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A gentle three-hour guided stroll through the Kannawa hells district: Umi Jigoku, Oniishibozu Jigoku, a footbath and the steam-filled back lanes.
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Travellers who want the hells explained at a walking pace on a half-day call.
Only 6 reviews so far. It meets at a cafe by Umi Jigoku, so you get yourself to Kannawa: 15 minutes by taxi, or the hourly route 20 bus. It does not include the steam-cooked lunch, and the hells are easy to see on your own.
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Space Beppu.
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A gentle three-hour guided stroll through the Kannawa hells district: Umi Jigoku, Oniishibozu Jigoku, a footbath and the steam-filled back lanes. Best for: Travellers who want the hells explained at a walking pace on a half-day call.
About 6 hours. The tour runs 3 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add the ride from the port to Kannawa, about 15-20 minutes each way; the bus runs about once an hour.
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
Only 6 reviews so far. It meets at a cafe by Umi Jigoku, so you get yourself to Kannawa: 15 minutes by taxi, or the hourly route 20 bus. It does not include the steam-cooked lunch, and the hells are easy to see on your own.
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