been steamed by using the hot water from the hells), and the uniquely colored chinoike pudding.
To make the most of your Jigoku Tour experience, consider purchasing a shared admission ticket, which allows you to visit all seven hells at a discounted price. Alternatively, you can take a guided sightseeing bus, which efficiently covers all seven sites in about three hours – highly recommended!
* Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
Area
Category
Basic Information
- Address (Japanese)
- 大分県別府市鉄輪、亀川地区
- Address
- Kannawa and Kamegawa Areas, Beppu City, Oita
- Telephone Number
- 0977-66-1577（Beppu Jigoku Association）
- Other contact details
- 0977-66-7921
- Opening Times
- 8:00–17:00
- Closed
- No scheduled closures
- Prices
- Shared Admission Ticket:
[Individual]
-Adults (high school students and older): 2,200 yen
-Children (elementary and middle school students): 1,000 yen
[Group (30 people or more)]
-Adults (high school students and older): 1,500 yen
-Children (elementary and middle school students): 650 yen
[Disabled individuals]
-Adults (high school students and older): 1,000 yen
-Children (elementary and middle school students): 500 yen
[Groups for disabled individuals (30 people or more)]
-Adults (high school students and older): 800 yen
-Children (elementary and middle school students): 400 yen
*Preschool groups: 400 yen
*Group reception is available at Umi Jigoku or Chinoike Jigoku
*Valid for two days, including the date of purchase (one-time admission to each Jigoku) - Car Park
- Parking: Available at each Jigoku (total of approx. 615 parking spaces)
Bus lanes available at Umi Jigoku, Kamado Jigoku, Oniyama Jigoku, and Chinoike Jigoku - Access
- From Umi Jigoku:
[By car] Approximately 5 minutes from Beppu IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway
[By taxi] Approximately 15 minutes from JR Beppu Station
[By bus] Approximately 20 minutes from JR Beppu Station via Kamenoi Bus, get off at "Umi Jigoku-mae" or "Kannawa" bus stop then walk about 1 minute
From Chinoike Jigoku and Tatsumaki Jigoku:
[By car] Approximately 15 minutes from Beppu IC on the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway
[By taxi] Approximately 7 minutes from JR Kamegawa Station
[By bus] Approximately 10 minutes from JR Kamegawa Station via Kamenoi Bus, get off at "Chinoike Jigoku-mae" bus stop then walk about 1 minute
[By train] Approximately 25 minutes from JR Kamegawa Station to Tatsumaki Jigoku - Website
＊Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
