Dating back over 1,300 years in historical records, Chinoike Jigoku is among the most dramatic and photogenic of Beppu's renowned geothermal 'hells.' Rich in iron oxide, its 78-degree-Celsius bubbling waters take on an eerie, vivid red hue long associated with visions of a Buddhist underworld. While bathing in the main pool is strictly out of the question, visitors can marvel at the otherworldly steam, relax in nearby footbaths, and purchase soothing skin ointment crafted from the mineral-rich scarlet mud. It remains an essential and unforgettable stop on any tour of Japan's most famous onsen city.
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