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Guide to Oita Tourism
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・Beppu Hells Tour
Beppu's Hells Tour is a group of natural hot springs in Beppu, which are not for bathing, but are a tourist attraction with springs that spurt hot water, spring with boiling hot water, and springs with boiling hot mud. Visitors enjoy the various blue, red, and white colors produced by component minerals. Come enjoy the power of nature by viewing the springs! The word "hell" was coined for these springs when people couldn't draw near them because of the spurting hot water and other dangerous phenomenon.
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| Umi Jigoku | Tatsu-maki Jigoku | Yama Jigoku | Oni-Ishii Bozu Jigoku |
| Beautiful cobalt blue spring | Internationally rare spurting spring | Steam from hot springs all around | Boiling grey-colored mud spring |
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| Kamado Jigoku | Chi-no-Ike Jigoku | Shira-Ike Jigoku | |
| Full of various different springs | Impressive red hot color | Changing from clear to white depending on the time |
・Usa Shrine
Usa Jingu is the headquarters for the approximately 40,000 Hachiman Shrines nation-wide. This is a very sacred place in Usa City and it is where Japan's Hachiman God is enshrined. There are many shrines on the spacious premises, and it is a great place to learn about Japanese culture and history.
When visiting the shrine, it is important to strictly follow and respect all of the rules put in place.
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| There are 10 shrines on the premises of Usa Shrine Complex, with the main building being designated a national treasure, and other cultural assets designated as important property by the prefecture. There is even a hall where hundreds of nationally and prefecturally designated cultural assets are on display. |
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・Hot Springs
Oita Prefecture has the highest volume of hot spring output, and the highest number of hot spring sources throughout Japan. Depending on the spring the components and effects are different. The various springs include hot mud springs for dipping in, hot sand springs for being buried in, and even carbonated springs where you are enshrouded by bubbles.
In Japan, bathing suits are not worn into the hot springs, so baths for males and females are separated. There are also private "rental baths" or "family baths" for those who are shy and want to bathe with friends or family. With so many options you can surely find a hot spring that suits you!
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| Mud Bath, Beppu City | Sand Bath, Beppu City | Takegawara Hot Spring, Beppu City | Beppu City's Hot Spring Steam |
| A hot spring known for its ability to lighten skin color. | Where you get buried in hot sand. | A traditional, ancient bath house. | Hot spring steam rising from the city. |
There are many other historical buildings and tourist attractions in Oita. We hope these can be a part of an unforgettable travel experience!