Umijigoku: The signature stop on the Beppu Hell Tour, with brilliant cobalt-blue hot springs
About this spot
Located in the Kannawa hot spring district (one of the Eight Beppu Hot Springs), this famous site features a stunning lake-sized hot spring that glows brilliant cobalt blue. The ferrous sulfate content in the mineral water creates this striking color, and the pool reaches approximately 98°C (208°F), with steam rising dramatically. The site includes greenhouses and foot bath areas, making it particularly popular for photos. Here, you'll see Beppu's hot springs not merely as a place to bathe, but as a direct expression of the earth's geothermal energy.
Season & hours
Name: べっぷ浜脇薬師祭り
Date & time: 8/29 (Sat)–8/30 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 別府市・浜脇温泉周辺
別府温泉発祥の地のひとつとされる浜脇温泉一帯で、2026年8月29日(土)・30日(日)に行われる夏祭りです。会場周辺には出店が並び、提灯に照らされた温泉街を浴衣姿の人々が行き交う、別府らしい湯の街の夏の風物詩です。坂の多い浜脇の路地は昼間とは違う表情を見せ、湯けむりと祭り囃子が入り混じる独特の雰囲気に包まれます。初日である29日は宵宮としての賑わいが中心で、家族連れでも歩きやすい規模感が魅力です。
Tips
会場周辺は道が狭く坂もあるため、歩きやすい靴で。夜は海風で涼しくなるので、薄手の羽織ものがあると安心です。屋台の混雑を避けたい場合は開始直後の時間帯がおすすめです。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
About 15 minutes by car or bus from Beppu Tower. Entrance fee required. Stay behind the barriers and do not approach the hot spring pool too closely.
Best time to visit
Takes about 1 hour. Late afternoon when the sun's intensity eases is most comfortable for viewing.
Access & map
〒874-0045 Oita Prefecture, Beppu City, Kannawacho 559-1
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2026 Beppu Hamawaki Yakushi Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Oita
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