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Known as the ‘department store of the hot springs’, Noboribetsu (登別) is one of Japan’s best places to enjoy the onsen experience. Walking around the pleasant trail around Hell Valley, which includes Oyu-numa pond and the impressive brook natural footbath.
TRANSPORT
Take the limited express from Sapporo to Noboribetsu (1hr 15min) and transfer to the bus for Noboribetsu Onsen (12min).
Itinerary
▼ 10min walk
▼ 25min by bus
▼ 15min walk
▼ 17min walk
▼ 3min walk
VOLCANO
Jigoku-dani
地獄谷
▶︎ 10min walk from Noboribetsu-onsen bus terminal
Meaning the ‘hell valley’, Jikoku-dani is Noboribetsu’s premier attraction, where sulfurous gases and water that spewing out from a 10-hectare old explosion crater.
VOLCANO
Oyu-numa
大湯沼
▶︎ 25min walk from Jigoku-dani
From Noboribetsu Park Service Center, there are several short trails lead to the hot-water marsh of Oyu-numa (closed in winter) backed by the active volcano Hiyori-yama (377m).
ONSEN
Oyu-numa Brook Natural Footbath
大湯沼川天然足湯
▶︎ 15min walk from Oyu-numa / 5min walk from Ashiyu-iriguchi bus stop
From Oyu-numa, you can continue walk down to Oyunuma-gawa Brook Natural Footbath (24hr year-round), about 300m north of Ashiyu-iriguchi bus stop at the Sekisuitei. Bring your own towel.
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ONSEN (SPONSORED)
Dai-ichi Takimotokan
第一滝本館
▶︎ 17min walk from Oyu-numa Brook Natural Footbath / 6min walk from Noboribetsu-onsen bus terminal
One of Hokkaido’s grandest onsen hotels, Dai-ichi Takimotokan boasts 35 indoor and open-air baths filled with five different kinds of hot water. The indoor large tubs afford the stunning view over the Hell Valley. There is also a swimming pool with a kids pool, water slide and jacuzzi. Day trip bathing is possible.
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