basic information

Noboribetsu is Hokkaido's most famous hot spring resort and its eleven kinds of waters are considered among Japan's best and most effective.

The resort's oldest hotel is the Daiichi Takimotokan, standing next to the Jigokudani. Established in 1858, it now consists of more than half a dozen modern buildings and includes one of Japan's finest indoor baths.

Accessible to hotel guests around the clock (for free) and to everybody else between 9:00 and 17:00 (for 2000 yen), the Takimotokan's bathing facilities feature seven kinds of hot spring waters in numerous baths, pools, rotenburo ("outdoor baths"), waterfalls and jacuzzis.

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how to get there

Noboribetsu's hot spring town is a 15 minute bus ride from Noboribetsu Station. There are one or two buses per hour, and the one way fare is 330 yen. The hot spring town itself is small and walkable.

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news and reports

Noboribetsu Autumn Color Report October 15, 2009

travel community

Popularity of Hot Springs:
Users who have been to Noboribetsu: 107
Users who have been to Hot Springs: 72

1st of 3 most visited sights in Noboribetsu.
231st of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

Ratings for Hot Springs:

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User Rating (by 41 users):	89/100	recommended

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tours and packages

Free Plan Hokkaido Luxury Hotel Stay Two nights' stay in a Junior Suite at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa and a 1-night stay in Noboribetsu.

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