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Hells of Beppu, Beppu

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Witness but don't bathe in Hells of Beppu, a series of boiling pools created by volcanic activity. All eight thermal ponds offer something different, with one producing mud bubbles and feeding into an adjacent foot bath, another colored bright red and presenting an uncanny and photogenic appearance, and a third serving as a breeding space for crocodiles. Travel easily between the "hells" by bus tour or car. Use our Beppu route planner to visit Hells of Beppu on your trip to Beppu, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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• By barryj972

  Great thing to do in Beppu. Great photos and easy to get to on local bus. Take your camera and great for videos and slow motion footage.  more »

• By yenteau

  A amazing place consists of seven hells and each of them has its different story and function. We spent about 4 hours to visit all hells. It is very easy to access. If you drive, I suggest you first g...  more »

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