Chinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell

“A 78°C pond runs blood-red, iron-stained and bubbling from below.”

Onsen(Hot Springs)
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Chinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell is just one of the "jigoku" (hell), which are steaming hot spring sources, way too hot to bathe in located in perhaps the most famous and popular hot spring districts in Japan in Beppu city, Oita prefecture. As the name suggests, this particular "jigoku" is red in color, making it look like a pool of boiling hot blood, as it bubbles and steams! At 78℃, this "jigoku" get its color due to the minerals and iron in the rocks it lays in, and through the process of iron oxidation. So why don't you visit this hellish blood pond and take some photos at this uniquely Japanese spot!

Spot NameChinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell
Postal Code〒874-0016
Address778 Noda, Beppu City
Telephone Number0120-459-554
Official URLhttp://chinoike.com/
KeywordsOnsen(Hot Springs)

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What is Chinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell?
A 78°C pond runs blood-red, iron-stained and bubbling from below.
Where is Chinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell?
Chinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell is located at 778 Noda, Beppu City.
Can I visit Chinoike Jigoku Blood Pond Hell with a local guide?
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