[2024 Noboribetsu Attraction] Travel Guide for Oyunuma Pond (Updated Nov)
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Address:
Noboribetsu, Noboribetsu Onsen, Noboribetsu City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 hour
Phone:
+81 143-84-3311
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Japan is located in East Asia, with a long history and unique regional style. 🗾🏯 The ancient buildings here, such as the Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto 🏞️, showcase a rich cultural heritage. It is often called the Land of Cherry Blossoms 🌸, and cherry blossom viewing in spring is very beautiful!
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🎉 Route Suggestion: Deep Exploration of Hokkaido 🌲
Day 1: Arrive in Sapporo 🛫 - New Chitose Airport Pickup 🚘 - Check in to a hotel in Sapporo 🏨
Arrive in the heart of Hokkaido, Sapporo, and start your dream journey!
Day 2: Noboribetsu Hell Valley 🔥 - Oyunuma 💦 - Cape Chikyu 🌍 - Lake Toya Cruise 🚤 - Lake Toya Onsen ♨️
Traverse the mysterious Hell Valley, experience the grandeur of nature and the comfort of hot springs, and enjoy the tranquility of Lake Toya.
Day 3: Silo Observatory 🌄 - Otaru Tenguyama 🗻 - Otaru Canal 🚣♂️ - Otaru Music Box Museum 🎶 - Asari 🌸 - Tanukikoji Shopping Street 🛍️
Stroll along the ancient canal in Otaru, listen to the melodious music box tunes, and explore the flower sea in Asari and the bustling Tanukikoji.
Day 4: Private transfer to New Chitose Airport in Sapporo 🚘🛫
End your wonderful Hokkaido trip, and return home with fond memories.
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Must-Visit Attractions:
🚢 Otaru Canal: Stroll along the canal, admire the retro shops and charming street lamps, and feel like you've traveled through time.
🌋 Noboribetsu Hell Valley: Explore the unique volcanic valley landscape, with steaming hot springs and breathtaking natural wonders.
🛍️ Tanukikoji Shopping Street: A historic shopping street in Hokkaido, with a variety of specialty shops and delicious food, a great place for shopping.
❄️ Otaru Tenguyama: Filming location of the movie "Love Letter," with picturesque winter snow scenes and a romantic atmosphere.
🎶 Otaru Music Box Museum: A collection of music boxes from around the world, with melodious tunes that transport you to a dreamy musical world.
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**Notes**:
- November in Japan is cool and pleasant 🍁, but be sure to bring a warm coat.
- When tasting local food 🍣, choose restaurants with good hygiene.
- Be sure to obtain a Japanese visa 📖 before traveling to avoid affecting your trip.
- When buying souvenirs 🎁, compare prices to avoid being misled by high prices.
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🛤️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at New Chitose Airport in Sapporo, transfer to your hotel in Sapporo, and rest to adjust to the time difference.
Day 2: Explore the unique landscape of Noboribetsu Jigokudani -> Experience the charm of the Oyunuma hot spring -> Admire the magnificent scenery of Cape Chikyu -> Take a cruise on Lake Toya -> Relax in the soothing hot springs of Lake Toya.
Day 3: Climb to the top of the Silo Observatory for a panoramic view -> Visit Mount Tengu in Otaru and experience the fusion of nature and history -> Stroll along the Otaru Canal and enjoy the exotic atmosphere -> Visit the Otaru Music Box Museum and listen to the beautiful melodies -> Visit the quiet village of Asari -> Shop at Tanukikoji Shopping Street.
Day 4: Depending on your flight time, a private car will take you to New Chitose Airport in Sapporo, ending your pleasant trip to Hokkaido.
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🧳 Travel checklist: Must-have items for your trip to Japan!
📞 SIM card, plug adapter: Roaming with a domestic SIM card is too expensive, so it's more convenient to get a local SIM card. The plugs are different, so you'll need an adapter.
🪪 ID, wallet: Don't forget your passport and visa, and bring some cash and a credit card so you can shop and eat without worry.
👔 Clothes, charger: Japan is a bit chilly in November, so bring a jacket to keep warm. A phone charger is also important so you can take photos and share the beautiful scenery at any time.
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Explore the mysterious Noboribetsu Hell Valley.
The Noboribetsu Hell Valley is located in the northeast corner of the Noboribetsu Onsen area in Hokkaido. It is a spectacular volcanic crater with a diameter of about 450 meters, created by the eruption of Mount Hiyori. The valley is full of countless vents, constantly erupting hot gases and hot springs. This desolate and mysterious scene is reminiscent of hell, hence the name "Hell Valley".
Hell Valley attracts many tourists with its unique landscape. There is a trail in the valley. Tourists only need 10 to 15 minutes to easily complete a tour around the valley. At night, there is a "Ghost Fire Road" lighting installation, allowing tourists to stroll in a dreamlike atmosphere. In addition, there is a trail leading to Oyunuma, which allows tourists to further appreciate the vastness and magnificence of nature.
The origin of Noboribetsu Hell Valley can be traced back to volcanic activities about 15,000 years ago, and the steam eruption that occurred about 8,000 years ago created the wonders of Oyunuma and Hell Valley. The most recent eruption occurred about 200 years ago.
With its unique landscape and geological value, Noboribetsu Hell Valley has won the "Top 100 Fragrance Scenery", "Hokkaido Heritage", and "Top 100 Japanese Red Leaf Scenic Spots" and other honors. At the same time, it is also listed as one of the "Recommended National Forests of Beautiful Japan", attracting tourists from home and abroad to come and see its style.
Noboribetsu Onsen, located in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, has been famous since the Edo period. In the Meiji era, hot spring hotels sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain, making the area a rapidly rising resort for recuperation and tourism. Today, Noboribetsu Onsen has always been among the top in the "Top 100 Japanese Hot Springs·Comprehensive Ranking" and is a famous hot spring resort in Japan. Its name comes from the Ainu language, meaning a river with rich water color.
Noboribetsu Onsen is known for its daily natural outflow of about 10,000 tons and 9 types of spring quality of about 3,000 liters per minute. It is known as the "department store of hot springs" and provides tourists with a rich and diverse hot spring experience. Hell Valley, as the main source of Noboribetsu Onsen, its abundant hot spring water nourishes the entire hot spring area, allowing tourists to enjoy the nourishment and comfort of the hot springs.
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When you're in Noboribetsu, make sure to check out the Oyunuma Pond!
Noboribetsu features a remnant of an active volcanic crater---Oyunuma Pond, which is a hot spring marsh emitting the smell of sulfur every day, located just behind the Hell Valley of Noboribetsu Onsen.
Entering from the entrance of Hell Valley, you can soon see Oyunuma Pond. Walking along the Oyunuma Pond trail for about 20 minutes, you'll reach the Oyunuma Pond Lookout, where you can view the entire landscape of the pond. Following the downhill trail, it takes only five minutes to reach the Oyunuma Pond area.
There are fewer visitors to Oyunuma Pond compared to Hell Valley, and the smell of sulfur is quite strong. It's not advisable to stay too long in this area, but it's okay to linger for a while when it's windy.
The active volcano surrounding Oyunuma Pond has an elevation of only 366 meters and is still an active volcano that occasionally emits white smoke from its summit. According to local folklore, fishermen in the past would predict the weather at sea based on the direction of the wind blowing the smoke from the summit and the amount of thick clouds, which is a very interesting piece of knowledge.