Noboribetsu Onsen 登別温泉

Ease into a pool and wash away your fatigue. The onsen of Noboribetsu are famous for not only their bounty but also their variety. Natural spring waters flow down from Jigokudani (Hell Valley) , resulting in naturally created baths and nine types of water.

The area is most easily accessed by bus or car.

From Noboribetsu Station, take a bus or drive (15-20 minutes). Parking is available at the onsen hotels or in smaller public parking lots.

From Sapporo, Noboribetsu is 90 minutes to two hours by train.

The mineral-rich waters of the area that bubble up from the ground are renowned for their healing properties. Milky-white sulfur-infused waters soften and refresh the skin. Other salt-rich and metal-rich pools have different health benefits, which are often proudly listed in the bathing areas of each hotel. Spending a day in the baths can be not only relaxing but also revitalizing.

Before or after your bath, take a walk around the shops in town or through Jigokudani (Hell Valley) . See where demons are rumored to boil the waters of Jigokudani. Hike through trees that enjoy the warmed earth in the unique primeval forest, and look across to the clear waters of Lake Kuttara . Book a night at one of the many local hotels and ryokan for a thoroughly relaxing experience.