Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku is one of the excitng Hell tour, located next to Umi-jigoku. This jigoku is first mentioned in bungo fudoki historical document from the year 733. The name “Oniishi” is taken from the name of the location, and “bozu jigoku” after the grey-colored bubbles which emerge from boiling mud pools and resemble the shaven heads of monks.    

Oniishi Bozu-Jigoku exploring, in Beppu,…の続きを読む

  Known for it’s picturesque Onsen resort located on Shimabara peninsula surrounded by Ariake Sea. It is situated in the Unzen National Park at an altitude of 700m. The scenery of Unzen jigoku has an other worldly sense with white steam rising from the ground over a wide area. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Unzen is beautiful.   Population : 39,000 people, Population density : 180 people / km2

Unzen, in Nagasaki-prefecture…の続きを読む