点评:I had never heard of Komatsu Jigoku before visiting this area, but it became one of the most memorable places on my trip.
The site had been closed for several years due to landslide damage caused by heavy rain, but it reopened in the summer of 2025. The boardwalk includes stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. However, the smell of sulfur can be enjoyed even before reaching the geothermal area itself, so some wheelchair users may still be able to experience part of the atmosphere with assistance.
Unlike the famous “Hells of Beppu,” Komatsu Jigoku remains relatively unknown. There were very few visitors when I was there, and I was able to enjoy the landscape at a relaxed pace.
If you bring eggs, there are wire baskets available for making your own onsen eggs. Please note that there are no trash bins, so you should take your eggshells and any other waste home with you.
There is a small donation box near the entrance to the trail from the parking area. Admission is voluntary, but I personally felt the experience was worth far more than the suggested contribution.
This is clearly a place that local people care for deeply. I hope visitors will help preserve its beauty for future generations.
翻译:在来这里之前,我从未听说过小松地狱,但它却成了我此行最难忘的地方之一。
由于暴雨引发的山体滑坡,小松地狱曾关闭数年,但在2025年夏季重新开放。步道设有台阶,轮椅无法通行。不过,即使在到达地热区之前,也能闻到硫磺的气味,因此一些轮椅使用者或许可以在他人的帮助下体验到部分氛围。
与著名的“别府地狱”不同,小松地狱相对来说比较小众。我去的时候游客很少,因此可以悠闲地欣赏美景。
如果您自带鸡蛋,这里提供铁丝篮供您制作温泉蛋。请注意,这里没有垃圾桶,所以请务必将蛋壳和其他垃圾带回家。
在停车场通往步道的入口附近有一个小型捐款箱。入场自愿,但我个人觉得这次体验远超建议的捐款金额。
显然,当地人非常珍视这个地方。我希望游客们能共同守护这份美丽,让它传承给子孙后代。