🗺️ Beppu Onsen

Beppu Onsen is a collective term for the various hot springs located in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. It boasts 2,847 hot spring sources, with a daily water output of over 130,000 tons, making it the largest in Japan. Beppu Onsen is divided into eight areas, which is why it is also referred to as Beppu Hattō or Beppu Onsen Town. Each hot spring has its own unique water quality and color, making it perfect for a hot spring tour. Another highlight of Beppu Onsen is the famous Hell Hot Springs (Jigoku Onsen). They are called "Hell" because the steam and unusual scenery created by the high-temperature water gushing from the ground evoke a terrifying atmosphere reminiscent of hell. The "Beppu Hell Tour," centered around the Tetsuwan Onsen, is particularly popular, allowing visitors to explore seven different hot springs, each with its own unique scenery. Among the seven Hell hot springs, the Umi Jigoku, Chinoike Jigoku, Ryūkyū Jigoku, and Shiraike Jigoku are designated as national scenic spots. There are over 150 "public baths" open to local residents in the hot spring town. The bathing fees are quite affordable, ranging from 100 to 200 yen, and tourists can also use them freely.

Beppu Onsen: The hot spring district representing Beppu Onsen, located near JR Beppu Station. Hama-waki Onsen: A hot spring area located around the mouth of the Asakigawa River. Kankaiji Onsen: A hot spring village situated at an elevation of 150 meters, offering a panoramic view of Beppu Bay and the surrounding town. Hottai Onsen: A source located deeper beyond Kankaiji Onsen, very close to Yufuin. Miyanaka Onsen: A hot spring resort with a strong sulfur smell, located on a hill at an elevation of 400 meters on the slopes of Mount Karakuni. Tatsumaki Onsen: A core hot spring area of the Beppu Hells tour, filled with rising steam. Shibaseki Onsen: One of the attractions of the Beppu Hells tour, located near the Blood Pond Hell. Kamekawa Onsen: A hot spring resort near the sea, located close to JR Kamekawa Station.