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Hells of Beppu
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Beppu, Ōita Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty

Hells of Beppu

The hot spring system Hells of Beppu (別府の地獄, Beppu no jigoku) is a nationally designated "Place of Scenic Beauty" in the onsen town of Beppu, Ōita, Japan. The "hells," or "jigoku" (地獄) in Japanese, are for viewing rather than bathing.

From the Wikipedia article “Hells of Beppu” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Hells of Beppu. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationBeppu, Ōita Prefecture
Nearest stationKamegawa Station, 2.8 km (straight line)
TypePlace of Scenic Beauty
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Hells of Beppu?
Kamegawa Station. It is 2.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Hells of Beppu a designated cultural property?
Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty.

Nearby

Fujiya Ryokan
Fujiya Ryokan
0.8 km away · Beppu
Oita Fragrance Museum
Oita Fragrance Museum
1.9 km away · Beppu
Beppu City Art Museum
Beppu City Art Museum
3.0 km away · Beppu
Institute for Geothermal Sciences, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyoto University
Institute for Geothermal Sciences, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyoto University
3.9 km away · Beppu
Chōchōkaku
Chōchōkaku
4.7 km away · Beppu
Beppu Tower
Beppu Tower
5.1 km away · Beppu

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Fujiya Ryokan: Kazuhiro.Y (CC BY-SA 4.0), Oita Fragrance Museum: 妖精書士 (CC0), Beppu City Art Museum: 聖石大戦ぶぅぶぅ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Institute for Geothermal Sciences, Graduate School of Sciences, Kyoto University: 大分帰省中 (CC BY 3.0), Chōchōkaku: 大分帰省中 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Beppu Tower: Tabitan (CC BY-SA 4.0)