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Hot springs in Noboribetsu

3Springs
78°CAvg temp
3Public baths
1Free entry
3Near train
12 hotels nearby4 dining options nearby1 convenience stores nearby21 attractions nearby
Dai-ichi Takimotokan, Noboribetsu

Dai-ichi Takimotokan

Noboribetsu · Hokkaido

60°CPublic Bath

One of Hokkaido's most celebrated bathhouses. Dai-ichi Takimotokan channels water from seven distinct mineral springs into 35 pools spread across multiple floors. Indoor halls open onto outdoor rotenburo overlooking the steam-filled valley below. Day visitors are welcome without an overnight stay.

資料館前 · 7.4 km

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Noboribetsu Onsen, Noboribetsu

Noboribetsu Onsen

Noboribetsu · Hokkaido

85°CPublic Bath

Hokkaido's most famous onsen town, built around a dramatic volcanic crater called Jigokudani, which means Hell Valley. Nine distinct spring types bubble up from beneath the valley floor. The sulfurous steam rising from the crater creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Japan. This is where you go when you want to feel the earth still working.

資料館前 · 7.4 km

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Noboribetsu Jigokudani, NoboribetsuFREE

Noboribetsu Jigokudani

Noboribetsu · Hokkaido

90°CPublic Bath

The volcanic crater valley at the heart of Noboribetsu Onsen, Hokkaido. Jigokudani means Hell Valley. The 11-hectare crater discharges about 10,000 tonnes of spring water daily. The landscape of fumaroles, boiling pools, and mineral-stained cliffs is raw and dramatic. A 20-minute walking path through the valley is free to all visitors and is one of the most extraordinary landscapes you can walk through in Japan.

第一滝本前 · 0.5 km

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes, Noboribetsu has 1 free hot spring you can visit without an entrance fee. Check individual listings for current access details.

Hot springs in Noboribetsu average around 78°C. Individual springs range from relaxing warm baths to intensely hot therapeutic pools — always check the temperature rating before entering.

From Tokyo, take the Hokkaido Shinkansen to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto (about 240 min). Limited Express Hokuto to Noboribetsu Station, then Donan Bus (~20 min). Total journey time is approximately 300 minutes.

Yes. Noboribetsu has 3 public baths well-suited to first-time onsen visitors. Rinse thoroughly before entering, no swimming, and keep noise to a minimum.

Year-round. Winter (Dec–Feb) for snow-covered landscapes and quieter crowds; summer avoids the humidity of southern Japan. Autumn foliage peaks mid-October. is considered the ideal time to visit Noboribetsu. Hot springs are a year-round attraction — winter visits are especially popular as the contrast between cold air and hot water creates a uniquely atmospheric soak.

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About hot springs in Noboribetsu

Hokkaido's premier onsen resort town, built around the dramatic Jigoku-dani (Hell Valley) volcanic crater. Nine distinct spring types bubble up from the valley floor, feeding bathhouses that have operated since the Meiji era.