Noboribestu located directly south of Sapporo city,
runs along the coast and is and is surrounded by beautiful forested
hills. It has a train station which is located almost in the center
of the city, near the ocean and expressway access. The hot spring area
is located behind the main area of the town about 10 - 15 minutes by
car or bus into the hills surrounding the city. The hot spring resort
area boasts 11 different kinds of hot spring baths, and this area also
includes Jigokudani (Hell Valley) and the Bear Park. Located a short
distance west between Noboribetsu and Tomakamai is the Ainu village
in Shiraoi. Noboribestu is also known for various kinds of foods including Cod
roe, Salmon roe and Onikama a type of boiled fish paste. Souvenirs
include carved wooden bears, carved wooden dolls, and various candies.
Access to Noboribestu via train to Noboribetsu Station takes approximately
one hour and ¥3850 from Sapporo. Donan and Chuo Bus Companies operate
eleven direct buses per day from Sapporo Station to Noboribetsu. The
one way trip costs ¥1900 and takes between two and three hours.
If driving from Sapporo or Shin Chitose Airport, the fastest way is
using the Doo Expressway, then taking the "Noboribetsu Higashi" exit.
The distance From Sapporo, is about one hundred (100) km and the expressway
toll for a family car is approximately ¥3000.
The Noboribetsu Tourist Information Center can
be reached at:
Noboribetsu Tourist Association
Ph: 0143-84-3311 |
English
Located
on the Pacific Ocean side of Hokkaido and close to Muroran, Noboribetsu
has various 
