Local Spirit Record
Oita
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Fig 1. View of OitaLocal Archives
Oita Knowledge
Oita is Japan's hot spring capital, famous for the 'Hells of Beppu'. It is a place where the boundary between the human world and the inferno is thin.
Historical Context
Known as Bungo Province, it was a Christian stronghold in the 16th century. Usa Jingu is the head shrine of thousands of Hachiman shrines.
Local Folklore
The Beppu Hells are guarded by Oni. The Kamado Jigoku features a demon cook who uses the steam.
Notable Locations
01
Beppu Hells
A collection of colorful hot springs named after Buddhist hells, guarded by statues of Oni.
⚠️ Oni
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Kamado Jigoku
The 'Cooking Pot Hell', featuring a demon statue said to be the hell's cook.
⚠️ Oni
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Usa Jingu
An ancient shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war, with a mystical atmosphere.
⚠️ Hachiman (Kami)
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