Located in Beppu, Japan, Bloody Pond is one of the most interesting lakes in the world. Dating back more than 1300 years, the pond is a true miracle of nature. Because the water of the lake is red, it creates an image that is both effective and frightening. There are many legends about this lake, which does not look like horror movies.
Regarding the lake, local people believe that the suffering souls of sinners live at the bottom of the lake. Since the water of the lake is hot and its color is red, it is thought to be the real gateway to hell. The temperature of the lake water, which has a depth of 30 meters, reaches 90 degrees. The dense steam that emerges with the water rising from the lake every 30-40 minutes creates a mystical and frightening atmosphere. The steam formed on the surface of the blood-red lake covers everything and creates the impression of a bloody place of eternal torment in hell.
The Unusual Formation of the Bloody Pond
Due to the fact that the color of the lake is not natural, it causes mystical beliefs to be formed by the local people. However, there is no extraordinary situation in the lake. With its red color, the vapors formed on it and the green trees around it, it creates a very magnificent view. For this reason, it is visited by many tourists to see this interesting sight.
The hot water of the lake is due to the hot water geysers in a cave below it. The geyser throws out more than 50 thousand cubic meters of water per day. The cave is filled with water again and due to the magma nearby, the water heats up and comes to the boiling point. The boiling water is released into the lake sharply, creating the appearance of boiling water. The water rushing up from the geyser every 40 minutes creates a very interesting sight. Its color turns red due to the dissolution of iron oxides, which are high in the lake, in hot water.
The color tone of the water of the lake may change according to the weather conditions. The water of the lake, which becomes more frightening, especially in stormy weather, takes on a dark blood-red color. On cloudy and rainy days, the water takes on a bright red color. It turns an orange-red color on sunny days.
The Importance of the Bloody Pond in terms of Tourism
Located in Beppu, the Bloody Pond has been one of the popular tourist destinations since 1924. The number of tourists from many parts of the world is more than 12 million on average annually. The most important tourism revenues of the region are met from this region. All kinds of comfort have been created to provide accommodation for the visitors. Almost a small town was built on the edge of the pond, where all kinds of infrastructure were created for tourists.
In accordance with the mystical atmosphere of the lake, it is possible to see various horror objects and devil figures around it. Since it is dangerous to enter the lake, it is surrounded by fences. However, small bathrooms are specially prepared for those who want to feel this water. Here the water of the pool is at a usable temperature. It is also available in businesses where products made from lake mud and said to be beneficial for the skin are sold.
