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Chinoike Jigoku and around
A day in Beppu · 9:30–16:15 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/beppu/itineraries/chinoike-jigoku-and-aroundA walking day around Chinoike Jigoku, Tatsumaki Jigoku and Oniishibozu Jigoku, with a lunch break nearby and Kamado Jigoku to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Blood Pond Hell with striking red water.
- Located in Shibaseki
- Combined ticket with Tatsumaki
↓ 2 min walk
10:302Geyser Hell that erupts every 30 minutes or so.
- Next to Chinoike Jigoku
- Watch the stone lid
↓ 22 min walk
12:003Bubbling mud pools that look like monk shaved heads.
- Short walk from Kamado
- Foot bath area
↓ 4 min walk
13:004Umi Jigoku ↗1 h
Cobalt blue Sea Hell, one of Beppus famed boiling hot spring ponds.
- Hells are in Kannawa, bus from Beppu
- Buy a combined ticket for several hells
Lunch
14:00Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 2 min walk
Afternoon
15:155Cooking Pot Hell with a red demon and steaming ponds.
- Part of the Kannawa hells
- Demon at the entrance
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Beppu tips
Transportation
- Use the local buses: Kamenoi buses connect Beppu Station with the Hells and onsen districts; a day pass is handy if you plan several stops.
- Pay with an IC card: Suica, ICOCA and other IC cards work on many trains and some buses in the area, saving fiddling with coins.
- Fly into Oita Airport: The airport bus runs to Beppu in under an hour, and Beppu is also an easy train ride from Fukuoka on the Sonic express.
Local Hacks
- Try a sand bath: At places like Takegawara or the beach sand baths you are buried in warm sand, a unique Beppu experience.
- Collect onsen stamps: The Beppu Hatto onsen stamp book rewards bathing at many different springs, a fun way to explore the town.
- Stay in Kannawa: Ryokan in the Kannawa district put you among steam vents and onsen, with the Hells within walking distance.
Saving
- Bathe at public onsen: Small neighborhood bathhouses like Takegawara and many local onsen charge far less than resort spas.
- Buy a Hells combo ticket: A common ticket covering the main Hells of Kannawa costs less than paying for each one separately.
- Eat at convenience stores: Konbini meals and supermarket bento are cheap, tasty and perfect for a quick breakfast or picnic.
Security
- Stay back from hot springs: The Hells (jigoku) and steam vents are scalding, so keep to paths and keep children away from barriers.
- Watch for hot water: Some onsen and sand baths are very hot; test the water, drink plenty and get out if you feel dizzy.
- Know earthquake basics: Japan is quake-prone, so learn your hotel exits and follow staff instructions if an alert sounds.
Cultural
- Follow onsen etiquette: Wash thoroughly before entering the bath, keep towels out of the water and bathe without swimwear.
- Check tattoo rules: Some onsen still restrict tattoos, so look for tattoo-friendly baths or cover small tattoos with patches.
- Try jigoku-mushi: In Kannawa, food is steamed using hot spring vapor; steam your own vegetables, eggs and seafood at a jigoku-mushi kitchen.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack for humid summers: July and August are hot and humid with rainy spells, so bring light clothes and a compact umbrella.
- Enjoy winter onsen: Winters are cool but rarely harsh, making it the best season to soak; bring a warm jacket for walking between baths.
- Prepare for rainy season: June usually brings the rainy season, so pack waterproof shoes and a rain jacket if visiting then.
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Day 2 of 39:30–16:155 stops
Chinoike Jigoku and around
A walking day around Chinoike Jigoku, Tatsumaki Jigoku and Oniishibozu Jigoku, with a lunch break nearby and Kamado Jigoku to end the day.
Opens Google Maps with every stop of the day, ready to save to your own list.
Morning
109:30 · 1 hBlood Pond Hell with striking red water.
3 tips
- Located in Shibaseki
- Combined ticket with Tatsumaki
- Sold red clay ointment
📷 Photos
2 min walk
210:30 · 1 hGeyser Hell that erupts every 30 minutes or so.
3 tips
- Next to Chinoike Jigoku
- Watch the stone lid
- Combined ticket
📷 Photos
22 min walk
312:00 · 1 hBubbling mud pools that look like monk shaved heads.
3 tips
- Short walk from Kamado
- Foot bath area
- Part of the hell tour
📷 Photos
4 min walk
413:00 · 1 hCobalt blue Sea Hell, one of Beppus famed boiling hot spring ponds.
4 tips
- Hells are in Kannawa, bus from Beppu
- Buy a combined ticket for several hells
- Try the onsen egg and pudding
- Foot bath on site
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 14:00
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps2 min walk
Afternoon
515:15 · 1 hCooking Pot Hell with a red demon and steaming ponds.
3 tips
- Part of the Kannawa hells
- Demon at the entrance
- Foot bath available
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.