Noboribetsu
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Noboribetsu (登別) is a city in Iburi, Hokkaido, Japan. For most visitors the main target is the hot spring village of Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉), 6 km inland from Noboribetsu. The vast majority of (Japanese) tourists are drawn to the 11 types of water found in the local hot springs. Water contains sulfur and iron. The nearest airport is Sapporo's New Chitose Airport, served by Donan Bus direct to Noboribetsu (¥1,170). You can also take a train directly from the airport.
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe nearest airport is Sapporo's New Chitose Airport, served by Donan Bus direct to Noboribetsu (¥1,170). You can also take a train directly from the airport. 42.45195141.1805731 Noboribetsu station (登別駅). (updated Sep 2025) is centrally located in Noboribetsu town and 5.5km from the Onsen. Take a local bus (which might not connect well with the train), or a local taxi (￥2000 in 2025) to get to the Onsen. Limited express service is frequent (approximately hourly). Take the limited express Hokuto from Hakodate (2h 30min). From Tohoku and the rest of Japan, change for the Hokuto at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. Note that seat reservations are mandatory. Take the limited express Hokuto or Suzuran from JR Sapporo station (1h 20min). Seat reservations are mandatory. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative than the train, these two companies run services from Sapporo: Local buses leave from in front of the Noboribetsu JR station twice-hourly. Takes about 20 minutes to reach the Onsen....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The main sights of Noboribetsu Onsen can be seen easily on foot. Sensible footwear is highly advisable as this area gets a lot of snow. Some of the paths around Hell Valley can be impassable even in Spring. Get wet! The area boasts a huge number of hot spring resorts in all shapes and sizes. The majority are within walking distance from the bus station. If staying overnight it is de rigueur to wander around town dressed in yukata. The town has plenty of souvenir shops and there is an abundance of demon related paraphernalia to take home. Bath salts are also very popular. Keep an eye out for locally made beer, the cans come in blue or red and have a demon motif.
Money & Budget
The town has plenty of souvenir shops and there is an abundance of demon related paraphernalia to take home. Bath salts are also very popular. Keep an eye out for locally made beer, the cans come in blue or red and have a demon motif.
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Glimpses of Noboribetsu
a couple of statues sitting in the middle of a forest
a mountain covered in snow and brown grass
brown and gray mountains under white clouds during daytime
a blue lake surrounded by snow covered mountains
Sun peeking out from behind the clouds at Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, Japan.
A mountain covered in snow with a sky background
a house in the middle of a forest surrounded by trees
a small pond surrounded by rocks and trees
a bird perched on a tree branch in the mountains
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a couple of statues sitting in the middle of a forest
a mountain covered in snow and brown grass
brown and gray mountains under white clouds during daytime