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Located on the eastern part of Kyushu Island in Oita Prefecture, Beppu (別府) is Japan’s most famous hot spring city. A small coastal city between Beppu Bay and the volcanic mountains further inland, it is home to more than 2000 onsen and produces more hot spring water than any other Japanese city. Other than hot spring baths, Beppu has seven geothermal parks which offer spectacular views of unique thermal features. Join us while we explore the top things to do in Beppu!

Beppu has seven geothermal parks (termed “Hell” or “Jigoku” in Japan). Tickets to each of the seven parks can be purchased individually or as a combo ticket with a discount.

Also known as “The Sea Hell”, Umi Jigoku is the most famous of the seven hells in Beppu. The name is derived from its main cobalt blue geothermal pool, which resembles the turquoise colour of the ocean. This unique colour is due to the natural presence of iron sulfate in the water.

The name is derived from its main cobalt blue geothermal pool, which resembles the turquoise colour of the ocean (Umi Jigoku) ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).