The colour is very pretty! Has a large selection on their omiyage (gifts). I recommend going to this place. You get to see water lily garden, and the red hell. There's also greenhouse, but it's just very small section.

A short bus ride (20 mins, bus 41) from Beppu Station is Umi Jigoku hot springs. Too hot to swim and they describe it as “hell” as resembling what hell might be like. Lots of tourists and a good gift shop. Walk up to the Shrine and enjoy the green environment and ponds with water lillies.

Only this onsen is worth visiting in Beppu. The blue colour and steaming is stunning m. The place is well maintained and has a nice walking path around the pond. Honestly, the other hells are quite similar and not really worth the time, just go visit this one is enough.

One of our main itinerary points for this Japan-trip. Fascinating to see from our hotel balcony; awesome to see up close. A place I could gladly sit for hours and just soak up the scenery (sight, sound, smell). My only gripe is that there isn't any information (colour, temperature, minerals, ph-level, etc). But then again, there isn't one in Japanese either. Arrive early, beat the crowds. Free parking. Don't forget the red hell, which is also in this compound.

Of the three jigoku that we saw this was my favourite. Two beautiful springs to view but more importantly the hot foot bath, which fixed my very sore feet. We paid at each venue, as three was enough for us. If you are only doing one this might be the best. No lines, went straight in.

If on a time crunch in Beppu and need to choose between “Hells” to visit, I suggest this one. It has the largest Tiffany blue pool of the ones we visited. Has a stall selling small steamed cakes and a cafe on site serving light bites including the popular steamed pudding. In hindsight, would’ve sat down to have the steamed pudding here as the area is much wider with more seating thus tourists are spread further apart as compared to Kamado Jigoku. Beautiful pool and a nice foot bath with many available spaces to sit. Small towels are on sale in the gift shop on site for 300¥.

During our Fukuoka tour with Gogoday Travel, we visited Umi Jigoku as a backup stop and it turned out to be a wonderful surprise. The site is beautifully serene, featuring soothing blue hot springs that create a peaceful atmosphere. I particularly enjoyed the tranquil foot bath, which was both relaxing and refreshing after a day of sightseeing. The area is well maintained and offers great photo opportunities. Helen, our guide, provided insightful information about the site, adding to the overall experience. Umi Jigoku is highly recommended as a calm and unique destination worth visiting.

It was a fascinating experience to explore various types of onsen all located within a nearby area. Each hot spring showcased unique characteristics—from mineral composition and water temperature to design and ambiance. Although the site is designated for observation and not for commercial use, it offers a rare opportunity to study and appreciate the natural and cultural richness of Japan’s onsen tradition. I was especially excited to learn about the geological factors that influence the formation of these hot springs and their reputed health benefits. This visit deepened my appreciation for the science and heritage behind Japan’s bathing culture. The parking was free of cost.

There are 7 hells in total - 5 clustered together and 2 a bit farther away. Each has its own unique character and a separate entrance. At the main hell you can either buy a ticket for all 7, a ticket for the 5 adjacent ones, or pay individually. We chose the third option. After nearly an hour at the first/main hell, the kids picked the alligator hell next. Visiting 2 hells felt more than enough for us 🤷‍♂️.

Pretty incredible and fascinating place! You can explore all 7 on a day, just need to take the bus between 2 sites. The combined ticket is good value if you can do all 7. The information desk has very friendly and helpful staff, good English too. One star less because of the conditions of the crocodiles and fishes... We enjoyed all the jigoku, had fun collecting stamps!

This was a total unexpected and super nice experience in Beppu. We did a road trip thru Kyushu and had a brief stop in Beppu and visit the seven hills, very nice and interesting place. If have time it’s interesting to visit

It was a wonderfull experience, visited 5 hells but couldn't manage to go to other two as these were far away. Package for all seven hells consted me 2200 yen from Beppu Station Tourist Information. Out of these five hells the first and fourth hells were so fascinating showcasung beautiful water and huge crocodiles. Only problem was heavy traffic from Beppu Station to the place and vice versa.

I was only able to visit Umi Jigoku since I had limited time. There were a lot of people but the place was big as to no overcrowding. I liked the onsens with steam, it was very different and enjoyable at the same time.

If coming in on a cruise get tickets at the port tourist information. If you are already there go to the left side of the main entrance and purchase tickets for all of the springs, which basically skips the long queue. The springs are worth checking out at least once.

One of the better hells in the Beppu area, with multiple different kinds of hot springs in different colours. If you don’t want to visit all the hells, I recommend checking out this one to get the most out of the experience

This “Hell” is designed as a one-stop for many tour groups thus it is busier with many tour buses dropping off tourists every other minute. Can get cramped and noisy. Has 2 large pools of different kinds to see, but not many good photo opportunities because of the crowd. There’s a food corner at the end of the walk around the pools offering steamed food and Aso milk. Had the milk and the steamed pudding which were delicious. Not many areas to enjoy your snack as there are other tourists crowding into your personal space. Virtually no space to enjoy the foot bath as well because of, yet again, too many tourists. If you want to just visit one “Hell” and be done with it all after seeing the hot springs, then come to this one bright and early. But if you value the experience as a whole, I would recommend coming to this last.

Went on a Saturday afternoon, the cable car was smooth and the colours of autumn is not here yet. The place up there is amazing! Clouds surround us throughout the time we were up there, had a walk here and there. Love it!

Nice place to visit if you are in the area. Must try boiled eggs. Entrace fee was 500yen.

The most crowded jigoku, but the one where you experience it all. Kamado Jigoku isn’t as big compared to Umi Jigoku or Chinoike Jigoku, but if you’re on a tight schedule or didn’t get the full jigoku pass, Kamado Jigoku is the perfect short-and-sweet summary of them all. Nevertheless, Umi Jigoku was the most eye-opening for me.

the most popular onsen in Betfu. it's famous but not much to see & not much place to watch. please care of entry fee for 7 onsen. package ticket is much cheaper than paying separately, but I don't know it's price effective. Just visit 2 or 3 onsen haha not much special

It was a very good experience. The egg and remune combo was fancy. The footbath was very crowded? So I did not get a chance to experience it. I suggest a weekday visit, may have less people

Start by taking a queue number at the reception. Then line up to select your order from the machines. Make payment there. Wait till your number is called by the reception prior to handing your meal tickets to them. This will be followed by getting timers from them and collecting your food. Followed the number indicated to head to the steamer area. Staff will hand you protective gear to insert the food into the steamer. When the timer rings, head back to collect the food. Extra costs for different types of sauces. Yuzu pepper sauce tasted good. Free seating. Credit card allowed. Free parking

Awesome unique experience. Glad i was there with few people, so when i arrived i was able.to order immediately. To my rush, i ordered a meal for 2 :( Steamed foods are fresh and taste good. My only critique is that eventhough i don't order meal with shrimp. It tasted and smells like shrimp. But overall i had fun experience here

Food was ok but the waiting time was long. First, you get a queue number. Then you order you food on the ticket machine. And you wait for you queue to be called. While purchasing the food, you need to purchase the mandatory basket for steaming 🤔. When your number is called, you present your food tickets and collect your food. Then proceed to the steam counters to have your food steam for 15 mins. Limited parking lots available and there isn't any paid parking nearby. For the novelty of steaming your own food, ok la. Otherwise, there's better food options around the area. 😉

That sounds like such a unique and fun dining experience! A restaurant where you can steam your own food using hot spring water is definitely something special. It combines the joy of cooking with the excitement of trying something new. The process of ordering from ahř⁶ vending machine, collecting your food, and then steaming it yourself adds a personal touch to the meal

Came on Sunday and parking was difficult. We made many turns and finally saw some people leaving the parking. We had to take a number which is 90mins wait. With that, we can order our meals and wait for our turn to collect food for steaming. I find the food alright. Prawns seemed over cooked.

Enjoyed this place where you can steam your own food with the geothermal steam from the hot spring. Just purchase the meal coupons (I ordered set 2 and 17) and a ¥40 steaming fee coupon from the vending machine and get a number from the reception. When your number is called, pass your meal coupons to the counter and they will prepare the ingredients for you. It’s free-seating so after securing your seat, you bring your tray of ingredients to the steaming area according to the number on the timer provided. There, the staff will guide you through the process of wearing thick gloves and steaming your food for about 15 mins. They provide salt and ponzu as complimentary condiments but if you prefer other condiments like sesame sauce, you’ll need to add additional ¥200 per sauce.

Love the steamed food here despite expecting the place to be gimmicky & mid, experience is definitely fun & interesting for visitors. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to try their cheese fondue (16)!

Nice private onsen, 3000¥ or 30AUD for an hour in the pool. The pool is empty when you arrive and you put a coin in the vending machine to make the hot water flow! The little steam room is also very cute. There is a free public foot bath outside. We also ate lunch before we went. I got a butter chicken curry for 1400¥.

Oh it was crazy good. Men had 9 different baths. 3 indoors and 1 outdoor. Sand bath was great fell asleep. Waterfall was good massage. The cold dip was great to cool down and start another round of dipping quickly. Price was totally reasonable for how long I spend there. Totally worth the 3 stars Michelin rating.

Peaceful, Clean, and Full of Character—Time It Right for a Serene Soak I’m no onsen expert, but Hyōtan Onsen gave me a truly memorable experience. I visited around 5 PM on a Wednesday (nor reservation), just after the crowds had cleared out, and had several pools completely to myself. The several pools were quiet, serene, and surprisingly magical. The sand bath was interesting—while I didn’t find it deeply relaxing or sleep-inducing, I can see how others might. The constant shoveling of sand and chatter from new arrivals made it a bit hard to fully settle in, but it was still worth experiencing once! The mini campus is compact but easy to navigate. BRING CASH—you’ll need it for entry, and the steamed egg fund (which is absolutely worth it; they taste distinctly different and delicious). Also, BRING A TOWEL unless you want to rent a flimsy one. Shampoo, conditioner, and soap are all provided, and the lockers were spacious enough for my backpack. I appreciated the clean facilities and the quiet relaxation room where I could read in peace. Staff provide a yukata for the sand bath, and everything felt thoughtfully arranged. If you can time your visit to avoid crowds, it’s a truly relaxing experience. Highly recommended for a one-of-a-kind soak in Beppu.

Amazing onsen experience – a must-visit in Beppu! Hyotan Onsen is one of the best hot spring experiences I’ve had in Beppu. The place is clean, well-maintained, and offers a wide variety of baths including sand baths, steam rooms, and open-air rotenburo. The water quality is excellent and you can really feel the minerals working on your skin. I wanted to go for the private baths—But it's fully booking it's recommend to book the private onsen in advance. There’s even a place to enjoy steamed food cooked with onsen heat, which was delicious. It’s easy to access and very welcoming for both locals and tourists. Don’t miss it if you’re visiting Beppu :)

We booked a private family bath, which was spacious and clean. The cost was 3,600 yen for 90 minutes.

This was my first onsen experience and I loved it ! I am a tourist - all the information is easy to follow (clothes into locker, shower with amenities supplied). Lots of different types of bath - hot, cold, inside and outside. I loved them all. It’s busy but no wait time , and it’s big so lots of space. Would reccomend if you’re visiting Beppu!

A good experience with many bathing options. You can also book a private bath where you are charged hourly. Be sure to book in advance if you are after the private baths.

Not too crowded. This hotspring is a bit further away from the rest. Need to have car or use public transportation. Not recommended for walking from other hotspring because its a slope road!

Hot spring with red colour unique appearance. Fee admission is 500¥/person now.

This and the Umi hell are my favourite. It also has one of the largest shopping area. Good to have it as your last stop to do all the shopping for hell that you want.

Fair warning, Chinoike Jigoku is pretty far from the rest of the hells, and the other hells also have red pools, so if you’re short on time I probably would skip the two over here and instead visit the other hells that are lumped together. But if you have too much time like me and like seeing stuff it’s a pretty cool red steaming pool! 😂👍

Came on weekends and we did the short tour. Cost 5k yen. It’s just a small sight of the pool. U can also soak ur feet

We had time to enjoy the foot bath at Chinoike Jigoku, as it was less crowded compared to Umi Jigoku. But if I had to pick one, I would still lean towards Umi Jigoku.

We rented a car and did the Beppu “hell tour,” and one of the stops was Chinoike Jigoku, aka the Bloody Pond Hell. The water’s a deep reddish-brown because of iron oxide in the spring — kind of cool, but not mind-blowing. The gift shop had some fun stuff too.

Great family-run restaurant, we ate well and they were so kind! Since the owner cooks alone, please have some patience.

We came here as a group of 3 for lunch around 1pm. Waited in line but it was fast enough. The menu is nothing fancy with udon and so a etc. the special is dango Jiri which is a miso based soup with noodles and veg. Home cooked food , nothing fancy We waited over an hour for food 3 noodles which was nuts They are soooo slow to serve such simple food and small menu.. its a really poor experience and it was fairly average. My advise is not worth theq wait.

I ordered “Dango soup”. there was a lot of vegetables but i was surprised there was noodles inside! I should call it to Dango? The soup taste was miso I think. Staff is so nice. Gochisosamadesita!!!

Love the gyutama don. You can also get Oita specialty, dango jiru, here. However, their noodles could be more firm and chewy

Although it’s located in a touristy spot, the dishes found in this restaurant has a down-to-earth, homemade feel. The experience is made all the better with good service from the family that runs it. They also sell eggs, sweet potatoes and corns in an adjacent open shop. Thumbs up to the service and food.

Manned by an old couple and their son(?) Dango jiru(oita speciality) had fresh vegetables and thick springy noodles. Soup was miso-like, with pork flavor

Homely place run by old couple. Dango jiru (oita specialty) was tasty, had fresh ingredients, and noodles were smooth and springy. Be prepared to wait though.

Read about this place from the Beppu Taiken Bus Ticket website, which offered the cooking experience in exchange of 4 coupons. I made a reservation about 3 days prior via the online booking site and bought the coupons from the tourist information desk at JR beppu station. The food was prepared as soon as we reached at 11am and we were invited to place the food trays into the steamer. It took about 10 minutes for the food to be served. Everything was fresh and tasted good. As the weather was cold, the food became cold very quickly. Possible to request for the seats with hot water to soak your feet. Quite an interesting experience for this hotspring town.

I normally don't do this. But this experience was horrible and I intend to make this review public. We arrived around 11am, the place was basically empty and the waiter said, they take reservations ONLY! So for future customers, if you don't make reservation, dont waste your trip here, even if there's no customers here. They will refuse to take you in. No matter what! Its my first time trying steam food, but this experience killed it. Will never come here again.

Ok you should go at least once - enjoy your Onsen steamed meal while soaking your feet under the table (¥500 extra + ¥200 for a towel if u didn’t bring your own 😳). For the price, not worth a second visit. The steamed pizza was unique, a bit chewy which was cool. Skimpy on toppings for ¥1500. But again, if u r looking for unique experiences in Beppu - go at least once.

Interesting place to have experience to cook hot spring food, and enjoy foot spa at the same time. Delicious chicken, vegetables, seafood, especially noodles with boiled eggs. Have lots of fun when you put those food into steam hole, and countdown til foods ready. If you have more time to stay at Aso mountain, this restaurant is a good place to try another's cooking experience, and good place to have lunch. Recommend it with five star experience. Enjoy it quite much.

Not far away from the Kannawa tourist centre. Quite a new resturant. It provides wide varities of raw food for steaming. Staff communicated with limited English. But still, they did detail instruction on operation of steam stoves. Food quality was marginally average, but fresh enough. Slightly over priced.

Second time here! Just as wonderful as it was three years ago. Can enjoy a self-steamed cooked meal while soaking feet in a foot bath. Can’t recommend enough!

food below average, bad service, you can go for fun to experience the "onsen steam food", but don't expect quality food and any service. Go for other options

A wonderful lunch set costs JPY1380 including appetizer, pasta, main dish, plus 2 bread, coffee/tea

The menu was unfortunately only in Japanese, but we could translate it with the phone. It was worth it and the food was excellent. I would recommend to make a reservation. They have also surprise menus, which have to be reserved in advance.

They said at 1330 it's close for today, though people were dining

Came across town to find this restaurant. Stated ‘open’. But it was closed. Update your info if you value being online.

(Translated by Google) The seasoning was light overall, and the food made the most of the ingredients. It was my first time trying steamed pasta, but it was chewy and delicious compared to boiled pasta. I was expecting the pork main to be juicy after being sauteed, but the hell steaming made it light and tender, so it might not be to everyone's tastes. I had the 4,500 yen course, and both the atmosphere and the food were wonderful, so I had a really enjoyable time! (Original) 味付けは全体的に薄く、食材を生かしたお料理です。 蒸したパスタは初めて食べましたが、茹でたパスタと比較してももっちりしてておいしかったです。 メインの豚肉はソテーされたジューシーなものを想像していましたが、地獄蒸しによりあっさりホロホロとしたもので、好みが分かれるかも？ 4500円のコースをいただきましたが、お店の雰囲気、料理共に素晴らしく、とても楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました！

(Translated by Google) I took a bus from the airport, but it is difficult to access without a car. They seem to be reconstituting it while making the most of Oita's unique ingredients, dishes, and cooking methods. The entrance is difficult to find as there are other stores inside as well. You can choose your favorite course pasta, main course, and dolce. Pranzo　3800 yen 2 pieces of homemade geothermally fermented bread ・Rice flour and salt koji ・Mixed with sake lees from Chiebijin in Oita Mineral water with after-meal drink Appetizer ・Carpaccio of beautiful women pasta ・Broccoli and anchovy flavor fusilli ・With kale and wagyu beef sauce palate cleanser ・Vegetable and spice sorbet using butterfly pea main ・Goichi's black pork hell steamed ・Hell steamed Oita Wagyu beef (+700 yen) dessert ・Jigokumushi pudding (flower smile sake lees pudding) ・Ishigaki mochi I am very satisfied with the content of this course at this price. We basically decided to share, but each dish brought out the flavor of the ingredients and was a little less salty. However, the sauce is thick, the pasta is unique, and the fusilli has a particularly strong flavor. Both main dishes are Jigokumushi. Perhaps because it's a shoulder roast, pork is tough, so if you're looking for wagyu beef, we recommend it. Both desserts are exquisite. The arranged Ishigaki mochi was made from canelé dough, but it was exquisite. There are some Japanese wines, but they are not very tasty. A restaurant where you can enjoy cuisine unique to a hot spring area in a calm atmosphere. (Original) 空港からバスを乗り継いで行ったが車がないと中々アクセスが微妙。大分特有の食材や料理、調理方法を最大限活用しながら再構成しているそう。他の店舗も入っており入り口は分かりづらい。コースのパスタやメイン、ドルチェは好きなものを選択可能。 Pranzo　3800円 地熱で発酵した自家製パン2個 ・米粉と塩麹 ・大分のちえびじんの酒粕混ぜたもの ミネラルウォーター　食後の飲み物付 前菜 ・美人ぶりのカルパッチョ パスタ ・ブロッコリーとアンチョビ風味　フジッリ ・ケールと和牛のミートソースで 口直し ・バタフライピーを使った野菜とスパイスのシャーベット メイン ・吾一の黒豚地獄蒸し ・おおいた和牛の地獄蒸し(＋700円) デザート ・地獄蒸しプリン(花笑みの酒粕プリン) ・石垣もち この値段でこのコース内容は満足度が高い。基本的にシェアで頂くことにしたがどれも素材の味を生かしており、塩味は少なめ。ただソースは濃くパスタも個性的でフジッリは特に味が濃いめ。メインはどちらも地獄蒸し。肩ロースだからか豚は固く肉なら和牛がおすすめ。デザートはどちらも絶品。アレンジした石垣もちはカヌレ生地でしたが絶品。ワインは日本のものもあるがやはり美味しくない。 落ち着いた雰囲気で温泉地ならではの料理が楽しめるお店。

(Translated by Google) I had the 4,500 yen lunch. The dishes were all very elaborate and delicious. However, because the meat was steamed in the hot springs, it was very tender. I felt it could have been a little firmer. (Original) 4500円のランチをいただきました。趣向を凝らした料理ばかりで大変おいしかったです。ただ、温泉で蒸して調理しておられるので、どのお肉もホロホロでした。もう少し、歯ごたえがあっても良いかなと感じました。

Beautiful place, excellent traditional set breakfast. The owner was lovely, the atmosphere was really calm, and the value was excellent. What an excellent experience. Thank you for serving me even with my limited Japanese language ability!

Stopped by this cosy cafe on the way back from the hells. Heated tablecloths so it’s all warm during the colder months. Self service tea available, and you have to remove your shoes upon entering. There’s also a small section for souvenirs. We ordered a lunch set and a dessert set, as the owner (who can’t really speak english) said we have to order minimum 1 set each. Lunch was delicious with the creamy stew and steamed fish so tender, however we did not finish it as we already had lunch- we initially only wanted teas and cakes as our afternoon tea. Desserts were good, not exceptionally sweet. Tofu was really good as well. Basically everything was perfect, except the wait time. We were the only customers waiting for food in the afternoon but waited 50mins for the food to arrive. We weren’t in a rush, so we didn’t bother the staffs but that’s something to consider when you decide to dine in at this place. Also, tax on top of the price. Oh they don’t have a menu as well, so whatever the staff tells you, you have to get it.

Wholesome homemade food 🍲 the place is very cozy and seems popular since had multiple reservations so we were lucky to get in! They have a set menu which was amazing and they even helped create a unique vegan set menu! Excellent service all around 👌

Absolutely delightful little lunch café with a unique aesthetic that is very cozy and comfortable. The tables have heated blankets that make you want to sit for hours on a rainy afternoon. The owners are very kind and they make an amazing set lunch. It's just one set meal each day consisting of 1 or 2 main dishes and a couple of side dishes. Everything I had when I was there tasted super fresh, healthy, and delicious. There's also various teas and coffees to help yourself to as you like. It was a lovely and wholesome experience that I definitely recommend if you're in the area.

My family and I had a lovely time at Kokochi Cafe Musubino. We had just gone to an onsen and were looking for a warm drink and cake afterwards. As soon as we walked into the cafe, we knew we had found a wonderful place. The ambience is delightful and they had gentle jazz playing that went perfectly with the space to set just the right atmosphere. The two people who run the cafe are so kind and friendly. The drinks and cake were yummy as well. I would definitely like to return to try their lunch food, which smelled delicious. I would also like to return to spend time reading or working there just to soak up the great atmosphere. I definitely recommend Kokochi Cafe Musubino cafe!

Amazing Cozy cafe hosted by a very nice couple The dishes are fresh and delicate, linch set was A very good deal As well you can ask for Vegetarian, Vegan and gluten-free options!

Absolutely amazing little japanese restaurant. The unique set menu was wonderful, home made and tasty, probably worth much more than what they are charging currently. They even have some craft beer (not local ones unfortunately). A hidden gem close to all the “hells of Beppu”. + amazing home made cakes (took a photo this time!)