The Japanese love of the cherry blossom continues in Noboribetsu.
Best vied in the early spring this street which joins JR Noboribetsu
Station to Noboribetsu Hot Spring has been planted with approximately
1000 cherry trees. The coming of the cherry blossom is viewed as the
beginning of the end to the long cold winters in Hokkaido. Cherry blossom
parties are held almost all week even though it can still be quite
cool at night. The cherry blossom season is short lived lasting only
for one or two weeks. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
-
Phone
-
Daiichi Takimotokan
With one of Japan’s largest bath complexes and the oldest
hotel in the Noboribetsu area Daiichi Takimotokan is a hot spring
lovers delight. First established
in 1858, the complex now has more than half a dozen modern buildings.
Contained within these buildings are various mineral pools, waterfalls,
walking pools, cold pools, steam room, and a swimming pool with slide.
There are seven different kinds of mineral pools and outdoor and
indoor pools.Top
Admission
Hotel Guests Free of Charge
Non-Hotel Guests - ¥2 000
Opening Hours
Hotel Guests Open 24hrs.
Non-Hotel Guests - 9 am to 5 pm Daily
Closed
-
Getting There
-
Phone
0143 - 84 - 3322
Jigokudani (Hell
Valley)
Jigokudani or "Hell Valley", is a large crater that was
formed by Kuttara volcano about 200,000 years ago. It is 450 meters
in diameter and is surrounded by red stone cliffs. Hot steam vents
and sulfurous streams pour out from the sides of this red valley
area giving it a very hell like appearance. This area is one of the
major sources for the Noboribetsu hot springs. There are 11 types
of springs and water temperatures can reach more than 100°C.
The valley also has many hiking trails through it (and a road) and
along one of these trails (also possible to drive to) is the sulfurous
pond Oyunuma. There are also some smaller
even hotter mud pools nearby. Top
Admission
If driving the parking areas for Hell Valley
and Oyunuma Marsh cost ¥410. Keep your ticket as one ticket
will get you entry to both parking areas.
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
Catch the bus from Noboribetsu Station to the
hot spring area. Then follow the hiking trails for about 2
min to Hell Valley and about 15 min. to Oyunuma Marsh or 10
min. by car.
Phone
-
Karl's Hot Spring
Named after a similar style Czech Republic hot spring, the lesser
known but equally well thought of Karl's Spring is approximately
8km to the Northwest of Noboribetsu Hot Spring. Located 300 m above
sea level and surrounding Mt. Orofure and Mt. Raiba, the spring area
was designated a health spring in 1957. This area like much of Noboribetsu
is densely forested and changes colors throughout the year. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 20 min. by bus from Noboribetsu
Hot Spring.
Phone
-
Lake Kuttara
Located between Noboribetsu City and Shiraoi Town, Lake Kuttara
is a beautiful
circular crater lake. The lake goes to a maximum depth of about 148
m and has a circumference of approximately 8.5 km. The lake has large,
high banks and on this area a rest house with restaurant, take out
stand and other facilities / amenities has been built. The lake has
previously won an award as the clearest lake in Hokkaido as water
is so clear and blue. This area with it’s natural beauty, peace
and clean water serves as an excellent place for fishing, row boats
and hiking from the spring to autumn months. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 20 min. by bus / car from Noboribetsu
Hot Spring
Phone
-
Mt. Hiyori
Located to the north of the Oyunuma Marsh area Mt. Hiyori stands
some 377 m. above sea level. The mountain is volcanically active
and large clouds of white
steam and vapor continually pour from its top. Fishermen used to
forecast coming weather conditions based upon the amount and direction
of this smoke. There is an observation area located across from the
mountain on the small road to Oyunuma Marsh. This area gives a good
view of the mountain and it is also possible to hear the whistle
of the steam as it pours from the top of the mountain. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
The observation area is located just above the
Oyunuma Marsh.
Phone
-
Mt. Kuma
Mt. Kuma (“Bear Mountain”) offers one of the best views
in the Noboribetsu region. From the top it is possible to see the
Pacific Ocean over JR Noboribetsu Station to the south, Lake Kuttara
and Mt. Tarumae to the east, Mt. Hiyorimi and Oyunuma to the north
and Funka Bay and Mt. Komagatake to the west. Also known as Shihorei,
and as the name suggests, on the mountaintop you will find the Noboribetsu
Bear Park as well as a restaurant, a Genghis Kahn corner and
Yukara-no-Sato (Noboribetsu Ainu Village). The Mountain top is accessed
via ropeway from the Noboribetsu Hot spring area. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 5 min. by ropeway from Noboribetsu
Hot Spring.
Phone
-
Momijidani New Noboribetsu Bridge
Located just before the hot spring resort area and home to the Kusurisambetsu
River the valley drops to a depth of almost 500 meters. It is a
popular place in the autumn when the valley is covered in a sea
of various reds, golds, yellows and browns. Top
The new bridge spanning the Noboribetsu river is in an “Inverted-Lose-Type” of
bridge with a length of 120m. The bridge offers a nice view across
the river and down to the bottom of the valley and can be particularly
nice in the autumn when the colored leaves are at their best. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
-
Phone
-
Noboribetsu
Bear Park
Located at the top of Mt. Kuma or Shihorei is a fenced bear sanctuary where
more than 140 bears roam freely. Acces to the bear park is via a
5 min. gondola ride to the top. There are various shows the bears
perform and also other animal shows. You can buy bags of cookies
to feed to the bears. They will usually wave to you if you give them
a cookie or two. Hokkaido has many problems with bears and attacks
on people are frequent especially in the spring and autumn months.
As a result bears are thought of as being a pest and are often hunted
and killed. The sanctuary at Mt. Kuma helps to change the perception
of bears to the general public and works toward preservation of the
species. There is also a small Ainu village and some relics from
the area. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 5 min. by ropeway from Noboribetsu
Hot Spring.
Phone
-
Noboribetsu
Date Historical Village
This unique leisure park is made up of various buildings preserved
from the Edo period and state-of-the-art 3D theater technology. Fun
for all the family buildings to explore include; the house of Masamune
Date’s deputy (Kojuro Katakura),
the Date Village Theater, “Momiya” or the Sendai Brothel as well
as many others. The 3D theater projects fantastic images accompanied
by amazing acoustics. Other attractions in the park include; Yokai
Bikkuri-goya (goblin surprise cottage) and Fort Ninja. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
10 min. walk from JR Noboribetsu Station or 5
min. by car from Doo Expressway Higashi Noboribetsu Exit.
Phone
-
Noboribetsu
Hot Spring
This area is one of Hokkaido’s most popular and well known spa
resort areas. The hot spring area boasts 11 different varieties of
springs and is particularly well known for its large quantities of
water and good spring quality. The hot spring area is located in
the tree lined hill area behind Noboribetsu, 200m above sea level
and approximately 7 km from JR Noboribetsu Station. It can be reached
by car or local bus in about 15 minutes. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
From JR Noboribetsu Station take a local bus
for about 13 to 15 min. headed form Noboribetsu Spa Resorts.
Phone
-
Noboribetsu
Marine Park
This theme park is modeled after Egeskov Castle in Denmark and
designed to project a Scandinavian and European image. The parks
main attraction is a marine
ecology hall which houses an array of sea life, all of which can
be viewed through an underwater glass tunnel. There are various shows
with performances by sea lions and dolphins and visitors can also
watch the sea otter feeding time. There is also a theater and various
restaurants serving Scandinavian food. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
5 min. by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station or
5 min. by car from Do-oh Expressway Higashi Noboribetsu IC
Phone
-
Orofure Pass
Located about halfway between lake Toya and Noboribetsu Hot Spring,
Mt. Orofure is a dormant volcano which rises to a height of 1 231
m. above sea level. For the adventurous the climb up the mountain
takes about one hour and 30 minutes, with the return journey being
slightly quicker. Hikers will be rewarded with a beautiful view of
lake Toya to the northwest at the top and on the climb up with various
types of wild flowers, unusual cliffs and rock formations and other
alpine plants. The best time to climb is in July when the weather
is fair and the red azaleas are in full bloom. Top
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
-
Phone
-
Oyunuma
Another great walk for those who are a little adventurous. Oyunuma
is a hot-water marsh area located approximately 300 m. north of Jigokudani
(Hell Valley). The marsh is about 1 km. in circumference and
goes to a depth of about
25 m. The water contains a great deal of sulphur and has a surface
temperature of about 50°C and reaches as much as 130°C in
the depths. Top
Admission
If driving the parking areas for Hell Valley
and Oyunuma Marsh cost ¥410. Keep your ticket as one ticket
will get you entry to both parking areas.
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 15 min. walk or 5 min. drive from
Noboribetsu Hot Spring
Phone
-
Shiraoi Ainu
Museum (Porotokotan)
The
Ainu are the native inhabitants of Hokkaido and there are a few museums
in Hokkaido showing some of their lifestyle and goods. The Shiraoi
Ainu Museum, also called Porotokotan, exhibits the Ainu culture and
lifestyle in an outdoor reproduction of a small Ainu village and
also various tools and other goods inside a museum. There are performances
of traditional Ainu dances held at various times
throughout the day. Top
Getting There:
From Noboribetsu, Shiraoi Town is five stations east by local train. A one way
journey takes about 30 min. and costs ¥350. N.B. - There is only one train
about every one to two hours. The museum is a 10-15 minute walk east from JR
Shiraoi Station.
Admission
-
Opening Hours
-
Closed
-
Getting There
-
Phone
-
FIND FRIENDS, LOVERS, PARTNERS & More.....
Hokkaido Guide offers you the chance to find your potential love or marriage partner, exchange partner or just friends in Northern (Wakkanai), Central (Sapporo / Niseko), Eastern (Kushiro) and Southern Hokkaido (Hakodate) and throughout Japan.
Sign up for free!...........More
Hokkaido Guide Friends - Click A Photo For More Information!
FEATURE ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Rating:
Hotel Address:
Kita 5 Jo, Nishi 7 Chome Chuoku Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Location:
Hokkaido - Sapporo
The Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo is idylically located adjacent to the botanical gardens to the south and Hokkaido University to the north. The Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo provides for excellent transport access to both Otaru and Shin-Chitose Airport....More
FEATURE BAR | RESTAURANT
ケーキや和菓子、焼きたてのパイなど、地元の素材を大切に使ったお菓子があります....More
FEATURE ARTIST
Living in Sapporo, I’m a member of Punk/Hardcore bands “Trash” and “green!” Also helping with other bands such as “Unseen” “Hawaian6” and “Fuck You Heroes” in various capacities.
In 2003 formed the loud rock band “The End of Horizon” performed as lead guitar and vocalist. The band played various live shows, live venues and performances.
札幌にて「Trash Box」「green!」等のPunk/Hardcoreバンドにメンバーとして所属し、「Unseen」「Hawaian6」「Fuck You Hereos」等、国内外問わず様々なアーティストと共演を果たす。....More
English
established
in 1858, the complex now has more than half a dozen modern buildings.
Contained within these buildings are various mineral pools, waterfalls,
walking pools, cold pools, steam room, and a swimming pool with slide.
There are seven different kinds of mineral pools and outdoor and
indoor pools.
was
formed by Kuttara volcano about 200,000 years ago. It is 450 meters
in diameter and is surrounded by red stone cliffs. Hot steam vents
and sulfurous streams pour out from the sides of this red valley
area giving it a very hell like appearance. This area is one of the
major sources for the Noboribetsu hot springs. There are 11 types
of springs and water temperatures can reach more than 100°C.
The valley also has many hiking trails through it (and a road) and
along one of these trails (also possible to drive to) is the sulfurous
pond 
beautiful
circular crater lake. The lake goes to a maximum depth of about 148
m and has a circumference of approximately 8.5 km. The lake has large,
high banks and on this area a rest house with restaurant, take out
stand and other facilities / amenities has been built. The lake has
previously won an award as the clearest lake in Hokkaido as water
is so clear and blue. This area with it’s natural beauty, peace
and clean water serves as an excellent place for fishing, row boats
and hiking from the spring to autumn months. 
white
steam and vapor continually pour from its top. Fishermen used to
forecast coming weather conditions based upon the amount and direction
of this smoke. There is an observation area located across from the
mountain on the small road to Oyunuma Marsh. This area gives a good
view of the mountain and it is also possible to hear the whistle
of the steam as it pours from the top of the mountain. 
Kusurisambetsu
River the valley drops to a depth of almost 500 meters. It is a
popular place in the autumn when the valley is covered in a sea
of various reds, golds, yellows and browns. 
where
more than 140 bears roam freely. Acces to the bear park is via a
5 min. gondola ride to the top. There are various shows the bears
perform and also other animal shows. You can buy bags of cookies
to feed to the bears. They will usually wave to you if you give them
a cookie or two. Hokkaido has many problems with bears and attacks
on people are frequent especially in the spring and autumn months.
As a result bears are thought of as being a pest and are often hunted
and killed. The sanctuary at Mt. Kuma helps to change the perception
of bears to the general public and works toward preservation of the
species. There is also a small Ainu village and some relics from
the area. 
Katakura),
the Date Village Theater, “Momiya” or the Sendai Brothel as well
as many others. The 3D theater projects fantastic images accompanied
by amazing acoustics. Other attractions in the park include; Yokai
Bikkuri-goya (goblin surprise cottage) and Fort Ninja. 
marine
ecology hall which houses an array of sea life, all of which can
be viewed through an underwater glass tunnel. There are various shows
with performances by sea lions and dolphins and visitors can also
watch the sea otter feeding time. There is also a theater and various
restaurants serving Scandinavian food. 
about
25 m. The water contains a great deal of sulphur and has a surface
temperature of about 50°C and reaches as much as 130°C in
the depths. 
The
Ainu are the native inhabitants of Hokkaido and there are a few museums
in Hokkaido showing some of their lifestyle and goods. The Shiraoi
Ainu Museum, also called Porotokotan, exhibits the Ainu culture and
lifestyle in an outdoor reproduction of a small Ainu village and
also various tools and other goods inside a museum. There are performances
of traditional Ainu dances held at various 
times
throughout the day. 
