7 Hells Of Beppu Japan a First Time Guide Onsen and 7 Jigoku

March 15, 2024

The 7 hells Of Beppu

The 7 Hells of Beppu is a must see destination in Japan. Take the train from Oita train station to Beppu Station which is just one station away.

At the station go left to the tourist information centre. Reception will give you a map and ask you what you want to see and highlight the buses to take. We bought the full 7 Jigoku Pass because we were determined to see all of the them by the end of the day.

Don’t forget that there is stamps at every Jigoku so bring a book. Stamps are a big thing in Japan you can find them at train stations, Osaka palace and even Mount Aso the largest active volcano in Japan.

Chinoike Jigoku (Red Hell)

Chinoike Jigoku heated red mud containing iron oxide is used in medicine and dyes.

7 Hells of Beppu Chinoike Jigoku Red Hot Spring — Chinoike Jigoku

Tatsumaki Jigoku (Tornado Hell)

Tatsumaki Jigoku also know as tornado hell stars a hot geyser that erupts erratically about every 30 to 40 minutes a stone plate prevents the geyser’s eruptions from getting too out of control. It is a natural geyser with a viewing platform. There is also a garden area, that is so green.

Tatsumaki Jigoku a hot geyser — Tatsumaki Jigoku

Communal Kitchen

Getting a bit lost we stumbled upon a communal steam kitchen outside that uses the steam from underground no power needed.

communal steam kitchen 7 Hells of Beppu — communal steam kitchen

Communal Steam Kitchen with corn and eggs 7 Hells of Beppu — Communal Steam Kitchen

Shiraike Jigoku (White Pond)

Shiraike Jigoku has green mud with a large fish aquarium.

Shiraike Jigoku 7 Hells Of Beppu Cat Fish — Cat Fish

So many unique fish and don’t forget to use the fish stamp for your book.

Shiraike Jigoku 7 Hells of Beppu with green water — Shiraike Jigoku

Oniyama Jigoku (Crocodile Hell)

Oniyama Jigoku crocodile hell has a crocodile farm.

Oniyama Jigoku 7 Hells of Beppu — Oniyama Jigoku

Oniyama Jigoku a crocodile laying in the sun — Also known as Crocodile Hell

Oniishi Bozu Jigoku (Monk Heads Hell)

Oniishi Bozu Jigoku the grey bubbling mud resembles monks heads. It has a large foot Onsen.

Oniishi Bozu Jigoku 7 Hells of Beppu — Oniishi Bozu Jigoku

Foot Onsen

Foot Onsen are every in Beppu even at Oita Airport and often free for public use. Great for feet that have been walking up the hill all day.

YAMA Jigoku (Mountain Hell)

YAMA Jigoku has a petting zoo.

YAMA Jigoku 7 Hells of Beppu — YAMA Jigoku

Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell)

Umi Jigoku also known as sea hell is the biggest and most beautiful Jigoku and is as blue as the ocean.

Umi Jigoku 7 Hells of Beppu — Umi Jigoku

Green House

It is right next to a greenhouse that run from the underground steam. A flower research centre is also close by as well if you are interested in horticulture.

After, we walked 10 minutes to Hyoten Onsen. You just need to remember the last bus is at 7pm. So take that into consideration when deciding how many hours you want to pay for in the Onsen.

We paid for a private Onsen which is so great, I highly recommend. The showers are to wash and cool down after the Onsen.

Hyotan Onsen 7 Hells Beppu — Hyotan Onsen

If you are looking for others places to put on your Japan list read my Yokohama article or Bike riding to the largest active volcano in Japan.

There are 9 Hells all together but if you want to do all 9 you should stay a night in Beppu so you can have an early start .