[2025 Beppu Attraction] Travel Guide for Umi Jigoku (Updated Aug)

Location: Umi Jigoku Hot Spring, Beppu, Japan Atmosphere: Known as the "Hell Springs" of Beppu, this area features seven mysterious hot springs. The boiling water and gases erupt fiercely from the ground. The largest spring is Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), named for its striking blue color resembling the sea. This spring is 200 meters deep, and its blue hue is caused by the high concentration of cobalt. 📍Address: 559-1 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0045, Japan

| Discover unparalleled warmth and beauty. Oita, a city located in the northeast of Kyushu, Japan, is like a hidden gem, exuding a unique charm. It's warm and dry year-round, with an average annual temperature of about 16.0°C (60.8°F), making it suitable for travel in all seasons. Let's unveil the mystery of Oita travel. Itinerary Day 1: Beppu Onsen, Embark on a Healing Journey Morning: After arriving in Oita, head to Beppu Onsen, a hot spring resort with abundant resources. Check in to your hotel. We recommend the ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa, which offers comfortable rooms and various outdoor recreational activities. Noon: Savor Beppu's specialty—chicken tempura. We recommend the long-established Toyoken restaurant. The golden, crispy skin wraps the juicy chicken, creating a burst of happiness with every bite. Afternoon: Embark on a "Hells Tour" to admire the unique landscapes of Sea Hell and Blood Pond Hell, experiencing the wonders of nature. You can also visit Hachiman Kamado Shrine, a pilgrimage site for fans of "Demon Slayer." Evening: Enjoy a seafood feast at "Kaisen Izutsu." Try Oita's special Ryukyu-style rice bowl, spear squid, and Seki horse mackerel. Don't forget to sample the prized fugu (pufferfish) cuisine. Day 2: Hita City, Stroll Through a Time-Traveling Old Town Morning: Travel from Beppu to Hita City. Upon arrival, stroll through the old streets, known as "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," and experience a bygone era. Noon: Savor Hita's specialties, such as Hita-yaki soba noodles with bean sprouts, offering a crispy and refreshing taste. Afternoon: Go on a "Attack on Titan" pilgrimage and explore the unique charm of Hita City. Day 3: Kokonoe "Yume" Grand Suspension Bridge, A Blend of Challenge and Scenic Beauty Morning: Visit the Kokonoe "Yume" Grand Suspension Bridge, Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. At an altitude of 777m and a length of 390m, the bridge offers breathtaking views of the Meotodaki Falls and the primeval forest below. Noon: Enjoy the local Kokonoe "Yume" Burger at a nearby restaurant. This is a local specialty made with locally sourced ingredients. Afternoon: Conclude your pleasant journey and prepare for your return trip. Nearby Food and Attractions Food In addition to the dishes mentioned above, Oita offers many other specialties. For example, Oita Bungo beef is tender and juicy. Seki aji and Seki saba, raised in the strong currents of the Bungo Channel, have firm and elastic flesh, perfect for sashimi. Beppu Reimen (cold noodles) are chewy and served with kimchi, offering a refreshing taste. Attractions - Usa Shrine: Built in 725, this shrine boasts a long history, a primeval forest, and fresh air. In spring, 500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees bloom, creating a beautiful scene. - Harajiri Falls: Formed by lava flow from a massive eruption of Mount Aso, the falls can be admired from the front via the waterfall suspension bridge, or up close from below the bridge. Things to Note - Transportation: To get to Oita from Fukuoka Airport, you can take a rapid train or a highway bus. The limited express Sonic train takes about 2.5 hours to reach Beppu. The highway bus from Hakata Bus Terminal or Fukuoka Airport takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach Beppu Kitahama. - Restaurant Reservations: If you want to try fugu cuisine, remember to make a reservation in advance. - Cultural Etiquette: Be mindful of Japanese cultural etiquette, such as taking off your shoes before entering a room and keeping quiet in public places.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 "Beppu Hell" is a must-visit attraction when you come to Beppu in Kyushu. You can see the mud, geothermal and hot springs that have been erupting for thousands of years. There are seven hot springs in Beppu Hell Tour: Sea Hell, Blood Pond Hell, Tornado Hell, White Pond Hell, Stove Hell, Oniyama Hell, and Oniishi Bouzu Hell. Among them, "Sea Hell" is the most worth seeing. If you don't have enough time, you can just buy a ticket to see Sea Hell, which is the most beautiful and costs ¥450. The Sea Hell is the largest of the seven hells. The spring water gushing out of it is azure blue and looks like the ocean. In fact, it is because there is a large amount of iron sulfate in the water. It looks like smoking sea water, but in fact it is 98-degree hot spring water. It's amazing! Next to the Sea Hell is a blood-red "Aka Pond" because the water is rich in iron. At first glance, it looks very much like the Blood Pond Hell, forming an extreme contrast with the azure Sea Hell. Both are worth seeing. #KyushuTravel #Beppu #Beppu Hell Hot Springs #Sea Hell

Beppu Hell Hot Springs is a must-visit when traveling to Fukuoka It is very convenient to take JR from Hakata Station As soon as you exit the train station, you can feel the hot springs of Beppu filling the entire environment. It has a special flavor when winter comes The underground hot springs make the ground continue to smoke The most famous hot spring in Beppu is the Eight Hells Hot Springs♨️ You need to buy tickets for each hot spring one by one Although each hell hot spring has its own unique style and charm But the best among them is the sea hell You can see the blue hot spring water constantly smoking. Like a volcanic eruption 🌋 It is indeed a mysterious and beautiful geothermal wonder From the bubbling blue pond to the spectacular red pond, it's all within the Umijigoku There are many cherry blossoms in the venue🌸 forming a large garden There are many shopping malls where you can buy souvenirs. Of course, if time permits, you can visit all eight hell hot springs. Don't miss this hot spring resort🥰 #globaltravel #Japan #Japanattractions #Japantravel #Beppu

#100 Ways to Travel #Beppu, located in #Kyushu #Oita Prefecture, is a veritable hot spring town. The city has more than 200 public hot springs, and the amount of water it produces is the highest in Japan, second only to Yellowstone National Park in the United States. The first stop when arriving in Beppu is JR Beppu Station. This time we are going to visit the national designated scenic spot - Beppu Hell Hot Springs. If you plan to visit all seven #hells, it is recommended to purchase the "#Beppu Hells Pass" which costs ¥2,200. Transportation guide: Take the Sonic Express from #Fukuoka #JRHakata Station, the journey takes about 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a highway bus from Fukuoka Hakata Bus Station or Tenjin Bus Station to Beppu, which takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. From Beppu Station, take bus No. 2, 5, 7, 24, or 41 and get off at Kannawa Onsen Station or Umijigoku-mae Station in about 20 minutes. There are five hell hot springs near this station. Alternatively, you can take bus 16, 16A, 26, or 26A from Beppu Station to visit the Blood Pond Hell and Tornado Hell first, then take the bus back to the Sea Hell and visit the reverse route. You can also purchase the "Kamenoi Bus One-Day Ticket" to visit the seven major hell hot springs. In the Beppu Hell Onsen town, there is curling hot spring mist everywhere, thick white smoke comes out of the sewer outlets, and you can faintly smell the smell of sulfur. We took the bus to the first hot spring pool, "Umi Hell", which is said to have been formed by the eruption of Mt. Tsurumi 1,300 years ago. The beautiful and mysterious cobalt blue water makes it hard to imagine being in hell. At first glance, the pool water looks cold, but the temperature of the spring water is as high as 98 degrees and the depth is 200 meters. It has also been selected as a national scenic spot in Japan. Then walk to "#Onishibouzu Hell", where the spherical bubbles gushing out of the boiling gray hot mud at the bottom of the pool look like a monk's head. The hot springs in the "Onishi no Yu" attached to the park have many benefits for tourists to bathe in. Then walk to "#灶鬼灣", from 1-chome to 6-chome, there are 6 hot springs with different characteristics, like a miniature of each hell. Walk to "#鬼山鬼鬼灣", also known as "#crocodile灣", where many crocodiles are raised. It is the first place in Japan to use the heat of hot springs to raise crocodiles. Can you imagine that the temperature of the spring water is as high as 99 degrees? Then walk to White Pond Hell, the atmosphere is beautiful and quiet, and the courtyard-style park design is its biggest feature. If you still have energy, return to the Tielun Bus Terminal and take Bus No. 16 to reach the last two hell hot springs - "#BloodPondHell" and "#TornadoHell". These two hells are also worth seeing. Blood Pond Hell is known as the oldest natural hell in Japan. The spring water rich in iron oxide and the boiling red hot mud are full of power. The specialties are hell pudding and blood pond ointment. Tornado Hell is a #geyser. There are geysers in other parts of the world, but Tornado Hell is characterized by a short eruption cycle, erupting about once every 30 to 40 minutes. There is a roof on the fountain, but without it, the fountain would spray more than 30 meters high. It takes a whole day to visit the seven hell hot springs in Beppu. If you still have energy left, don’t forget to try the Jigokumushi Konrin when you return to Konrin Station. It is a very special hot spring cuisine!

Share a 5-day, 4-night Fukuoka travel plan Check in to all popular landmarks Fukuoka, a city that seems to be surrounded by mountains, nature is magnificent, no matter where you look, it's beautiful. The atmosphere is very good, nature is really good, to the point that you want to stay for a long time. For those who are into shopping, this place has everything to offer. Actually, many people may look at this city, but we want to say that you should come, it's worth it. Most importantly, the ticket prices in this city are still reasonable, not expensive like other cities. For those who are planning to go to Japan, we think you should start with this city first, it's really good, everyone. 📌Fukuoka travel plan 6 days, 5 nights Day 1 Pick up the car at Hakata Station -Kushida Shrine (kushida-jinja) -Tochinji Temple -Dazaifu Shrine - Fukuoka -Starbuck Dazaifu -Yufuin Stay 1 night and soak in the hot spring Day 2 -Yufuin Floral Village - Oita -Kinrin Lake - Oita -Chinoike Jigoku Hot Spring - Beppu -Umi Jigoku Hot Spring - Beppu -Beppu Accommodation Stay 1 night and soak in the hot spring Day 3 -Senkoji Temple Stop to take pictures with the hydrangeas -Sakurai Futamigaura's Couple Stones -Shopping at Canal City Hakata -RAUMEN STADIUM Day 4 -Ukiha Inari Shrine - Fukuoka -Nanzoin Temple -Teamlab Fukuoka Forest -Yatai, a very chill riverside food stall

🇯🇵One of the prefectures in the Kyushu region of Japan--Oita Prefecture (Representative place Beppu) 🌟When it comes to Beppu, the first thing that comes to mind is hot springs. Beppu boasts the highest hot spring output in Japan, second only to Yellowstone Park in the United States, ranking second in the world. With over two thousand spring sources, it truly is the world's number one. The hot springs in Beppu vary in quality and characteristics, which is a major attraction for tourists from all over the world. 🙋‍♀️Beppu Hell, also known as Beppu Hells or Beppu Jigoku, is located in the Kannawa and Kamegawa areas of Beppu. The name derives from the mysterious and ever-changing hot springs found here. 1️⃣ Sea Hell: As blue as seawater but with a temperature as high as 98 degrees Celsius. 2️⃣ Blood Pond Hell: Resembles a blood pond from the netherworld's river of hell. 3️⃣ Tornado Hell: An intermittent spring that can spout hot water and mud up to 2 meters high, lasting up to 10 minutes each time. 4️⃣ White Pond Hell: Crystal clear and home to various exotic tropical fish. 5️⃣ Demon Mountain Hell: Through the steaming white mist, one can see the figures of many crocodiles. 6️⃣ Demon Stone Priest Hell: The hot mud from the depths continuously bubbles up like a monk's bald head. 7️⃣ Mountain Hell: Utilizes the geothermal heat of the hot springs to cultivate and breed precious animals and plants from around the world. 8️⃣ Cooking Pot Hell: Named 'kamado' (meaning kitchen) Hell because it uses geothermal heat to cook various ceremonial foods. 🔔 'Hell steaming' is a traditional cooking method that uses the steam from hot springs. Its history dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867) and is a healthy cooking method that significantly enhances the taste of food. Some hell hot springs sell specialty soft-boiled eggs and baked puddings, all cooked with the scorching steam of the hot springs. 🏁: Oita Prefecture has more than just Beppu hot springs♨️, it also boasts various natural landscapes, and more lesser-known/mysterious spots are waiting to be discovered. (Picture one: Sea Hell. Picture two: Kuju Flower Park. Picture three: Nakatsu Castle. Picture four: Yufuin no Mori Train. Picture five: Suginoi Hotel. Picture six: Usa Shrine. Picture seven: Kinrin Lake. Picture eight: Ao no Domon. Picture nine: Harajiri Falls)

Location: 559-1 Oaza Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture Access: Take the Kamenoi bus from Beppu Station and get off at "Umi Jigoku-mae" Umi Jigoku is a spot where you can enjoy the water lily pond, the giant lotus greenhouse, foot baths, a shop, a museum, and more. Recommended dishes are the blue beer and fried chicken ☆ #hot springs #trip2211 #Kyushu #Oita

Umi Jigoku is the starting point of the tour of hell. There is a parking lot right in front of you, but it fills up quickly. I was able to park at 9am, but by 10am there was no space and a line had formed. The inside was surprisingly spacious, which was nice. I think Umi Jigoku was also beautiful, with the blue shining through it. There is also a souvenir shop on-site, so it's a great tourist spot! #breathtakingview #gourmettrip #luxuryhotel #coupletrip #gourmet

One of the hells is "Umi Jigoku". It's not really a hot spring, but the boiling water is blue like the sea. The force is so strong that when the steam comes flying, you're enveloped in the smell of sulfur. We could even see the hot spring eggs sinking! There was a pond with floating lotuses in the background, and it was a beautiful place with flowers blooming. #For couples #Amazing view

When you think of Beppu, you think of hot springs! When you think of hot springs, you think of hell tours! When you think of hell tours, you think of Umi Jigoku! The admission fee is 400 yen per visit for adults. If you want to visit six or more places, we recommend purchasing a common pass for 2,000 yen. 🙌 What you can see from the steam is the beautiful cobalt blue hot springs 🟦 The vividness peeking through the steam is overwhelming! For those who only want to visit one hell ♨️ the location and scenery are perfect! #Oita #Hot springs #Hell tour #Umi Jigoku #Breathtaking view

"Umi Jigoku" is a representative tourist spot in Oita Prefecture. It is also designated as a nationally designated place of scenic beauty. It is so vivid that you will look twice at the cobalt blue color. It is surprising that it springs up naturally. It is a perfect place for Instagram! ! It is probably the most popular place in the hell tour. There are many foreign tourists and families, but there are also many people who enjoy sightseeing alone. Just going to Umi Jigoku is satisfying, but there are other spots in the hell tour, so it is also recommended for those points. Please come and visit us! ! #breathtaking view #Japanese scenery #summer trip #Japan Genki Project 2021 #summer trip #breathtaking view

#umi Jigoku is beautiful hells in #beppu #japan , the "sea hell" features a pond of boiling, blue water. In its spacious gardens, there are a few smaller, orange colored hells and a clear water pond with lotus flowers whose large leaves are strong enough to carry small children. #unforgetabletrip #happynewyear

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip The "Beppu Hell Tour" is a unique sightseeing experience among Beppu's hot springs. This tour takes you through seven "Hells," each with a completely different color, shape, and temperature. You'll be awed by the power of nature! From the cobalt blue of Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell), to the red waters of Chinoike Jigoku (Pond of Blood Hell), to the geysers of Tornado Jigoku (Tatsumaki Jigoku), each is unique and truly worth seeing. 🌈 With gourmet food like Jigoku-steamed pudding and hot spring eggs, it was a trip that truly delighted all five senses. 🍮🥚 There were plenty of photogenic spots you'll want to share on social media! Enjoy the mysteries of nature on your own, or share the wonder and excitement with your partner. It was an extraordinary hot spring experience you definitely can't miss when visiting Beppu. ✨ [Access] It's about a 15-20 minute bus ride from JR Beppu Station. The Hell Tour focuses on the Kannawa Onsen area, and is within walking distance. Parking is available throughout the area. Domestic Travel #Couple Travel #Solo Travel #Beppu Hell Tour #Hot Springs Trip #Geothermal Power #Relaxing Trip #Kyushu Trip #Photogenic Spots

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip Beppu Onsen boasts the highest number of hot springs in Japan, both in terms of the number of hot springs and the volume of hot spring water. The steam rising from various parts of town really heightens the sense of adventure. This time, I enjoyed a tour of Beppu's hells, open-air baths, and local cuisine! During the tour of the hells, I was deeply moved by the colorful hot springs of "Sea Hell" and "Blood Pond Hell." The power of nature is truly amazing. At night, I spent a truly relaxing time gazing at the starry sky in the inn's open-air bath. 🌌 Beppu is a relaxing place for solo travelers, couples, and anyone. Hot spring lovers should definitely visit! Next time, I'd like to go in the winter and enjoy a snow-viewing bath. ❄️ [Access] The hot spring town is within walking distance of JR Beppu Station, and the hells are about a 15-minute bus ride away. From Oita Airport, it's about a 50-minute airport bus ride away. Domestic Travel #CoupleTravel #SoloTravel #BeppuHotSprings #HotSpringTrip #RelaxingTrip #HellTour #SteamTown #KyushuTrip

Scenic spots, delicious food, and hot springs all included. 📅 Itinerary Day 1: Travel from Hakata to Beppu by train. Enjoy a night tour of Beppu Tower and play with fireworks on the beach. Day 2: Explore Beppu's Hell Valley and visit famous attractions. Day 3: Relax in the hot springs in the morning, have a hearty meal, and return to Hakata. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Beppu Seifu 🍴 Food Recommendation: Everywhere you eat is a treat. 📌 Practical Tips: Remember to book round-trip train tickets between Hakata and Beppu in advance, or you might end up without a seat and disrupt your travel plans. 😉

【2-day Beppu tour with a very fulfilling itinerary & reviews】 **🏆 Must-visit attractions** 1. **Beppu Hell Tour** (Recommendation: ★★★★★) The seven hot spring hells have their own characteristics, especially the azure water of "Sea Hell" and the red wonder of "Blood Pond Hell" are super shocking! The steamy scenery is super good to take pictures, and you can also experience hell steamed food. 2. **Yufuin (Yufuin)** (Recommendation: ★★★★☆) It takes about 1 hour by bus from Beppu. The fairy-tale Kinrin Lake, retro streets and dessert shops are super fun to visit, suitable for a leisurely afternoon walk. 3. **Beppu Cable Car (Tsurumiyama Mountain Climbing)** (Recommendation: ★★★★☆) A 360-degree panoramic view overlooking Beppu Bay and the hot spring town, with different scenery in each season, and beautiful red leaves in autumn and cherry blossoms in spring! 4. **Takegawara Onsen** (Recommendation: ★★★☆☆) A public bathhouse with a history of 100 years, the sand bathing experience is unique, but the facilities are relatively old, suitable for travelers who want to experience the local culture. **🍜 Food Highlights** - **Hell Steaming Workshop**: Use hot spring steam to steam seafood and vegetables, fresh and sweet original flavor must be tried! - **Toyo Chang**: Beppu's specialty "Tori Ten" (fried chicken tempura) is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it is worth queuing. **💡 Itinerary Suggestions** - **Day1**: Hell Tour → Hell Steaming Lunch → Beppu Cable Car Sunset Viewing → Takegawara Onsen Sand Bath - **Day2**: Yufuin Half-Day Tour → Yunotsubo Street Stroll → Return to Beppu Station for Shopping **🌟 Overall Evaluation** Beppu gathers natural wonders, hot spring therapy and food, 2 days is enough to play the essence! Convenient transportation (recommended to buy the "Hell Ticket"), suitable for tourists who like slow travel. The only small drawback is that some attractions require tickets, and it is recommended to budget ¥5,000-7,000/day. (※Seasonal activities may affect the experience, it is recommended to confirm the official website information before departure)

#Register tripbest July hotel sleeper 📍 Beppu | Hell Tour + Sand Soup + Popular Onsen Inn recommendations 🥰 First time I came to Beppu I was shocked by its exaggerated hot spring scenery! The whole city is shrouded in smoke, it is truly the "hot spring capital" - it is recommended to stay at least one night, slowly soak, slowly play! ⸻ 🔸Must-see attraction recommendations: 🔥 Hell Tour (Hell めぐり): Collect 7 super characteristic hell hot springs, including blue "Sea Hell", red "Blood Pool Hell", and alligators and hot spring eggs to see ~ 🪷 Bamboo Tile Hot Spring Sand Soup: Experience lying in hot sand and baking detox, very special, even the skin is smooth🤍! 🌋 Beppu Onsen Street Stroll: There are many traditional hot spring inns, souvenir shops, and hell steamed food specialist shops along the way, which is very retro ⸻ 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Choose a hot spring inn with a private bath, clean facilities, quiet environment, free pick-up, after soaking in the hot spring at night and then enjoy a Japanese dinner 🍱, very relaxing! ⸻ 🍴Must-eat food: 🥚Hell steamed egg + hot spring steamed pumpkin, sweet potato, steamed with natural hot spring, no seasoning is very fresh and sweet ~ 🐟 Kanma Mackerel sashimi: Beppu near the sea, lots of fresh sashimi, recommend the local Kanma mackerel ~ ⸻ 🚘Transportation Tips: 🚄 We took the Yufuin no Mori train to Beppu, the scenery along the way was beautiful ~ There is a bus stop outside Beppu Station, buy the "Hell Tour One-Day Voucher" to take the bus around to hell! ⸻ 🎯 Practical Tips: ✔️ Remember to bring a towel + change of clothes + wet wipes ✔️ Hell tour is huge, early departure is recommended ✔️ Sand soup can not make up to enter, have to queue in advance ⸻ 📸 #Beppu Hell Tour #Hot Spring Capital #Kyushu Free Travel #Japan Hot Spring Trip #Hell Steam #Sand Soup Experience #Yufuin Beppu Kurokawa Hot Spring Tour

#June Travel Support Fund ✈️ Travel destination: Fukuoka & Beppu 🗓️ Travel period: June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025 (2 nights, 3 days) 🧳 Travel style: Shopping, food, hot spring healing ⸻ 📍 DAY 1 – Fukuoka Tenjin Shopping + Ichiran Ramen • ✈️ Arrive at Fukuoka Airport Depart from Incheon Airport Terminal 2✈️ Fukuoka is really close among Japan! • 🛍️ Tenjin Shopping Street I went all the way from the Tenjin underground shopping mall to the Sony Store next to Lotteria There are various brands, and it's a great place to shop for cosmetics/fashion! 💡Tip: There's an unmanned tax refund machine, so you don't have to wait in line! • 🍜 Ichiran Ramen Tenjin Branch Booth-style seats that are great for eating alone! Add noodles to the rich tonkotsu broth and it's really clear... There's almost no waiting if you go during the day on a weekday or very late at night! ⸻ 📍 DAY 2 - Beppu day trip to hot springs • 🚅 Fukuoka → Beppu From Hakata Station, take the express train 'Sonic' and arrive in about 2 hours! The way there while looking at the ocean was also healing • ♨️ Beppu Hell Hot Springs Tour I only toured the ocean hell! I could drink the hot spring water and soak my feet! It was hot, but I did everything I could! A truly 'hell'-like mysterious atmosphere... You have to take pictures 💡Tip: If you buy a combined admission ticket, you can visit several places for a cheaper price. • 🍡 Onsen Egg & Hell Steamed Cuisine You have to try Beppu's famous hot spring steamed cuisine! I also want to recommend Jigoku-jjim Danpan 🍞 • 🧖♀️ Footbath Experience & Souvenir Shop Soak your feet and heal on the way back~ There are various local souvenirs, so they are good for gifts ⸻ 📍 DAY 3 – Shopping near the airport and returning home • 🛍️ Don Quijote & Matsumoto Kiyoshi Last shopping near the airport! I bought all the necessary medicine, snacks, and beauty items! • ✈️ Departing from Fukuoka Airport A trip that was so fulfilling that I regretted not spending 2 nights and 3 days. Next time, I definitely want to come back and visit Yufuinㅜㅜ While browsing through Treat.com, I found a day with cheap airfare, so I went to Fukuoka for 2 nights and 3 days! I went to Beppu for the first time. Japan seems to have really pretty scenery. Since it's long, no matter where you take a picture, it becomes the background.. Also, I can't miss Ichiran Ramen. I always make reservations through Trip.com, and they share flight boarding times, closing times, and boarding gates one by one via notifications or KakaoTalk! Thanks to that, I was able to move right away without having to check them one by one. #Overseas travel #Japan travel #Fukuoka travel #Beppu #Ichiran Ramen

Visiting Umi Jigoku is like stepping into a surreal, vibrant hot spring dreamland—perfect for anyone traveling through Beppu. Here’s what makes it unforgettable: • Striking Azure Waters: The onsen’s iconic cobalt-blue pools are truly mesmerizing. Their tranquil color and rising steam clouds transform the landscape into an otherworldly spectacle—like a portal to another realm. • Themed Attractions: Beyond just soaking in the sights, Umi Jigoku offers fascinating experiences: • A steaming mud bath, known for its soothing properties. • Pathways lined with colorful thermal ponds, each bubbling up its own steamy secrets. • A small but charming foot-onsen, where you can dip your feet in warm water while gazing at the scenery. • Pleasant Visitor Experience: The site is well-maintained with clean, informative signage. A café on-site serves refreshments and the infamous beaten egg boiled in onsen water, a quirky must-try when you’re here. • Cultural Insight: Umi Jigoku isn’t a bathing facility for everyday use—it’s one of Beppu’s renowned “Jigoku Meguri” (Hell Tour) destinations, a captivating cultural showcase that explores the amazing diversity of volcanic hot springs. • Convenient & Scenic: Easily accessible by car or public transport, it also features souvenir shops selling local treats and Beppu branding. The gardens nestled around the onsen ponds create picturesque spots for photography. ⸻ 🔖 Highlights: ✓ Iconic blue hot spring pools ✓ Mud bath experience ✓ Relaxing foot onsen ✓ On-site café and snacks ✓ Pro-grade photo opportunities ⸻ 🎯 Final Verdict: Umi Jigoku is more than just a hot spring—it’s an experience. Whether you’re into volcanic geology, serene landscapes, or quirky local culture, it’s impossible not to be captivated. Make sure it’s high on your Beppu “Hell Tour” list! #summervacay #UmiJigoku #BeppuOnsen #JigokuMeguri #HotSpringHeaven #OnsenTour #BeppuSights #SeaHell #JapanTravel #VolcanicWaters #HotSpringExperience #japan #japantrip #kyushu #kyushutrip #bepputrip #beppu

umi jigoku Beppu hot spring I only went to one pond. It is the most famous pond because the water is very clear blue. Each pond has an entrance fee. Here, there is a place to soak your feet, lemon ice cream, and a small red pond. It is different from Shinoike Jigoku. You have to leave this area and drive there. #japantrip #beppuonsen

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Airport ＞ Car Pickup ＞ Beppu Hell ＞ Mercure Beppu Bay Resort ＞ Takegawara Onsen (06:30-22:30) Day 2: Kyushu Natural Animal Park (09:30-16:30)｜Jungle Bus requires on-site reservation, Adults 💲2600 ＞ Yufuin Floral Village ＞ Mercure Beppu Bay Resort Day 3: Takachiho Gorge ＞ Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine ＞ Kumamon Square (10:00-19:00) ＞ Kumamoto Grid Hotel 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Mercure Beppu Bay Resort / Kumamoto Grid Hotel / Cross Life Hakata Yanagibashi Hotel 🍴 Food Recommendations: 1️⃣ Conveyor Belt Sushi Kame Masa (亀正くるくる寿司) 💰 Average Cost: 150 2️⃣ Ariran Yakiniku (元祖アリラン) 17:30-21:00 💰 Average Cost: 200-300 3️⃣ Jigoku Mushi Kobo Kannawa (地獄蒸し工房 鉄輪) 10:00-18:00 💰 Average Cost: 250-300 4️⃣ Near Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine 💰 Average Cost: 150-200 📌 Practical Tips Plan your self-drive itinerary and routes in advance. Restaurants and shops in rural areas close early. Beppu malls close at 7 PM, and most restaurants close by 9 PM.

The "Beppu Hell Tour" offers a view that seems like it's not from Earth. These are spots where you can experience the power of geothermal energy and nature, such as the "Blood Pond Hell" where bright red boiling water gushes out, and the "Sea Hell" where the water is crystal clear and blue. Each hell has its own unique character and is extremely photogenic! You can also enjoy gourmet food, such as hot spring eggs and pudding steamed with geothermal energy. You can access them by bus or rental car, and you can see them all in one day, so it's perfect for a break from sightseeing in the hot spring town. These are sights that you definitely can't miss if you come to Beppu. ⸻ Beppu “Jigoku” Hell Tour | Oita, Japan The Beppu Hell Tour takes you through some of the most surreal hot spring spots in Japan — it honestly feels like stepping onto another planet! Each “jigoku” (hell) has its own personality: from the bright red waters of Chinoike (Blood Pond Hell) to the deep blue beauty of Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell). They’re super photogenic and make for a fun, easy day trip. You can even try local treats like hot spring-steamed eggs and pudding. Whether you go by bus or rental car, you can easily visit all the sites in one day. If you’re in Beppu, this is a must-see experience!

📅 Travel Itinerary Day 1: Immediately after arriving at Hakata Station At the station (Standing Bar Yokatai Daitos) we had sardines and cod roe, pork trotters, and red star At night we went to food stalls. The first one served Okinawan cuisine (Akachouchin) and we had Orion beer, grilled pork, and gyoza. At the second one (Nakachan) we were full so we had shochu and fried shimeji mushrooms. We had a great time chatting with the people at both places. 😊 Day 2: Rent a car to Itoshima Lunch: Hamburgers at Nutty Red Dinner: Chidori-ya: Grilled peach, tataki, and chive-based stew Finish off with ramen at a food stall🍜 Day 3: Bus tour to Dazaifu and Yufuin Lunch: Cafe La Ruche by Lake Kinrin in Yufuin Dinner: Motsunabe Ichifuji at Hakata Station Day 4: Before heading home, have ramen🍜yaki ramen at sinsin 🏨 Accommodation: Nishitetsu Inn Fukuoka

A travelogue of four men visiting Fukuoka, covering Nagasaki, Yufuin, Beppu, and Fukuoka over 3 nights and 4 days. Nagasaki One unexpectedly delightful spot in Nagasaki was Huis Ten Bosch. The admission fee for adults is quite steep at 7,300 yen per day, but the interior is designed in a Dutch style, meticulously replicating the atmosphere of Europe rather than being hastily put together. It genuinely felt like being in Europe. When we visited, there were quite a few Japanese middle and high school students on what seemed to be school trips, indicating that this place is popular not only among Koreans but also locals. Besides, there are numerous attractions inside, and the beautifully blooming flowers made every step enjoyable. However, the price is a bit high; I’d consider revisiting if it were around 50,000 won. For dining in Nagasaki, I strongly recommend Katsushika. It’s a must-try. The gyukatsu, minced katsu, and hire katsu are delicious in that order. Hita The small town of Hita offers a subtle glimpse into the streets of old Japan. The rain added to the charm, making it a surprisingly memorable city. I highly recommend the cheese roll cake at Mameda Roll Sui Café. Yufuin Yufuin is so famous that it hardly needs an introduction. I recommend visiting the Ghibli Street there. Beppu Beppu is renowned for its hot springs. We only visited Umi Jigoku, but it was worth the admission fee. The weather also played a part in enhancing the experience. We went to Hyotan Onsen, and since it was the off-season, there weren’t many people. It features open-air baths, and the waterfall-like streams in one of the baths provided a full-body massage, which was fantastic. However, I was disappointed that the milk vending machine was out of stock, and there weren’t many milk vending machines installed in the first place. Fukuoka No matter where you go, Fukuoka is full of romance and great food. For yakitori, I recommend Torikawa Yaki Ku in Fukuoka. They have Korean menus, the staff are very friendly, and some of them speak a bit of Korean, making it a good place for beginners to try yakitori. Overall, the yakitori dishes were all delicious.

#FukuokaTravel #FukuokaBeppu #FukuokaPlacesToVisit #FukuokaTravelRecommendations Fukuoka – Beppu Hell Hot Springs Travel Review It takes about 2 hours from Fukuoka to Beppu by JR train. Beppu, where I arrived while looking at the scenery outside the train window, was a place that perfectly fits the description of ‘Hot Springs City’. Chinoike Hell – Blood-red Hot Springs The first place I arrived at was ‘Hyeolchi Hot Springs’. The water was really blood-red and boiling. I exclaimed ‘Wow’ as soon as I saw it, and I also bought skin ointment and soap made from the hot spring water. Umi Hell – Blue Dragon’s Breath This place is blue on the contrary. Smoke was rising from the clear and deep blue-green hot spring water, and I was completely overwhelmed by the unrealistic color. There is a garden inside, so I took a walk, and you must eat the pudding steamed in the hot spring. It is really delicious! Kamado Jigoku – Fun like a set This place is small but diverse. The bubbling gray, blue, and white hot springs are all gathered in one place, so it was great for taking pictures, and I also ate eggs made from the hot spring water. Tatsumaki Jigoku – The power of the geyser If you wait, the sight of the water gushing out with a 'pong!' is spectacular. The fountain that bursts briefly at the end of the wait is a must-see. Overall Highly recommended for solo or leisurely couples. A must-visit place for hot spring enthusiasts. It was a journey that melted my eyes, heart, and body. 📍 Location information Beppu Jigoku Meguri 〒874-0000 Ōita, Beppu, Kannawa

#cherryblossom25 #sakura🌸 #kyushutrip #springitinerary #japan #myitinerary Cherry blossoms usually signal calm—but not here. At Umi Jigoku, spring arrives with drama. The vivid contrast of steaming geothermal ponds and seasonal blooms makes for one of the most photogenic experiences in Kyushu. As I stood by the cobalt-blue pool, framed by sakura branches, it felt like discovering a hidden world where elements play by their own rules. The highlight: The "Enman-no-Yu" bath salts, sold in the gift shop. Made from the spring’s minerals, they promise silky skin—a piece of Beppu to take home. Tips: Great for photographers—use a polarizing filter to reduce steam glare. Check bloom forecasts in advance, as the sakura season here can be short and sharp.

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides #stunningview Post: Few places in Japan feel as alive and elemental as Beppu. Located on the island of Kyushu, this coastal city is famed for its onsen (hot springs), steaming vents, bubbling mud pools, and healing mineral baths. With more hot spring sources than anywhere else in Japan, Beppu doesn’t just offer relaxation—it’s a full sensory experience. I started at the iconic Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri), a surreal collection of hot spring “hells” too beautiful (and too hot) for bathing. From the vivid cobalt blue of Umi Jigoku to the crimson Chinoike Jigoku, each one had its own atmosphere, colors, and sounds—like walking through a gallery curated by nature itself. After exploring the "hells," I took a dip in a traditional sand bath in Beppu Beach. Buried up to my neck in naturally heated sand, with the ocean breeze on my face—it was oddly calming, and surprisingly detoxifying. The Kannawa district was my favorite to explore. Wooden inns and plumes of steam rising from every corner gave the streets a ghostly charm. I tried onsen-steamed cuisine, where vegetables, eggs, and even dumplings are cooked using hot spring steam. Simple, flavorful, and very local. In the evening, I relaxed in an open-air rotenburo, surrounded by rocks and greenery, with clouds of steam drifting into the starry sky. It was pure bliss. Best Time to Visit: Autumn (October–November) for cooler air and comfortable soaks, or winter for the ultimate contrast between cold nights and steaming baths. Helpful Tips: Try a variety of baths—mud, sand, steam, and mineral water all offer unique experiences. Bring a towel and coin purse—many baths are unmanned with small entry fees. Visit Hyotan Onsen, a family-friendly spot with multiple bath types and onsen-cooked food. Location: Beppu, Ōita, Japan Hashtags: #BeppuOnsen #JigokuMeguri #HiddenKyushu #HotSpringsJapan #SteamCity #SandBathExperience #JapaneseWellness #BeppuTravel #HealingJapan #RotenburoRelaxation

📍Address: Fukuoka Japan 🇯🇵 and nearby cities 💰Average price per person: The average budget is around 35,000 baht (excluding shopping) 🗓️Travel planning: Day 1 Depart from Thailand to Fukuoka City, check in to the hotel, and walk around shopping around the hotel (if you have time, stop by Tenjin area) Day 2 Morning: See the Nakayama O-Fuju Wisteria Festival at Kumano Shrine in Nakayama (only in April to May) Noon: Go to Kumamoto City, see Kumamoto Castle, entrance fee 500 yen Evening: Travel to Beppu City, check in to the hotel, walk around the mall near the hotel Day 3 Morning: Go to see the Yumi Jigoku hot spring, which is a famous hot spring Afternoon: Go to Yufuin Village, which is a local village, shop, shop, walk around Kinrin Lake Evening: Go to Nanzoin Temple with a very large Buddha statue, and return to the accommodation in Kitakyushu You can go shopping at Lalaport or a shopping mall with a big Gundam in front. Day 4 Morning: Visit Kokura Castle, admission fee 1,000 yen, 5 floors, inside is a museum. Noon: Stop by to shop at Kitakyushu Outlet, buy souvenirs, have lunch. Dinner: Go to Miyajidake Shrine and have dinner in Tenjin area, walk around, shop before going back, check in to accommodation near the airport because you have to check in early. Day 5 Travel back to Thailand. 💞Reason for recommendation: Suitable for those who want to go to Japan but have a low budget, only 5 hours flight, it is a peaceful city, not crowded, there are both relaxation with nature and shopping areas, you can go to temples and see castles which are old architectures of Japan, and Fukuoka also has many shopping areas to walk around. This trip is considered a short time but worth it, covering every place. #TravelPlan