Jigoku Onsen Seifuso
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Jigoku Onsen Seifuso

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Jigoku Onsen Seifuso

Hot Spring Overview

A hidden hot spring located at an elevation of approximately 750 meters on the southwestern slope of Mount Eboshi, one of the five peaks of Mount Aso. First established in 1803 (Bunka 1), it boasts over 220 years of history. During the Edo period, bathing was reserved exclusively for samurai of the Kumamoto domain, and it was opened to the general public from the Meiji era onward, flourishing as a therapeutic bathing destination. The name 'Jigoku' (Hell) comes from areas near the springs where volcanic gases prevented plant growth. The main attraction is 'Suzume no Yu,' an exceptionally rare open-air bath where the hot spring water bubbles up directly from the bottom of the bathing pool. Known as a 'miraculous spring,' bathers can soak in the raw, untreated source water with no heating or dilution. The facility has three different spring sources with 11 baths across four locations, each offering unique water qualities and atmospheres. In 2016, the Kumamoto earthquake and subsequent mudslides buried approximately 70 percent of the grounds, but Suzume no Yu miraculously survived. Day-trip bathing reopened in 2019, and the inn was renamed from 'Seifuso' (Clear Wind) to 'Seifuso' (Blue Wind), expressing the wish to be free from water-related hardships. Visitors can enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience soaking in the sulfurous mud bath bubbling from below, with natural mud packs also available.

About Secluded Rating

Total Score

2.33

やや秘湯

Access

1.00

Scenery

3.00

Value

3.00

 

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Hot Spring Details

Quality
単純硫黄泉(硫化水素型)
単純酸性泉
Temp41℃ ~ 67
FlowNatural Source Flow
pH
pH 3
Onsen
0714
AcidicNeutralAlkaline

Practical Info

StayOK
Day TripOK
FeeAdult 2000JPY/Child 800JPY
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunHol
10:00 - 17:00×

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Bath Types

露天風呂
内湯

Facilities

Sauna
Open-air Bath
Private Bath
Family Bath
Restaurant
Rest Area
Massage
Towel Rental
Locker
Parking
Wi-Fi
Credit Card
Mixed Bathing

Access Information

九州自動車道熊本IC経由
九州自動車道 熊本IC
55min
国道57号線(熊本東バイパス)経由、新阿蘇大橋右折、南阿蘇方面へ
JR立野駅・タクシー
JR立野駅
25min
JR豊肥本線・南阿蘇鉄道高森線 立野駅からタクシー利用
地獄温泉 青風荘
Parking30 spotsFree(無料駐車場30台完備)

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