All Reviews of Beppu Onsen

The view from the Yukemuri Observatory left a lasting impression on me. From above, you can look out over the entire city of Beppu and see hot spring steam rising continuously from all around town. The white mist drifts between the streets and wooded hills, creating a landscape unique to Beppu and showcasing the charm of this hot spring city.

A gentle breeze blew across the observation deck, with sweeping views of the distant mountains and city. It was wonderfully refreshing. Around sunset, the warm light illuminates the city and steam, adding a romantic atmosphere that makes you want to stay a little longer and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When visiting Beppu Onsen, Umi Jigoku is a must-see. The moment I stepped into the grounds, I was drawn to the huge, vivid blue hot spring. The color was so beautiful it almost looked unreal!

Even though it’s called “Sea Hell,” the scenery doesn’t feel like hell at all. It’s more like stepping into a dreamy wonderland. The steaming hot spring pond surrounded by greenery makes every photo look amazing. You can also try the specialty hot spring eggs, and there’s a free footbath too. The Beppu Hell Tour is absolutely worth experiencing.

Beppu Yukemuri Observatory is one of the best places to take in the view of Beppu Onsen. From the observation deck, you can see white hot spring steam rising all over the city, slowly drifting upward and creating the unique “yukemuri” scenery. It really gives you a feel for Beppu’s rich hot spring culture.

The daytime views are wide open, and after the lights come on at night, the atmosphere becomes even more romantic. It’s a great spot to take photos, enjoy the scenery, and make unforgettable travel memories.

I bought the combo ticket and did the tour of the seven 'Hells'! (The combo ticket is JPY 2,000 for adults)

You can walk between Umi Jigoku, Bozu Jigoku, Kamado Jigoku, and Oniyama Jigoku, and there are several places nearby where you can try 'Jigoku Mushi' (food steamed by hot spring steam). Chinoike Jigoku and Tatsumaki Jigoku are a bit farther, so I recommend taking a bus or something similar to get there.

Oniyama Jigoku has crocodiles, and Shiraiike Jigoku has pirarucu (a type of fish), so there are lots of interesting things to see. I think you could easily spend a whole day here without getting bored.

Kamado Jigoku was especially crowded, and the foot bath was almost full! There are foot baths all over Beppu, but the one at Kamado Jigoku is a beautiful blue color and made my skin feel super smooth!

By the way, Chinoike, Umi, and Kamado Jigoku each sell their own exclusive bath salts, but you can only buy them at their respective souvenir shops, so don't forget to pick them up if you want them!

Don't waste your money on the Beppu Jigoku Meguri day pass. The tour is super boring—seeing just one is more than enough.

This is a famous hot spring resort in Kyushu. The quality of the hot springs and the number of inns are among the best in Japan. Besides Japanese visitors, there are also many tourists from Korea.

Seeing just one of the hot spring pools is enough—the rest are pretty much the same.

There are all kinds of different hot spring 'hells' to check out. The food sold inside is delicious and not too expensive.

The hot springs here are really unique. Each pool has a different color, which makes it extra special.

You have to pay for each bath, but the tickets are really cheap.