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Oniishibozu Jigoku, meaning 'Demon Monk Hell,' is one of the seven hot spring attractions known collectively as the Hells of Beppu in Oita Prefecture, Japan. It features pools of boiling gray mud that bubble up from geothermal activity, forming rounded mounds that resemble the shaven heads of Buddhist monks. The site is located in the Kannawa district, an area known for its intense geothermal activity. Like the other Hells of Beppu, it has been designated as a national scenic place of Japan.
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Why is Oniishibozu Jigoku named after a monk's head?
Its hot gray mud forms smooth, rounded bubbles that resemble the shaved heads of Buddhist monks. The Japanese name combines oniishi, the local place name, with bozu, a word associated with a monk or shaved head.
Can visitors bathe in the mud at Oniishibozu Jigoku?
No, the boiling mud pools are geothermal viewing features and are unsafe to enter. Visitors observe them from designated paths as part of Beppu's Jigoku Meguri, or Hells Tour.
Is Oniishibozu Jigoku included in the standard Beppu Hells ticket?
It is one of the seven principal Hells of Beppu covered by the common admission circuit. Five of those attractions, including Oniishibozu Jigoku, are clustered in the Kannawa district.
How is Oniishibozu Jigoku different from Umi Jigoku?
Oniishibozu Jigoku is known for bubbling gray mud, while nearby Umi Jigoku has a striking cobalt-blue hot-water pool. Both are viewing attractions rather than ordinary public bathing pools.
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