Jigoku Mushi Kōbō

Beppu


Amid the hells (boiling hot springs) of Kannawa, you can cook your own meal in onsen steam at this workshop. Purchase ingredients on the spot (or bring your own), and steam them in kama (vats) roiling from the onsen below.

It can be crowded at peak times, such as weekend lunch. If so, try nearby Enma, another steam-your-own workshop.


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