Noboribetsu Travel Guide

  Noboribetsu Jigokudani
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  • Noboribetsu Jigokudani
      Noboribetsu Jigokudani
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  • Hell Valley
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Date jidaimura or Edo wonderland

Date jidaimura or Edo wonderland, Noboribetsu

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Hell Valley (Jigokudani)

Hell Valley (Jigokudani), Noboribetsu

 aukahkay Says:  Imagine going to hell in Hokkaido? Hell Valley (Jigokudani) is so named because of the spewing sulphurous streams, sulphur fumes and other volcanic activity. I was particularly intrigued by a signboard which said that the water from Hell Valley is good for curing eye... 

Bear farm

Bear farm, Noboribetsu

 hanbert Says:  Maintain approx 160 bears into 2 confined areas, one is for the adult bear and the other is the young bear. You can buy bear snack from the farm to feed them, they will display all sorts of action (waving, standing on one foot, rolling, etc) to get your attention and food.To... 

Jigokudani - Hell Vally

Jigokudani - Hell Vally, Noboribetsu

 hanbert Says:  Also known as Hell Vally, strong sulfurous streams venting out from the earth. It forms a interesting sight during winter when hottest area cover with steam and the further area covers with snowBefore the road into the helly vally, there is a local guide office, you can... 

Jigokudani ("Hell Valley")

Jigokudani ("Hell Valley"), Noboribetsu

 sunnywong Says:  Jigokudani or "Hell Valley" is a spectacular, appropriately named valley, which displays hot steam vents, sulfurous streams and other volcanic activities. It is one source of Noboribetsu's hot spring waters. From the valley, there are attractive hiking trails through the... 

Hell Valley

Hell Valley, Noboribetsu

 RyersonU Says:  See the smokes flying around!!! 

Bear Farm

Bear Farm, Noboribetsu

 sycyuen Says:  You may think that bears are wild. They could be cute as well. In the bear farm, you could feed them with food (some cookies or carrots, 100 yen/bag). They return you by some funny gestures. Yes, all bear may have different funny actions.There is a bear museum in this farm.... 

Hot spring street in Noboribetsu

Hot spring street in Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu

 sycyuen Says:  There are many souvenir shops in the street. Information centre can be found in the street. Of course, hotels are there, too. The street is not so long. Don't worry.From the street, you could go to bear farm and hell valley easily. Therefore, I recommend you to have a night... 

Hell Valley

Hell Valley, Noboribetsu

 sycyuen Says:  Go to Hell. You may find this offensive. Let me explain this.In general, hot springs in Japan are divided into 2 kinds. One is for bath and called "bath". Another is for watch and called "hell". There are quite a number of hotels around Hell Valley in Noboribetsu. Don't... 

Noboribetsu Jigoxudani

Noboribetsu Jigoxudani, Noboribetsu

 Fish_Fish Says:  Jigoxudani is an volcano that has been exploded 10,000 years ago. The size is over 450 meter wide. There are still lot of steam coming out. Tourist can freely visit there 30 years ago but fence was built and only design route for tourist becasue of the safy reason. 

Ainu Culture 5

Ainu Culture 5, Noboribetsu

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Ainu Culture 4

Ainu Culture 4, Noboribetsu

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Ainu Culture 3

Ainu Culture 3, Noboribetsu

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Ainu Culture 2

Ainu Culture 2, Noboribetsu

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Ainu Culture 1

Ainu Culture 1, Noboribetsu

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Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, Noboribetsu

 vincentf Says:  It is a recreated ancient Japanese village with a main theme on ninjas. A must-see attraction is a live-action show on ninjas. Unfortunately, the narration is in Japanese. 

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My dad with the giant crab

My dad with the giant crab, Noboribetsu

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Fishy Market!!

Fishy Market!!, Noboribetsu

 RyersonU Says:  Awesome.. and fresh sashimi.. Uni and the "Japanese King" Crab sashimi...freshly made!! took out from the tank by myself 

Seafood Market near Noboribetsu

Seafood Market near Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu

 vincentf Says:  This is where most Hong Kong tour operators will take you to sample the famed Hokkaido crabs and other seafood taken around this area. Each crab will cost you 10,000yen each. Putting the crab into a hot pot (shabu shabu). The soup is absolutely marvellous. 

Off The Beaten Path  

A street

A street, Noboribetsu

 RyersonU Says:  walk around the area/neighbourhood, and u have find something surprising.I was there in mid-may, and i find a sakura tree...First time to see sakura. (Although it's small) 

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Q:  Hi... any recommendation for accommodation in Noboribetsu? Looking for ryokan with meals inclusive breakfast/dinner and most... 

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Hot Spring in Noboribetsu

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 There are over 200 hot spring in Hokkaido and Noboribetsu is the most popular one. Over 11 kinds of spring water exclusively there. Toruist can dress up in the traditional bath cloth and walk on the... 

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Noboribetsu - Famed Hot Springs Resort

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 Noboribetsu is one of the top hot spring resorts in Japan. Its attractions include Hell Valley and the Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura. The resort is located about half way between Sapporo and Hakodate. 

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Noboribetsu

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 In Noboribetsu, you may learn Japanese culture in various way. First of all, put on Japanese style clothing provided by the hotel. Take a Japanese dinner. Finally, take a japanese bath. Learn other's... 

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My Hokkaido Trip

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Noboribetsu. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Noboributsu - Hokkaido

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 A good break between Sapporo and Hakodate (2hrs train from Sapporo, 1 hr train to Hakodate). This place is quite compact and most of the places of interest are close by. From JR Noboribetsu Station ,... 

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