Tour of Hell

Thursday, September 17, 2020 Updated

Japan's Top Hot Springs | Oita

Featured Experience on our Southern Japan Tours vacation series.

The Tour of Hell along the Kannawa area is one of the most popular attractions for sightseeing in the Beppu Spa. While Beppu is typically appreciated for their hot-springs waters and sand bathing along the scenic beach shores, the hot-spring town also draws numerous travelers to see the famous Hell Ponds. While the water in Beppu is normally appreciated for it's relaxing qualities, the water at the various "Hell's" (地獄, jigoku) are intended for sightseeing thanks to the unique properties not found at other resorts. Each pond has various properties making them worth exploring after a day of soaking in the waters of the hot-springs town.

The 8 Hells | Beppu

Famous for eight spots, Japan Deluxe Tours will explore three of Beppu's Hell's while traveling through Kyushu.

The 8 Hell's

Umijigoku - Beautiful Sea Hell noted for the cobalt blue waters.
Chi-no Ike Jigoku - The Blood Pond Hell noted for the dark red water.
Oniishi Bozu Jigoku - Named after the mud bubbles, this pond looks like the shaven heads of monks and features a relaxing foot bath.
Yama Jigoku - Mountain Hell
Kamado Jigoku - Cooking Pot Hell noted for several boiling ponds and a flashy demon statue. The water is edible and there are snacks cooked from the steam nearby.
Oniyama Jigoku - Demon Mountain Hell where large crocodiles are bred and kept on site.
Shiraike Hell - White Pond Hell noted for hot, milky white waters nd surrounded by a charming garden.
Tatsumaki Jigoku - Tornado Hell noted by geyser eruptions every 10 minutes.

Our Southern Japan Tours and Grand Tour Packages include time exploring the Sea Hell made up of bright cobalt blue hot water, the Blood Pond Hell where hot water containing red melted clay gushes out, and the Tornado Hell to see the fiery geyser erupts. The Tour of Hell also sells onsen eggs (eggs boiled in the hot springs) similar to the Black Eggs of Owakudani and their famous Hell Steamed Pudding, both popular among visitors.