Jigokudani and Oyunuma. One of Hokkaido's best-known hot spring areas
| From Tomakomai Station | By car about 40 min (about 49 km by road) Estimated from road map data. Traffic lights, congestion and winter roads can make it take longer. |
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| Area | Shiraoi, Noboribetsu, Muroran & Toya |
| Our photos | 2015, 2017 |
| Map | Route from Tomakomai Station / Open map |
What is Noboribetsu Onsen like?
Noboribetsu Onsen, in Noboribetsu City, is one of the leading hot spring areas in Hokkaido. At Jigokudani (Hell Valley), the remains of a volcanic explosion crater, you can see rugged terrain with rising white steam up close from the walking trail.
Nearby is Oyunuma, a steaming pond, and in the hot spring town there is Enma-do Hall, which enshrines an oni (demon). Noboribetsu is also known for having many types of hot spring water.
Getting there from Tomakomai and travel time
From JR Tomakomai Station, it takes about 40 min by car. The distance is about 49 km by road.
Travel times are estimates based on the road distance from map data (OpenStreetMap), assuming an average speed of about 55 km/h (about 70 km/h for routes longer than 40 km). Traffic lights, traffic jams and winter road conditions can make the trip longer. Please check the latest road information before you go.
How people living in Tomakomai can enjoy it
From Tomakomai, it is within day-trip distance if you use the expressway, and you can also use the day bathing service at hotels. Our president visited in 2015 and 2017.
Having a famous hot spring area as “an easy place to go on a day off” is one of the luxuries of living near Tomakomai.
Our photo record
Our president visited in May 2015 and March 2017 and recorded about 273 photos.
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Photos: Banana House Inc. (taken by our president). Do not reuse without permission.
Our photo records and timestamp certificates
The 12 photos in this article were taken on site by our president. We list the SHA-256 hashes of the published files and have them signed by timestamp authorities (DateSealed, DigiCert, Sectigo)(First certified: 2026-11-03 12:40 JST). A signature shows that the same file existed before that time; it does not prove the date the photo was taken.
You can check the signature and hash of each photo from its timestamp certificate. To see whether a photo you saved matches our records, use the photo timestamp verification page (Japanese) .
Frequently asked questions
Can anyone see Jigokudani at Noboribetsu Onsen?
Yes. There are walking trails and observation decks, so you can walk around and see it.
Nearby spots
- Kojohama Onsen (about 7 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 40 min)
- Inkura Falls (about 22 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 45 min)
- Lake Toya and Orofure Pass (about 24 km in a straight line / from Tomakomai Station about 1 h 15 min)
Looking for a home or selling in Tomakomai?
“Lake Shikotsu or Noboribetsu on weekends”, “I want to live near the airport”: we suggest areas that fit the way you want to live. We also help with selling and vacant houses.
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