Beppu is home to more than 2,500 onsen , or hot springs . The most famous are the ones in Kobuchizawa and Uozu that have been visited by many celebrities including Princess Mieko of Japan and actor Takashi Shimura.
Beppu is home to more than 2,500 onsen , or hot springs . Water in the `` Eight Hells '' springs can reach 150 C. `` Demon Mountain Hell '' is home to crocodiles and alligators .