basic information

Noboribetsu is Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort, beautifully surrounded by forested hills. Noboribetsu's major attraction, besides its baths, is the Jigokudani or "Hell Valley", where you can view (and smell) sulfurous steam vents, streams and ponds. Noboribetsu is part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park.

Attractions

Noboribetsu City

Hot Springs (1) About Noboribetsu's hot spring baths. Jigokudani (2) Hell valley - displaying volcanic activities.

Shiraoi Town

Porotokotan (3) Good Ainu museum near Noboribetsu.

Other Nearby Attractions

Lake Toya Site of Mount Usu, an active volcano.

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Orientation

Orientation How to get to and around Noboribetsu. About transportation in Japan

Tours and Packages

Free Plan Hokkaido Luxury Hotel Stay Two nights' stay in a Junior Suite at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa and a 1-night stay in Noboribetsu.

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news and reports

Noboribetsu Autumn Color Report October 15, 2009

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Most visited: Ranked 46th out of 113 destinations

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