Oniyama Jigoku

Tourist attraction • 625 Kannawa, Beppu, Oita 874-0041, Japan

3.8(1630 reviews)

Kid-friendly

A Mysterious World Surrounded by the Great Nature of Beppu

Beppu City is a well-known hot spring area, and among them, Oniyama Jigoku is a special presence. Here, about 80 crocodiles inhabit, creating a strange spectacle befitting of the name "Jigoku" (hell).

The Miraculous Coexistence of Hot Springs and Crocodiles

In the Taisho era, Oniyama Jigoku became the first place in Japan to utilize the heat of hot springs for crocodile breeding. Various types of crocodiles, such as crocodiles and alligators, live while being protected by Beppu's warm geothermal heat.

The Impressive Crocodile Feeding Event

An unmissable major event is held on weekends. It is the time for feeding the crocodiles. The sight of crocodiles receiving food from the keepers is impressive. You will be able to catch a glimpse of the wild instincts brimming with vitality.

Beppu's Four Seasons Woven by Nature

At Oniyama Jigoku, you can enjoy not only the crocodiles but also the natural landscape. The scenery that colors Beppu's four seasons with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves is spread out. The sight of the beautiful butterfly called Asagimadara dancing is also a must-see. A traditional event called "Kamado Kagura" is also held on April 15th.

Oniyama Jigoku is a charming tourist spot unique to Beppu, where hot springs, crocodiles, and nature are wonderfully integrated. Please come and experience this mysterious world.

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Reviews

5(2 months ago)

John Hankins

We liked this place. It has a big gift shop and a foot bath. There are not many English speakers, but the important signs are in English. I used goggle translate to interpret the signs that we only in Japanese. One of the 7 hot springs we visited on this day. The reptile exhibit was a little sad. So many living in small area.

5(2 weeks ago)

The Mog Champ

The Mog Champ sends his regards. The fourth jigoku onsen I've been to, where you can see crocodiles just chilling in general. Personally one of the lower end on my list of all the onsens, but I still found it amusing that I can see crocodiles just there in general. It was nice to check them out but I didn't expect seeing this kind of jigoku onsen, it felt a bit colourless but everything was still maintained nicely! Mogliest Regards, Your Mog Champ

1(2 months ago)

Bull Dogg

The worst of the Hells tour Jigokus. There is absolutely no connection between the poor animals and the Jigoku, other than the water being used to heat the water in the tiny cages. The main cage is overcrowded and the suffering of the animals is plain to see. We were appalled to see the conditions in which the animals were being kept.

3(4 months ago)

Nathan f

A little sad given how small the enclosures are for dozens of crocodiles. The onsen on display is one of the less pretty of the hells , basically a pool of boiling water.

4(6 months ago)

Daniel Bok

The crocodiles are the highlight of this small park. The first crocodile that was imported from Borneo is immortalized in the mini-museum inside the park, and it’s huge! The crocodile kept in captivity are actually fed water from the hot spring.

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