Noboribetsu, Hot spring resort town in Hokkaido, Japan
Description
Noboribetsu is a city in Hokkaido centered on thermal springs that emerge from volcanic geology beneath the surrounding hills. The town contains numerous bathing facilities and lodges where visitors can experience the warm mineral-rich waters in various settings.
History
The city was officially established in 1919 and grew around its thermal springs. It developed into a wellness destination that attracted people seeking the therapeutic benefits of the warm waters.
Culture
The local mythology includes stories of oni demons inhabiting the volcanic valley, represented by eleven statues placed throughout the town streets.
Practical
The city is accessible by train from Sapporo with a journey of about two hours through Hokkaido landscapes. Many bathing facilities are within walking distance of each other, allowing visitors to experience several locations in a single day.
Did you know?
The Oyunuma River offers natural foot baths where people can soak their feet in thermal waters while walking through the surrounding forest. This free activity lets visitors experience the waters' benefits in a simple way.
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Noboribetsu Bear Park
9.6 km
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe
7.8 km
Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
7.2 km
室蘭港フェリーターミナル
14.5 km
Chikiumisaki Lighthouse
15.1 km
Muroran City Hall
15.4 km中嶋神社 (室蘭市)
9.5 km
新登別大橋
7.1 kmChiri Yukie Memorial Museum
6.6 km
室蘭市青少年科学館
15.5 km
Horobetsu Dam
2.4 km
Katta Shrine
349 m
Mount Bokoi-fuji
14.1 km
Raiba-dake
12.1 km
Noboribetsu City Historical Museum
2.2 km
Ayoro Hana Lighthouse
8.9 km
入江運動公園
14.8 kmSenkō-ji
447 m室蘭岳山麓総合公園
8.7 km
Kuttara
9.7 km
Jigokudani
10.1 km
Kiran
10 kmTaishō Jigoku - Taisho geyser
10.3 km室蘭花の丘パークゴルフクラブ
10.5 kmNoboribetsu Country Club
8.6 kmおうまのカスタネット
10.1 kmWork of art
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