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| Beppu Onsen |
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One of Japan's most popular hot springs. Enjoy a variety of mineral waters and exciting sightseeing at 'Jigoku Meguri' (Hell Tour)
Beppu, located in Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, nests between Beppu Bay and Mount Tsurumi. It boasts the highest number of thermal sources and gush volume in Japan. The 'Jigoku (Hell) Tour', popular with thrill-seekers provides a close-up look at hellish volcanic pits with fearsome eruptions witnessed more than a millenium ago.
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 'Onsen' in Beppu |
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| The 'Beppu Onsen' gush volume is second only to Yellow Stone National Park Geyser. There are 11 types of 'onsen' (hot springs) world-wide and 10 of these are available in Beppu, with an astounding 670 hot springs in total, spread over 8 major thermal districts called 'Beppu Hatto'. Visit and get into the mood, relax and enjoy each individual characteristics of the 'onsen'. |
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| 'Beppu Hatto' (Eight Onsens) |
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 Beppu Onsen | Myoban Onsen |
Conveniently close to JR Beppu station in the centre of town, 'Beppu Onsen' is the most popular area. 'Ekimae-Koto Onsen' is a mere 2 min. stroll from the station providing tired visitors and locals with invigorating and relaxing moments.
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'Myoban Onsen', on the hill facing Beppu Bay, is a small, quiet mountain resort. Visitors enjoy several types of thermals such as mud bath or milky water bath accompanied by a distinctive sulphuric odor. Mineral deposits are worked at the thatched 'Yunohana-goya'.
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| Hamawaki Onsen | Kannawa Onsen |
With quaint streets lined with old-fashioned inns and houses, 'Hamawaki Onsen' is the birthplace of 'Beppu Onsen'. Built in 1991, 'Yutopia Hamawaki' (Utopia), a multi-purpose health facility, is transforming the town's ancient flavour to a new, modern ambiance.
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With numerous jets of white steam emitting from gushing hot springs, this area is a must see destination for Beppu sightseers. Charming shops and 'ryokan' (Japanese inn) are tucked along the narrow and winding streets. It is also known for steam baths.
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| Kankaiji Onsen | Shibaseki Onsen |
Having the finest endowments of nature among the 'eight hot springs', this 'onsen' site is located on a hill in the south-west urban area of Beppu. Bathers can enjoy medicinal hot spring waters along with spectacular scenery.
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Located along a mountain stream, 'Shibaseki Onsen' is a picturesque, quiet onsen area much noted for its hot steam bath. With a nice woodland trail, it is designated as a national health 'onsen' resort.
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| Horita Onsen | Kamegawa Onsen |
Located west of 'Kankaiji Onsen' area, 'Horita Onsen' is a rustic hot-spring resort. Appreci-ated since the Edo Period, its soothing waters relieve the fatigue of a long journey. The waters of two public baths work effectively on symptoms such as nerve pains.
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This 'onsen' area neighboring JR Kamegawa Station is much enjoyed for its rustic scenery. Beppu 'Kaihin Sunayu' is known for its open-air sand bathing found near Beppu City's seashore.
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| Public Bath in Beppu |
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| There are 17 city-run baths and 83 public baths in Beppu City, open morning till night and either free or quite inexpensive. They provide traditionally relaxing surroundings for socializing among the locals.
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 Takegawara Onsen MAP 4 |
Originally built during the Meiji Period, 'Takegawara Onsen' is located a short 7 min. walk from JR Beppu Station. A fine bamboo thatched roof and elaborate facade is a proud symbol of Beppu Onsen. Particu-larly relaxing and fun are the sand baths, where attendants envelop appreciative guest's bodies in heaps of warm, soothing sand.
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<Hot Springs>
Open: 6:30 am - 10:30 pm
Closed: 3rd. Wednesday in Dec.
Admission: 100 yen
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<Sand Bath>
Open: 8:00 am - 10:30 pm (Final Admission 9:30 pm)
Closed: 3rd Wednesday
Admission: 1,000 yen
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| Kannawa Mushiyu (Steam bath) MAP 11 |
 
A popular site in Kannawa hot springs 'mushiyu' steam bath has long served as a welcome facility for local citizens. 'Ashimushi' (foot steam bath), a rarity in the country, is effective in relieving fatigued lower limbs. 'Sekisho' (medical herb) room is also popular for its soothing aroma.
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Open: 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: 4th Thursday
Admission: 500 yen, Rental bath robe: 210 yen
Access: Close to Kannawa bus stop (#2,5,7,9,15,16,17,20,25,26,41,43 bus from JR Beppu Sta.)
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| Local Food & Souvenirs |
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| Jigokumushi | Banboo Craft |
In Beppu, a remarkable
fumarolic hot springs is aptly
named 'Jigoku' (hell). Using
this volcanic vent to steam
food 'Jigokumushi' (hell
steaming) is a specialty of
Beppu. Oil free cooked dishes
are low in calories.
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Oita Prefecture has an
abundance of bamboo
groves and Beppu is one of
the major producers of a
superior quality bamboo.
Bamboo crafts produced
locally are very popular as
souvenirs for visitors.
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| Maguma-Onsen | |
'Umi-Jigoku' a hot spring
water powder with various
mineral ions and metals in
minute amounts in near
equilibrium with natural hot
spring water, available to
enjoy at home.
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| International City |
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Beside its global 'onsen' tourism trade,
Beppu is also an international city with
numerous international students attending
APU (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University).
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| Number of International Students in major prefectures |
| Prefecture | Number of
foreign Student | Ratio of Foreign Student
(to 100,000 population) |
| 1 | Tokyo | 38,041 | 315.3 |
| 2 | Kyoto | 2,726 | 223.3 |
| 3 | Oita | 4,734 | 179.0 |
| 4 | Osaka | 9,728 | 110.5 |
| 5 | Fukuoka | 5,466 | 109.0 |
| As of May 2004 |
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 JIGOKU MEGURI - Hell Tour - |
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| 'Jigoku-Meguri' (Hell Tour) is popular for visitors viewing eight hot springs rather
than bathing. Six of these are located in 'Kannawa Onsen' district.
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 'Umi Jigoku'(Sea Hell) | 'Shiraike Jigoku'(White Pond Hell) |
The 'Sea of Hell' highlights a pond of hot, blue water.
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A hellish sight in a pond of steaming hot, white water.
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| 'Oniishibozu Jigoku'(Monk's Hell) | 'Tatsumaki Jigoku'(Water-Spout-Hell) |
A hellish sight located by the ¡®Umi Jigoku¡¯, the
descriptive name derives from boiling mud
pools resembling the shaved heads of monks.
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This scorching Hades is a sizzling geyser,
designated as the city¡¯s natural treasure;
it erupts at intervals of 30 to 40 minutes.
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| 'Chinoike Jigoku'(Blood Pond Hell) | 'Yama Jigoku'(Mountain Hell) |
The 'Blood Pond Hell' is featured by a pond of red, hot water.
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'Mountain Hell' is steaming hot water
spouting out from between rocks and a
small zoo.
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| 'Oniyama Jigoku'(Devil's Mountain Hell) | 'Kamado Jigoku'(Oven Hell) |
A 'hellish' home to about 100 crocodiles' bred and kept on the grounds.
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This hell features the 90 ° temperatures of several small springs and a red demon statue.
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| < 8 "Hells" General Admission Pass > | |
| Adult | High School Student | Jr. High School Student | Elementary Student |
| Individual | 2000 yen | 1300 yen | 1000 yen | 900 yen |
| Group (more than 30 people) | 1300 yen | 850 yen | 600 yen | 500 yen |
** An admission for each hell will be 400 yen when not using this pass.
Open: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily Time required: about 2 hours
Parkingv: Free parking is available at each site
The Beppu Jigoku Association: Tel. 0977-66-1577 Fax. 0977-66-7921
http://www.beppu-jigoku.com/images/English.pdf
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| Amusements / Activities |
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| As well as 'onsen', Beppu has a variety of
sightseeing and amusement spots for
visitors to enjoy.
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| African Safari | Umi-tamago |
Safari park is located in the
Ajimu grasslands where
situated next to Beppu city.
View wild animals such as
elephants and lions in your
private car or a jungle bus.
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Located next to Beppu City, a
fun-filled aquarium featuring
the undersea diversity of the
ocean; experience the open,
interactive facility; observe
sea creatures of the seas.
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| Kijima Korakuen | Suginoi Palace |
Amusement park
A famous amusement park in
Japan featuring dozens of
must-try rides; tons of fun to
enjoy, try 'Jupiter' a hairraising
wooden roller coaster.
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'onsen' amusement park
features a panorama of
five baths resembling the
design of rice terraces.
Shows are held twice a
day.
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| Kintetsu Beppu Ropeway | Japan Bamboo Museum |
Take a spectacular 10
minute ride to the top of Mt.
Tsurumi (altitude 1,375m)
and enjoy a panorama of
Beppu Bay, Shikoku and
Kuju mountain range.
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Interesting art crafts are
displayed and useful
information offered at the
bamboo museum. Bamboo
work lessons offered
through prior reservation.
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| Wonder Rakutenchi |
A Leisure Complex
including an amusement
park, zoo and onsen is
popular year round. A
popular duck race is also
a fun show.
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| Information |
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Foreign Tourist Information Office(inside JR Beppu Sta. Building)
Tel: 0977-23-1119 Fax: 0977-21-6220 |
Beppu International Plaza International Salon
(At the corner of Ekimae-dori & Kokusai dori Sol Paseo) |
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