Unzen Jigoku (the Hells of Unzen)

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Unzen Jigoku (the Hells of Unzen)

Feel Unzen Jigoku covered with violently fumarolic gas and white steam smoke through your five senses.

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Unzen Jigoku, a main highlight of the Unzen hot springs. The scenery of cloudy white steams with the smell of sulfur looks just like hell.

A tour is available for viewing of about 30 springs during about a 30- minute walk along the path. Each Jigokus (hells) are named differently with their own history and legend, such as the Dai-kyokan Jigoku (the Great Screaming Hell), the Oito Jigoku (the Oito Hell), and the Seishichi Jigoku (the Seishichi Hell). At the Dai-kyoukan Jigoku with the most violent fumarolic gas, an observation deck is equipped where you can view the fumarolic gas nearby.

The cafe located near the Oito Jigoku is a rest spot, where you can experience of feeling directly of the ground’s heat at the Unzen Jigoku Mushi, and enjoy tasting the Onsen Tamago (the steamed egg in the hot spring) at the price of 200 yen for two at the annexed facility, the Unzen Jigoku Kobo.

Christians were oppressed to convert their religion in the Edo period, for which cruel tortures were held at this place. The memorial monument was built to console the martyrdoms’ souls.

The monument celebrating the national park designation 50th anniversary is nearby located at the cobblestone square. It is a good place to take some pictures for the memory of Unzen.

Highlights

  • Mud volcanoes are seen, which are landforms created by gas from underground.
  • The highest temperature of the water is 120℃ (248℉). The water is an acid hydrogen sulfide fountain.
  • White or yellowish Yunohanas(hot-springs mineral deposits) are seen around a fumarole.
  • The Old- Hachiman Jigoku has less geothermal activity, the surface of the ground is slightly hot.
  • The hot springs are seen from the observation deck on the way of the walking path.

Photos

  • Unzen Jigoku has over 30 hot springs.
©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

    Unzen Jigoku has over 30 hot springs. ©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

  • The steam is browning up at the Dai-kyoukan Jigoku.
©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

    The steam is browning up at the Dai-kyoukan Jigoku. ©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

  • The monument for Christians was built to console the martyrdoms’ souls.
©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

    The monument for Christians was built to console the martyrdoms’ souls. ©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

  • Hot Onsen Tamago. 
©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

    Hot Onsen Tamago. ©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

  • Put your foot on the slotted floor to feel the heat at the Unzen Jigoku Mushi. 
©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

    Put your foot on the slotted floor to feel the heat at the Unzen Jigoku Mushi. ©Nagasaki Prefecture Convention and Tourism Association

Reviews

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  • Rocky Liu

    日本人對於會產生温泉地熱的都稱為叫地獄谷,雲仙地獄規模範圍挺大的,濃濃的硫磺味籠罩整個周圍,小店家把生雞蛋放在甕裏煮熟成溫泉蛋來販售。

  • Jan LiLin

    沿途可以欣賞各式各樣的風景,非常美麗。

Details

Name in Japanese
雲仙地獄
Postal Code
854-0621
Address
320 Obamachounzen, Unzen City, Nagasaki
Telephone
0957-73-3434 (Unzen Tourist Association)
Business Hours
Open Everyday
Directions
1) Get on the bus bound for Unzen at the JR Isahaya station, ride for an hour and 20 minutes, get off at “Uzen Oyama no Johokan Mae (Unzen Visitor Center)”, and walk for 3 minutes.
2) About an hour and 10 minutes by car from Nagasaki airport.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)