Chinoike Jigoku, Hot spring attraction in Beppu, Japan.
Chinoike Jigoku is a hot spring in Beppu featuring a striking red pool colored by iron oxide minerals in the water. The water reaches about 78°C and creates rising steam visible from the viewing area.
The hot spring has existed for over 1,300 years and was observed by local inhabitants as a natural phenomenon. Over centuries, it became a recognized place where people experienced the region's geothermal power.
The name means 'blood hell,' referring to the crimson color that strikes visitors immediately upon arrival. This reflects how local residents have long understood and described this geothermal feature of their region.
The site is easy to navigate with paved walkways and viewing platforms offering clear views of the red pool. It is accessible for most visitors and includes shaded areas for resting during warmer months.
The pool carries a local legend connecting it to an ancient volcanic site, and folklore long treated it as a sacred place. This story adds a layer of meaning beyond the scientific wonder that draws many visitors.
Location: Oita Prefecture
Phone: +81977661192
Website: https://chinoike.com
GPS coordinates: 33.32731,131.47838
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
Hot springs form where geothermal activity or groundwater systems naturally heat water. This collection features such springs across volcanic zones, mountain ranges and remote areas on all continents. Each location has distinct mineral content and temperatures shaped by its underlying geology. In Iceland, the Blue Lagoon offers mineral-rich water in a lava field near Grindavík, while Deildartunguhver in the west produces one of Europe's most powerful hot springs. Pamukkale in Turkey's Denizli region displays terraced limestone pools formed by calcium-rich thermal water. The Széchenyi Baths in Budapest draw water exceeding 160 degrees Fahrenheit (70 degrees Celsius) from nearly 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) below ground. In Wyoming, Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring shows intense colors produced by its size and thermophilic bacteria. Japan hosts numerous onsen, including Takaragawa in Gunma Prefecture along a river and Yubatake in Kusatsu with visible high mineral output. Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano is known for macaques that bathe there. In North America, the collection spans Banff Upper Hot Springs in Alberta, Chena Hot Springs in Alaska and smaller sites such as Baker Hot Springs in Utah. Grutas Tolantongo in Hidalgo, Mexico, combines warm pools with river flows in a canyon. New Zealand's geothermal zones appear at Champagne Pool in Waiotapu and Hell's Gate Park near Rotorua.
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