Noboribetsu Onsen
Medicinal hot water with
universal benefits protected
by the ogres of jigoku
Noboribetsu Onsen was created by an eruption about 10,000 years ago.
Noboribetsu Onsen has healed people suffering from skin and eye diseases since ancient times.
Noboribetsu Onsen offers 10 different types of hot spring water,
including sulfur spring water with a unique aroma typical of hot springs,
and the Karurusu hot spring, which was loved by the Ainu tribe.
Monuments that can be seen throughout the town are the "Yukijin," or demons that live in Jigokudani.
The demons were angered by the gods of Ezo because of their evil deeds against the people,
and were ordered to protect this medicinal hot spring.
In summer, "Oni Hanabi" (firework) is held to pray for people's good health.
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A "department store of hot springs" with a wide variety of spring types
Noboribetsu's hot springs gush forth from Jigokudani (jigoku Valley). Together with the Karurusu Onsen, there are ten different types of hot springs in this area, which are so abundant that they are called the "department store of hot springs. The hot springs are rich in individuality, including sulfur-scented "sulfur springs," brownish-brown "greenish-brown springs," and reddish-brown "iron springs. The hot springs are expected to be effective in treating various ailments such as skin diseases, back pain, and sensitivity to the cold.
The ogres of jigoku, protecting people's lives and health
Statues of ogres welcome you at Noboribetsu station. Their unique and expressive figures can be seen throughout the city. The origin of the name "Jigokudani" (jigoku Valley) seems to have been inspired by the sight of the boiling water, which reminded people of "the jigoku where ogres dwell. Some of the statues are believed to bring power for prosperous business and love. You may also enjoy taking a commemorative photo with them as a souvenir of your trip.