Experience Traditional Jigoku-Mushi Cooking At Enma, located in the famous Kannawa Onsen area of Beppu, you can enjoy the unique local tradition of "Jigoku-Mushi" - cooking fresh ingredients using the natural steam from hot spring vents. This method was historically used by long-term hot spring guests for self-cooking.

Fresh Local Ingredients The restaurant sources fresh seafood daily from Saiki City's Tsurumi Market, known for its rich variety of over 350 species including premium items like lobster and scallops, as well as fresh Oita vegetables. These ingredients are steamed using geothermal steam to create healthy, flavorful dishes.

Menu and Dining Style Guests can reserve a seat at the restaurant, including footbath tables where you can relax while your food is steamed. Popular menu items include seafood platters, vegetable assortments, steamed pizza, and local specialties such as steamed noodles and dumpling soup. Seasonal course meals are also available.

Geothermal Tourism Lab Enma is a unique facility in Beppu's Kannawa Onsen district, offering immersive experiences that harness natural geothermal energy from local hot springs.

Visitors can participate in traditional "Jigoku-Mushi," a centuries-old method of steaming food using volcanic steam from Beppu's hot springs. Ingredients like fresh seafood from Tsurumi Market and locally grown vegetables are steamed at nearly 100°C, preserving their natural flavors and nutrients. The restaurant provides footbath-equipped tables, allowing guests to relax in warm onsen water while their meals cook.