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How to get to Noboribetsu

By train

Noboribetsu Station is a major station on the main railway line between Hakodate and Sapporo, one hour and 3850 Yen from Sapporo and two hours and 6190 Yen from Hakodate by limited express train.

By bus

Donan Bus and Chuo Bus operate about eleven direct buses per day from Sapporo Station to Noboribetsu. The one way trip costs 1900 Yen and takes between two and three hours.

There are also infrequent buses between Lake Toya and Noboribetsu, operated by Donan Bus.

By car

The quickest access from Sapporo or Shin Chitose Airport is by Doo Expressway, using the "Noboribetsu Higashi" exit. From Sapporo, the distance is about 100 kilometers and the expressway tolls for a regular car roughly 3,000 Yen.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current Yen exchange rate, click here.

 
Orientation

The railway station, JR Noboribetsu Station, is located in the city's urban center close to the ocean, while the hot spring area and Jigokudani are a 10-15 minute car or bus ride from the station inland into the hills.

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