Beppu Onsen has been one of Japan’s most famous hot spring resort towns for centuries now, and it still lives up to that lofty reputation. The baths on offer here are extremely varied, with standard water baths with a range of mineral infusions, mud baths, and even sand-filled baths. If you’ve never tried an onsen (hot spring) bath before, a day or two at Beppu Onsen can serve as a full-on initiation into every part of the culture. 
The volcanic activity of the area has also given rise to a few baths which are reserved for viewing rather than bathing (on account of their high temperatures or other hazards). These are known as the “Eight Hells of Beppu,” but aren’t quite as horrific as the name suggests. All eight of these sights can be visited on a single 2000 yen ticket, or for 300 yen apiece.
The names of the hells are suitably macabre and/or menacing, including the Blood Pond Hell, Tornado Hell, and Devil Mountain Hell. Aside from being excellent track titles for your next heavy metal album, these sites also make for a nice day out when you decide to take a break from bathing. Nearby, you’ll even be able to sample some traditional hot spring cooking, which uses nothing but the steam from the springs to cook a range of different delicious dishes!

几个世纪以来，别府温泉一直是日本最著名的温泉度假胜地之一，如今依然名不虚传。这里的温泉种类繁多，有各种矿物质浸泡的标准水浴、泥浴，甚至还有沙浴。如果您从未体验过温泉浴，那么在别府温泉泡上一两天，您就会对别府温泉文化的方方面面有一个全面的了解。 
该地区的火山活动还催生了一些仅供观赏而非入浴（因其温度较高或存在其他危险）的温泉。这些浴场被称为 "别府八地狱"，但并不像名字那样恐怖。参观这八个景点只需一张 2000 日元的门票，或每张 300 日元的门票。
这些地狱的名字都非常恐怖，包括血池地狱、龙卷风地狱和魔鬼山地狱。这些景点不仅可以作为您下一张重金属专辑的曲目名称，还可以让您在沐浴之余度过愉快的一天。在附近，您还可以品尝到传统的温泉烹饪方法，即利用温泉的蒸汽烹饪出各种美味佳肴！

日本最著名的温泉胜地之一，拥有种类繁多的浴池、传统的温泉料理和著名的 "别府八地狱"。            

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在日本最著名的温泉胜地凝视地狱本身（或只是在各种梦幻般的浴池中放松身心）。

One of Japan’s most famous hot spring resorts, home to a huge variety of baths, traditional hot spring cooking, and the famous “Eight Hells of Beppu.”            

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Located on the east side of Kyushu, Oita Prefecture enjoys the warm climate of the south, with perfect conditions for onsen, citrus fruits, and sun-seekers. Oita City is the capital, with lovely beaches and mountain parks. 

Just a short trip north, you’ll find Japan’s most famous hot spring resort town, Beppu. This place has more variety of baths than you’ll find anywhere, and seven special ones just for viewing known as the “hells” of Beppu. Aside from soaking yourself to bliss, you can also enjoy some traditional onsen cooking, which uses nothing but the steam from the springs to cook some tasty treats.

Despite Beppu’s fame, the mountain town of Yufuin to the east is often rated higher by onsen hipsters for being less crowded and even more charming. For first time visitors, it’s best to try both! After you’ve been boiled to perfection in some of Japan’s most mineral-rich waters, you can leadoff to do some exploring. The Kuju Mountain Range has the tallest mountain on the island, and some nice volcanic scenery. 

Head further to the north of the prefecture, and you’ll find the Kunisaki Peninsula — a rural region with some impressive shrines and temples. Perhaps the best is Rakanji Temple, which houses over 3,700 stone Buddha statues.

By traveling down Oita, you’ll be following in the footsteps of millions of visitors from years and centuries past. After you’ve lost yourself in the soothing waters of an onsen, you’ll understand exactly why they came.

大分县位于九州的东侧，拥有南方温暖的气候，非常适合泡温泉、品尝柑橘和享受阳光。大分市是首府，拥有美丽的海滩和山间公园。 

往北不远，您就会发现日本最著名的温泉度假胜地别府。这里的温泉种类比任何地方都要多，还有七个专门供人观赏的温泉，被称为别府的 "地狱"。除了泡温泉，您还可以品尝传统的温泉料理，利用温泉的蒸汽烹饪美味佳肴。

尽管别府名声在外，但东面的山城汤布院却因人烟稀少、更加迷人而受到温泉潮人的青睐。对于第一次来访的游客来说，最好同时体验这两种温泉！ 在日本矿物质最丰富的温泉中泡过之后，您就可以出发去探险了。九州山脉拥有全岛最高的山峰，还有一些漂亮的火山景观。 

再往县北部走，您会发现国崎半岛--一个有着令人印象深刻的神社和寺庙的乡村地区。其中最著名的可能是罗汉寺，寺内供奉着 3,700 多尊石雕佛像。

沿着大分县一路前行，您将追随数百年来数百万游客的足迹。当您沉浸在舒缓的温泉中时，您就会明白他们为何而来。

奢华的温泉浴和令人印象深刻的自然风光--大分适合任何类型的度假：悠闲的、活跃的，以及介于两者之间的所有类型。

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大分拥有闻名遐迩的温泉胜地--一旦您征服了大分的世界级温泉，还有更多精彩等着您去发现！

Luxurious hot spring bathing and some impressive natural scenery — Oita is a great fit for any type of vacation: laidback, active, and everything in between.

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Beppu provides some of the best onsen experiences in Japan, but that’s not all that the area is known for.

Step into the doors of Hirokado, an exclusive restaurant with beautiful Beppu as its backdrop. Enrich your knowledge of Oita’s local food culture and traditions through one of the restaurant’s beautifully prepared omakase courses.

The experienced chef has trained at a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant for over 20 years, so the courses are sure to delight. From delicate salads that reflect the seasons to mouthwatering fish and meats signature to the region, each dish is specially prepared to be pleasing to the eye as it is the taste buds.

Courses are paired with a wide selection of drinks, including sake and shochu. A serving of the chef’s specialty soba noodles, made daily from scratch, rounds out every meal.

With only seven seats in the restaurant and demand only increasing by the day, reservations are a must for those hoping to secure a seat.

Step out of the relaxing hot springs and into Hirokado for a food experience that is uniquely Oita. Enjoy an exclusive omakase course highlighting the region’s specialty produce, accompanied by handmade soba and delectable drinks.

An exclusive restaurant in the Beppu mountains. All omakase courses — each finishing with handmade soba —  highlight the region’s specialty produce, and are crafted by an chef with Michelin-starred restaurant experience.

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Situated in the Beppu area of Oita, near Minamitateishi Park, this is a kaiseki restaurant which prides itself on authentically representing tradition. Only private rooms are available, one outfitted with Japanese furniture and tatami flooring, the other a Western-style dining room. 

Historic kaiseki dishes are presented here in forms largely unchanged over the centuries, using the best ingredients which each season has to offer. Sensitivity towards nature is key to kaiseki cuisine, and Oryori Hatano embodies this wonderfully.

The owner’s parents are rice growers, and he uses their rice to cap off his meal with the traditional claypot of rice.

Two Michelin star kaiseki dining in northern Oita, with historic dishes and a strong sense of tradition in everything they do. Reserve now!

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