Unzen's atmosphere is spooky at night.
Unzen's atmosphere is spooky at night.
Hear chilling tales told by lantern light during a walk through a boiling volcanic hellscape
Nightfall in Unzen Jigoku—the Hell of Unzen—is not for the faint of heart. Explore this mysterious, bubbling hellscape of steaming sulfur by lantern light as your guide regales you with four gruesome tales of wailing spirits, a duel between monks and monsters, and the torture of souls who were martyred for their faith. Marvel at the primordial surroundings as you safely walk along a winding path between hot spring pools and fumaroles and discover why Unzen Jigoku is a mysterious wonder of nature.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Available | Spring (Mar to May), Summer (Jun to Aug), Autumn (Sep to Nov) |
| Duration | Approx. 60 min |
| Cost | 3,000 yen/person (children under age 6 not allowed) |
| Contact | Unzen Tourism Bureau |
| Phone | (+81) 0957-73-3434 |
| unzen-onsen@unzen-dmo.com | |
| Website | https://www.unzen.org/yunimojigoku/ |