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Beppu Travel Guides

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Beppu is Japan's most geothermal city, producing more hot spring water than anywhere else in the country. The eight hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri), sand baths at Takegawara Onsen, and steam-cooked local cuisine make it unlike any other destination in Japan. These guides cover the hells tour, onsen etiquette, Kannawa district walks, and the best seasons to visit.

Blood Pond Hell: Chinoike Jigoku Visitor Guide

Plan your visit to Chinoike Jigoku (Blood Pond Hell) with our expert guide. Includes ticket prices, transport tips, nearby attractions, and the best time to visit.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Hyotan Onsen Visitor Guide: 10 Essential Tips for Your Trip

Master your visit to the Michelin 3-star Hyotan Onsen with our guide to sand baths, steam-cooking, Kamenoi bus routes, and the best nearby Beppu Hells.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell) Visitor Guide: 10 Essential Tips

Plan your visit to Kamado Jigoku (Cooking Pot Hell) with our guide to tickets, bus passes, 'hell-steamed' snacks, and the best 1-day Beppu itinerary.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Kannawa Onsen District Visitor Guide Travel Guide

Plan kannawa onsen district visitor guide with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Mount Tsurumi & Beppu Ropeway Visitor Guide: Hike or Ride?

Plan your trip to Mount Tsurumi with our guide to the Beppu Ropeway, hiking trails, summit shrines, and the best seasonal views in Oita.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Myoban Onsen Visitor Guide: 10 Best Things to Do & See

Plan your Myoban Onsen trip with our visitor guide. Discover top bathhouses, the famous hell-steamed pudding, bus pass tips, and hidden gems in Beppu.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden Visitor Guide: 7 Tips

Plan your visit to Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden with our guide to ticket prices, feeding schedules, safety tips, and the best way to see the wild macaques.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Takegawara Onsen Visitor Guide: 10 Essential Tips

Plan your visit to Takegawara Onsen with our 2026 guide. Includes sand bath procedures, same-day reservation tips, prices, and nearby 'hell-steamed' food picks.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Tatsumaki Jigoku (Spout Hell) Visitor Guide: 10 Tips

Master your visit to Tatsumaki Jigoku (Spout Hell) with our guide to geyser eruption times, bus routes, ticket prices, and nearby Shibaseki attractions.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) Visitor Guide: 10 Essential Tips

Plan your visit to Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell) with this guide covering 10 essential attractions, transport tips, and local 'hell-steamed' food recommendations.

5/21/2026

Kenji Tanaka

7 Hells of Beppu Overview: Essential Tips for Your Visit (2026)

Plan your trip with our 7 Hells of Beppu overview. Discover the best Jigoku to visit, ticket prices, transport tips, and where to find hell-steamed pudding.

5/18/2026

Editor

Beppu Beach Sand Bath Guide: 10 Essential Tips and Attractions

Master the Beppu beach sand bath experience with our 2026 guide. Compare Takegawara vs. Saraku, check prices, age rules for kids, and plan the perfect itinerary.

5/18/2026

Editor