Where to smoke near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)? Complete smoking-area guide for Kannawa & Noda, Beppu City, Oita
Table of contents
- 1.Where can you smoke near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)?
- 2.About Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri) ― how to enjoy a walk
- 3.Smoking rules and things to watch around Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)
- 4.How to find smoking areas near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)
- 5.Search Oita smoking areas efficiently with MottoSuitai
- 6.Found a new spot? Share it by posting a pin
- 7.Etiquette and things to watch
Where can you smoke near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)?
When looking for a smoking area near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri), focus on stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Kannawa & Noda, Beppu City. Many parts of Oita prohibit or discourage street smoking, so designated areas are the rule. The MottoSuitai Oita smoking-area list keeps an up-to-date map by current location and landmark.
About Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri) ― how to enjoy a walk
The signature of Beppu Onsen, a tour of 7 high-temperature hot spring sources for "viewing" (not bathing). Cobalt-blue Sea Hell, red Blood Pond Hell, geyser Tornado Hell — each hell varies in color, water volume, and eruption pattern.
~20 min Kamenoi bus from JR Beppu Station to "Kannawa" stop. Common ticket for all 7 (Sea Hell to Blood Pond Hell) is 2,200 yen for 2.5-3 hours. Five hells (Sea Hell, Oniishi-bozu, etc.) are in Kannawa area; the distant Blood Pond and Tornado require bus transit.
Smoking rules and things to watch around Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)
Tourist areas across Oita have widely adopted street-smoking bans, with fines for violations. Indoors, the revised Health Promotion Act mandates smoke-free environments by default; smokers must use a designated smoking room, a heated-tobacco-only room, or an outdoor designated smoking spot.
Each hell facility and entire grounds are non-smoking. Steam fills the air, so smoke clings to clothing — strongly disliked by visitors. Smoke at the smoking area near Kannawa bus stop or designated area in front of Beppu Station. Jigoku-mushi (steam-cooked) restaurants are also entirely non-smoking.
How to find smoking areas near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)
- Check designated smoking areas inside or in front of major stations first
- Use indoor smoking rooms in large shopping complexes, department stores, and airports — weather-proof and reliable
- Heated-tobacco-only rooms sometimes allow eating and drinking; filter by your device type
- Carry a portable ashtray and never smoke on the street if no designated area is available
Search Oita smoking areas efficiently with MottoSuitai
MottoSuitai is a free service that lets you search smoking areas across Japan from a map or by area. To browse every smoking spot in Oita, open the Oita smoking-area list. You can also filter by city, tobacco type, and amenities (roof, bench, number of ashtrays).
Found a new spot? Share it by posting a pin
If you find a smoking area that is not yet listed, please share it with other users by posting a pin. From the home map, tap the "+" button — it only takes a few minutes. For details, see How to use MottoSuitai. Community pins make the local smoking-area database more comprehensive and help smokers and non-smokers coexist comfortably.
Etiquette and things to watch
- Never smoke near non-smokers, children, or pedestrian walkways
- Always use a portable ashtray or the ashtray in the designated smoking area
- Be considerate of homes and shops near designated smoking spots
- Heated tobacco still produces a smell — check your surroundings
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Where can you smoke near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)?
A.Stations, indoor smoking rooms in large commercial complexes, and municipal designated smoking spots in Kannawa & Noda, Beppu City are the main options. The MottoSuitai map shows the closest smoking areas from your current location.
Q.Is street smoking banned in Oita?
A.Most major tourist areas in Oita have street-smoking bans in place. Violators can be fined, so always use designated smoking spots.
Q.Are there heated-tobacco-only rooms near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)?
A.Heated-tobacco-only rooms are increasingly available in major stations, large commercial complexes, and airports. Use the "Heated tobacco" filter on MottoSuitai to narrow your search.
Q.What if you cannot find a smoking area near Hells of Beppu (Jigoku Meguri)?
A.Carry a portable ashtray and use indoor smoking rooms in the nearest station or shopping complex. If you discover a new spot, post a pin on MottoSuitai to help future visitors.