Chinoike Jigoku

A facility adjoining Chinoike Jigoku, designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty, situated along Prefectural Route 218 in Noda, Beppu City. Meaning “Pond of Blood Hell,” this natural “jigoku” (“hell”) hot spring is the oldest in Japan and is notable for its waters dyed a deep red by the red thermal mud deep underground. This hot spring also makes up one of the seven Hells of Beppu. The ticket office is adjoined by a shop and a restaurant serving local dishes and meals like “Hell’s Paradise Curry” and the “Blood Pond Burger.”

Spot details

Address: Oita Pref. Beppushi Noda 778 Map
Area: Beppu Area
Phone: 0977661191
Hours: 8:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]400yen
[Children]200yen
Parking Lot: Available(150spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (Smoking Space Available)
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available