Noboribetsu Onsen

What it is

• A major hot spring resort located within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
• The area produces ten thousand tons of spring water daily across nine different varieties.
• The name is derived from the Ainu word Nupur-pet.
• The surrounding primeval forest is a designated national natural monument.

What to see

• Jigokudani is the largest volcanic source area for the local hot springs.
• Hiyoriyama is an active volcano standing three hundred and seventy-seven meters high.
• Oyunuma is a sulfurous pond formed by a volcanic eruption.
• A ropeway connects the town to a local bear park.

When to go

• The Noboribetsu Jigoku Festival is held annually during the month of August.

Getting there

• The resort is located approximately six kilometers from Noboribetsu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.