Noboribetsu, Hot spring resort town in Hokkaido, Japan
Noboribetsu features eleven different types of thermal waters emerging from Jigokudani Valley, each containing distinct mineral compositions for therapeutic purposes.
The city received its official designation in 1919 and developed around its thermal springs, becoming a major wellness destination in northern Japan.
The local mythology includes stories of oni demons inhabiting the volcanic valley, represented by eleven statues placed throughout the town streets.
Visitors can reach Noboribetsu by taking a train from Sapporo station, with the journey lasting approximately two hours through Hokkaido landscapes.
The Oyunuma River provides natural foot baths where people can soak their feet in thermal waters while walking through the surrounding forest.
Location: Iburi Subprefecture
Location: Hokkaido
Inception: April 1, 1919
Shares border with: Muroran, Date, Sobetsu, Shiraoi
Website: https://city.noboribetsu.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 42.41275,141.10658
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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Raiba-dake
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Noboribetsu City Historical Museum
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