Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)

OITA NATURE

A tour of the seven hells where fumaroles and hot water vigorously erupt from the ground. In admiring the hells, the UmiJjigoku (sea hell), Chinoike Jigoku (blood pond hell), Tatsumaki Jigoku (tornado hell), and Shiraike Jigoku (white pond hell) have been designated nation scenic spots for their superior colors and formations.

View scenic routes that include this spot

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More Information about Beppu Jigoku Meguri (hell tour)

Street address: Around Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita
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Access

Route1

Touring from Umi Jigoku
■Nearest station: Beppu Station
■Bus
・West Exit, JR Beppu Station→About 20 minutes by Kamenoi Bus No.2, 5, 9, 24, or 41 for Kannawa.
Bus stop: Umi Jigoku mae or Kannawa, 1 minute by foot.
To go to Chinoike jigoku from Kannawa, take the No. 16 bus and get off at Chinoike Jigoku mae bus stop

Route2

Touring from Chinoike Jigoku and Tatsumaki Jigoku
■Train
Beppu→Kamegawa Station
(about 5 min.)
Nearest station is Kamegawa Station.
Tatsumaki Jigoku is about 25 minutes by foot.
■Bus
Take Kamenoi Bus No. 26 for Kannawa from Kamegawa Station, and get off at Chinoike Jigoku bus stop.
(about 7 minutes.)

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Closed: Open all year

Website: http://www.beppu-jigoku.com/

Best season: All year

Point: Admission passes can be purchased at any of the hells.
*Passes are valid for 2 days from the day of purchase until the following day.
*Group tours are available only at Umi Jigoku and Chinoike Jigoku

update: Sep.3.2024