Unzen Jigoku

Unzen Jigoku- The smell of sulfur was very strong here, and steam was pouring out everywhere. Jigoku means hell, you can buy eggs that have been steamed here also :) I didn't venture too far Kayleigh was asleep in the car and this was not on our list of things to do for the day so I just took in a quick Photo op :)

Jigoku, means Hell, is the number one attraction of Unzen　with a peculiar smell of sulfur emitted from the springs,　and with white smoke rising from the ground over a wide area.
This is a striking reminder that Unzen Volcano is still　very much alive.
These springs are highly valued by Japanese even now　as according to Buddhist teaching, "If you live in a bad　manner, you cannot go to Paradise, but rather, you will fall　into the Hell of agony".
Unfortunately, this was once put into reality nearly 350　years ago during the time of religious persecution in Japan.
30 Japanese Christians, failing to renounce their faith met　their death here in the scalding spring of Jigoku.