Japan

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

How to Get There

🛫 From New Chitose Airport (CTS)

  • By Train: JR Rapid Airport to Minami-Chitose → JR Limited Express to Noboribetsu Station (~70 min, ¥3,000)

  • By Car: Approx. 60–70 min via Hokkaido Expressway (~80 km)

🚕 From Noboribetsu Station to Onsen Area

  • Bus (~15 min, ¥350) or taxi (~10 min, ~¥2,000)

📝 Tips:

  • Once you leave Noboribetsu Station, turn right and walk about 1–2 minutes to the bus stop.

  • Have ¥350 in cash per person ready for the bus fare. If you don’t have exact change, the bus has a machine that auto-generates change.

  • Staff may sell tickets while you queue to speed up boarding.

  • Buses are very crowded, especially for day-trippers. If you're carrying luggage, don’t worry—there is a dedicated luggage space on board.

Must-Visit Attractions

  • Jigokudani (Hell Valley) – Famous hot spring valley with steaming vents and sulfuric landscapes

  • Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura – Edo-period themed samurai & ninja village

  • Oyunuma & Oyunuma River Foot Bath – Natural hot spring lake and free foot bath in the forest

  • Noboribetsu Bear Park – Home to Hokkaido’s brown bears (ropeway access)

  • Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe – Aquarium with underwater tunnels and dolphin shows

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Trip Recommendation

  • Day Trip: Ideal for those short on time—focus on Hell Valley, Oyunuma Foot Bath, and Jidaimura

  • 2D1N Stay: Best for a relaxing experience—enjoy an onsen stay at Dai-ichi Takimotokan or Noboribetsu Grand Hotel

Useful Tips

✅ Bring a towel for the foot bath
✅ Avoid strong sulfuric smell areas if sensitive
✅ Book onsen hotels early, especially in peak seasons
✅ JR Hokkaido Pass covers train travel from Sapporo/New Chitose

Check out the Noboribetsu Itinerary - Day Trip!

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