Onsen Odyssey: Noboribetsu’s Hot Spring Ryokan Havens

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido’s geothermal gem, steams with Jigokudani’s Hell Valley, bear parks, and mineral-rich onsens, offering tourists a soothing retreat 90 minutes from Sapporo. Ryokan here (¥20,000–¥60,000/night) provide tatami rooms, private hot springs, and kaiseki with hairy crab, ideal for relaxing after exploring Date Jidaimura or Lake Kuttara. A short bus from Noboribetsu Station’s JR line, these mid-range to luxury stays feature English support, forest views, and multiple bath types (sulfur, iron), blending Hokkaido’s volcanic soul with timeless hospitality. Whether soaking under snowy pines or savoring shiroi koibito chocolates, these havens immerse you in Noboribetsu’s fiery charm, where steaming waters and mountain calm create a sanctuary far from urban clamor.

1. Dai-ichi Takimotokan

   In Noboribetsu Onsen (¥25,000–¥50,000/night), this ryokan offers 7 onsen types and kaiseki, a 10-minute bus from Noboribetsu Station. Near Hell Valley.

   Dai-ichi Takimotokan on Google

   

   
   

2. Noboribetsu Sekisui Tei

   In Noboribetsu Onsen (¥20,000–¥45,000/night), this ryokan has open-air onsens and buffet dining, a 15-minute bus from Noboribetsu Station. Near Bear Park.

   Noboribetsu Sekisui Tei on Google

   

   
   

3. Yumoto Noboribetsu

   In Noboribetsu Onsen (¥20,000–¥40,000/night), this ryokan offers tatami suites and onsen baths, a 12-minute bus from Noboribetsu Station. Near Jigokudani.

   Yumoto Noboribetsu on Google

   

   
   

Location Benefits: Noboribetsu’s JR and buses link to Sapporo (90 minutes). Walkable Hell Valley, bear parks, and onsens offer relaxation, with seafood dining enhancing the volcanic vibe.