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Beppu
- Greetings! We find ourselves in Beppu, Japan! Unlike other Japanese cities, Beppu boasts a youthful population, partly thanks to the presence of Asia Pacific University, renowned for drawing in international students.
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Tourism
- Beppu also attracts a lot of tourists thanks to a wide variety of attractions.
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Takasakiyama
- Takasakiyama Monkey Park, renowned for its wild Japanese macaques, is widely popular among visitors.
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Hells of Beppu
- What attracts tourists to Beppu the most, however, are the frighteningly captivating Hells of Beppu.
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Meaning
- The Hells of Beppu have no connection to demons or devils; on the contrary, it's quite the opposite.
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Hot springs
- Beppu is known for having the largest number of hot springs in Japan, as well as being the second most in the world, after Yellowstone National Park in the US.
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Right on top of hell?
- The rising steam from Beppu's ground and waters creates an otherworldly atmosphere. It looks like the city sits on top of an ever-lasting inferno.
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Relaxing
- However, tourists visit Beppu to find relaxation in the hot springs, rather than fear or torment.
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Jigoku
- In total, there are eight "hells" in Beppu, known as Jigoku.
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Hell: Umi Jigoku
- Umi Jigoku is approximately 650 feet (200 meters) deep and translates to 'sea hell.'
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Hell: Umi Jigoku
- The color of the water in Umi Jigoku resembles seawater.
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Hell: Umi Jigoku
- Visitors can find the lotus flower in the gardens around Umi Jigoku, a symbol of spiritual purity in Eastern cultures.
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Hell: Oniishibozu Jigoku
- The second hell in Beppu is called Oniishibozu Jigoku, which means 'Shaven Head Hell.'
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Hell: Oniishibozu Jigoku
- The spring is named as such because of the bubbles created by the gray mud, resembling the shaved heads of Buddhist monks.
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Hell: Yama Jigoku
- Yama Jigoku was formed by volcanic eruptions which created a mountain.
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Hell: Yama Jigoku
- The temperature of the waters in Yama Jigoku can reach almost 200°F (90ºC).
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Hell: Kamado Jigoku
- Kamado Jigoku means 'cooking pot hell,' a name inspired by the boiling water in its springs.
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Hell: Kamado Jigoku
- At this location, tourists have the opportunity to sample Jigoku mushi, a dish of eggs and vegetables cooked by the steam of the springs.
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Hell: Oniyama Jigoku
- Oniyama Jigoku means 'crocodile hell!'
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Hell: Oniyama Jigoku
- Exercise caution when visiting Oniyama Jigoku, a natural spring inhabited by crocodiles and snakes.
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Hell: Shiraike Jigoku
- Shiraike Jigoku is known as 'white pond hell' and is surrounded by a traditional Japanese garden.
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Hell: Shiraike Jigoku
- In Shiraike Jigoku, water temperatures can reach 203°F (95ºC).
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Hell: Tatsumaki Jigoku
- Tatsumaki Jigoku is highly regarded as Beppu's greatest attraction.
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Hell: Tatsumaki Jigoku
- In English, the name means 'tornado hell,' as it is one of the only geysers in Beppu.
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Hell: Chinoike Jigoku
- Beppu's eighth and final hot spring is known as Chinoike Jigoku.
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Hell: Chinoike Jigoku
- Believed to be one of Beppu's most ancient hot springs, it is called the 'blood pond' because of the water's distinct color.
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Discovering Beppu
- When you travel to Beppu, don't miss the opportunity to visit all the hot springs by taking the Jigoku Meguri tour. It's a comprehensive exploration of the city's springs. Have a great trip!
See also: Cities with the best weather in the world
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Beppu
- Greetings! We find ourselves in Beppu, Japan! Unlike other Japanese cities, Beppu boasts a youthful population, partly thanks to the presence of Asia Pacific University, renowned for drawing in international students.
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3 / 30 Fotos
Tourism
- Beppu also attracts a lot of tourists thanks to a wide variety of attractions.
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4 / 30 Fotos
Takasakiyama
- Takasakiyama Monkey Park, renowned for its wild Japanese macaques, is widely popular among visitors.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Hells of Beppu
- What attracts tourists to Beppu the most, however, are the frighteningly captivating Hells of Beppu.
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6 / 30 Fotos
Meaning
- The Hells of Beppu have no connection to demons or devils; on the contrary, it's quite the opposite.
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7 / 30 Fotos
Hot springs
- Beppu is known for having the largest number of hot springs in Japan, as well as being the second most in the world, after Yellowstone National Park in the US.
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Right on top of hell?
- The rising steam from Beppu's ground and waters creates an otherworldly atmosphere. It looks like the city sits on top of an ever-lasting inferno.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Relaxing
- However, tourists visit Beppu to find relaxation in the hot springs, rather than fear or torment.
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Jigoku
- In total, there are eight "hells" in Beppu, known as Jigoku.
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11 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Umi Jigoku
- Umi Jigoku is approximately 650 feet (200 meters) deep and translates to 'sea hell.'
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Umi Jigoku
- The color of the water in Umi Jigoku resembles seawater.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Umi Jigoku
- Visitors can find the lotus flower in the gardens around Umi Jigoku, a symbol of spiritual purity in Eastern cultures.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Oniishibozu Jigoku
- The second hell in Beppu is called Oniishibozu Jigoku, which means 'Shaven Head Hell.'
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15 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Oniishibozu Jigoku
- The spring is named as such because of the bubbles created by the gray mud, resembling the shaved heads of Buddhist monks.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Yama Jigoku
- Yama Jigoku was formed by volcanic eruptions which created a mountain.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Yama Jigoku
- The temperature of the waters in Yama Jigoku can reach almost 200°F (90ºC).
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Kamado Jigoku
- Kamado Jigoku means 'cooking pot hell,' a name inspired by the boiling water in its springs.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Kamado Jigoku
- At this location, tourists have the opportunity to sample Jigoku mushi, a dish of eggs and vegetables cooked by the steam of the springs.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Oniyama Jigoku
- Oniyama Jigoku means 'crocodile hell!'
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21 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Oniyama Jigoku
- Exercise caution when visiting Oniyama Jigoku, a natural spring inhabited by crocodiles and snakes.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Shiraike Jigoku
- Shiraike Jigoku is known as 'white pond hell' and is surrounded by a traditional Japanese garden.
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23 / 30 Fotos
Hell: Shiraike Jigoku
- In Shiraike Jigoku, water temperatures can reach 203°F (95ºC).
© Shutterstock
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Hell: Tatsumaki Jigoku
- Tatsumaki Jigoku is highly regarded as Beppu's greatest attraction.
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Hell: Tatsumaki Jigoku
- In English, the name means 'tornado hell,' as it is one of the only geysers in Beppu.
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Hell: Chinoike Jigoku
- Beppu's eighth and final hot spring is known as Chinoike Jigoku.
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Hell: Chinoike Jigoku
- Believed to be one of Beppu's most ancient hot springs, it is called the 'blood pond' because of the water's distinct color.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Discovering Beppu
- When you travel to Beppu, don't miss the opportunity to visit all the hot springs by taking the Jigoku Meguri tour. It's a comprehensive exploration of the city's springs. Have a great trip!
See also: Cities with the best weather in the world
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The Hells of Beppu: visit the steaming city
A city built over hell itself!
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If you visit Beppu in Japan, you'll see the spectacle of hot steam emanating from the earth throughout the city. It almost seems to have emerged from the depths of Hell! But don't be afraid, it's actually a popular spa destination for those looking to relax.
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