Noboribetsu Onsen Walking Tour
Tour Overview
Explore Noboribetsu Onsen’s geothermal activity!
Welcome to our Noboribetsu Onsen walking tour! We’ll explore how geothermal energy from the nearby Kuttara Volcano powers this remarkable hot spring town while learning about its rich history and onsen culture.
We’ll begin in Jigokudani—“Hell Valley”—where steam vents and bubbling pools showcase the earth’s raw energy. From there, we’ll follow the scenic trail to Oyunuma Pond, a striking sulfurous lake that constantly steams with natural heat. Our walk then continues on to the relaxing Oyunuma Footbath, where you can soak your feet in warm mineral waters—an ideal way to unwind after discovering the natural and cultural wonders of Noboribetsu. We then walk back to into town and say goodbye!
Details
- Availability: March-December
- Duration: 2 hours (9:00-11:00 and 14:00-16:00)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 7 people
- Food and drinks: Please bring water.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available from Noboribetsu train station
- Payment: Cash only. Please pay at the beginning of the tour.
Schedule
9:00-9:30: Walk through Hell Valley to the iron spring pond
9:30-10:30: Continue along the path to Oyunama host spring pond and soak your feet in the footbath
10:30-11:00: Walk back down into town and say goodbye!
Details
- Availability: March-December
- Duration: 2 hours (9:00-11:00 and 14:00-16:00)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Max participants: 7 people
- Food and drinks: Please bring water.
- Pick-up: Free pick-up and drop-off is available from Noboribetsu train station
- Payment: Cash only. Please pay at the beginning of the tour.
Tour Schedule
9:00-9:30: Walk through Hell Valley to the iron spring pond
9:30-10:30: Continue along the path to Oyunama host spring pond and soak your feet in the footbath
10:30-11:00: Walk back down into town and say goodbye!
Know before you go
- This is a physical activity and participants should be able to climb up uneven terrain over a distance of 4km
- Please bring water
- Tour will be either be canceled or postponed (if possible) if bad weather occurs.
- If there is an injury or the guide deems it unsafe to carry on, the tour will finish.
- Please prepare your own insurance as Nobo Tours does not have insurance for its customers.