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Noboribetsu

Day trip from Sapporo
Stays
  1. Jigokudani, Noboribetsu Onsen on June 11st, 2019
  2. Dai-ichi Takimotokan
  3. Spa Noboribetu／登別第一滝本館 - panoramio
  4. Oyunuma River Natural Footbath
  5. Noboribetsu & Usuzan - Noboribetsu7129

A hot spring town beside a steaming volcanic valley.

Worth a day?

Yes. The day is a short limited express ride to Hell Valley, a steaming volcanic valley crossed by wooden walkways, then a bus to the hot spring town. It is a poor choice for travelers who want a city day with shops or nightlife.

Pick your pace

Noboribetsu works as a slow day or a full one. Choose the pace that fits yours and the stops that suit it come first. Nothing is removed.

楽EasyShort stops and plenty of time to sit.歩ActiveWalks, outdoor places and more ground.寺CultureTemples, museums and history, with the reason for each.食FoodStreet food, sweets and a proper meal between sights.

Not sure? Start with Easy.

A day in 3 stops

In the order that suits your pace.

  1. 2 hMorningJigokudani Hell Valley walk 地A boardwalk through a steaming volcanic valley with colours and hot streams.
  2. 2 hAfternoonNoboribetsu hot spring day bath 湯Several hotels sell a bath-only ticket. The water comes in many colours and types.
  3. 1.5 hAfternoonDemon statues and the hot spring street 鬼A small street with demon statues, foot baths and snack shops.

How to get there

From Sapporo

FastestJR Hokkaido, Limited Express Hokuto or Suzuran → JR Noboribetsu Station

Time
70 min
Changes
None
Seat
Reservation needed
  1. Take the Hokuto or Suzuran limited express from JR Sapporo Station to JR Noboribetsu Station.
  2. At the station forecourt, board a Donan Bus for Noboribetsu Onsen (one source names route NA or NB).
  3. Get off at the onsen stop, then walk or take a taxi to Jigokudani (Hell Valley).

Coming back. Take the Donan Bus from the onsen back to JR Noboribetsu Station, then a limited express to Sapporo. One source suggests the 16:00 or 17:00 bus, and one notes a last bus from the station around 20:47; check the Donan Bus and JR timetables before you go.

Typical times. Check the timetable before you go.

Stay a night

Sleep in Sapporo and come by train for a day trip, since the trip takes about 70 minutes each way; stay a night at Noboribetsu Onsen only if you want to use the hot spring baths in the evening.

Stay in NoboribetsuNoboribetsu's onsen inns are mostly ryokan, with hot-spring baths and multi-course dinners. Staying the night lets you soak in the springs and walk to the Hell Valley trails from the town instead of visiting for the day only.Find stays in Noboribetsu
Sapporo as your basesnow, beer and seafood The train to Noboribetsu takes about 70 minutes.Find stays in Sapporo

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