Road Trip in Kyushu: Things to do in Beppu, Japan's most famous onsen town. The Hells of Beppu

Hi everyone, Welcome back to our Kyushu Road Trip series! 🚗✨ After spending three days in Fukuoka, we continue our journey to Beppu, Japan’s legendary hot spring town in Oita Prefecture. Known for its 2,000+ onsens and the famous Seven Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri), Beppu is a place where nature’s power and culture come alive. In this episode, we explore: 0:00 ♨️ The Seven Hells of Beppu 01:47 🔥 Umi Jigoku – Sea Hell 02:13 🔥 Oniishibozu Jigoku – Shaven Monk’s Head Hell 03:36 🔥 Kamado Jigoku – Cooking Pot Hell 04:55 🔥 Oniyama Jigoku – Crocodile Hell 07:33 🔥 Shiraike Jigoku – White Pond Hell 09:18 🔥 Tatsumaki Jigoku – The Tornado Hell 19:24 🔥 Chinoike Jigoku – The Blood Pond Hell 21:12 🧖‍♀️ A soak at the Michelin-starred Hyotan Onsen 10:49 🌆 The Yukemuri Observation Deck for stunning views of Beppu’s steam plumes 14:32 🎆 A summer fireworks display at Shoningahama Park by the bay 15:42 🍣 Dinner at Kura Sushi with conveyor-belt sushi & a fun gacha game 16:32 🏨 Our stay at the beautiful Onyado Nono Beppu Ryokan Hotel 18:13 🌿 A side trip to Yufuin Village & the enchanting Floral Village 22:48 Along the way, we share funny moments (yes, we accidentally soaked in chlorinated water 🤦‍♂️), celebrate our wedding anniversary, and enjoy the little joys of traveling together. Beppu is more than just onsens, it’s a town of experiences, surprises, and memories. Join Lilian and I as we dive into this unforgettable leg of our Kyushu road trip. 👉 If you enjoy our video, don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to follow us on the rest of our Kyushu adventure. Loads of love Gilbert and Lilian @gibbontravelogue Next stop: Kumamoto! 🏯 #Beppu #Kyushu #JapanTravel #Onsen #JigokuMeguri #GibbonTravelogue Captions available