The town of Beppu on Japan's Kyushu island is always filled with the hissing sound of steam rising from nearly 3,000 hot springs scattered throughout the area.
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| The cause of this phenomenon is Mount Aso - the largest active volcano in Japan, located in the southwest area of the town. |
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| Japan is located in the Pacific "Ring of Fire" region, where earthquakes and volcanic eruptions frequently occur. |
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| Beppu is the world’s largest hot spring resort. Many visitors have called it “hell” because of the eerie steamy scenery. |
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| The eight main hot springs in the area are often referred to as the eight gates of hell in Beppu. |
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| Visitors always receive a warm welcome here and have memorable experiences such as eating eggs boiled in mineral springs, taking mud baths and shopping at local souvenir shops. |
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| Each hot spring is decorated with miniature landscapes and eye-catching patterns. |
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| Red letters represent a warning of high temperature and possible burns. |
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| This hot spring, called "White Hell Lake", is surrounded by gardens and located near an aquarium park. |
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| Visitors can also visit the Aso crater by car, and the resort even has a cable car for those who are more adventurous and want to visit the interior of the volcano. |
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| During eruptions, ash from Mount Aso can affect areas as far as 250km away. |
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