The Dai-ichi Takimotokan Hotel, founded in 1858 by Kinzo Takimoto for his ailing wife Sata, is Noboribetsu’s oldest hot spring resort. Kinzo, a former carpenter from Edo, built a small hut by the spring so Sata could bathe and recover from her illness - an act of devotion that became the foundation of Noboribetsu Onsen itself.

Over time, the inn grew in popularity, welcoming everyone from local Ainu to samurai stationed nearby, and helped establish the area as one of Japan’s leading hot spring destinations.

Today, Dai-ichi Takimotokan remains one of the most expansive resorts in Noboribetsu, with a vast variety of baths to enjoy. Its location is unmatched: directly in front of Noboribetsu Jigokudani, closer to this dramatic “Hell Valley” than any other ryokan.

Guests also have easy access to the Gokuraku Street shopping district and the Donan Bus Noboribetsu-Onsen Bus Terminal, just a seven-minute walk away.

The hot spring complex spans an impressive 5,000 square meters in a dedicated annex, featuring 35 different baths for guests to enjoy.

In Noboribetsu, the hot springs are rich in sulfur, giving the waters their signature milky hue.

The mineral quality of the Alum Spring (rich in sodium sulfate) makes it strongly acidic.

Sodium Spring. Also called the “Beauty Bath” because the sodium bicarbonate makes the skin smooth.

The acidic Kinzo Founder’s Pool is strongly bactericidal and is said to be excellent for skin disorders and diabetes.

Guests can soak in the baths at any time of day or night, except during daily cleaning. Stay overnight and you’re free to enjoy unlimited bathing whenever you like.

Opened in 2020, the accommodations focus on traditional Japanese-style and twin rooms. Guests can also choose open-air bath rooms with views of the hot springs and Hell Valley, pet-friendly rooms, or spacious triples, ensuring options to suit every need.

Served here is fresh seafood from around Hokkaido Prefecture, plus a wide variety of cuisine, including meat dishes, vegetable dishes, and Asian cuisine made by chefs from Vietnam and Myanmar.

You can choose from a buffet-style menu or a traditional Japanese course for dinner. Meals can be had either in semi-private rooms or brought back to guest rooms for further privacy.

One guest from France commented:
“With the wonderful baths and hospitable staff, this facility made for a splendid stay.”

Once you check in, ease the wear and tear of your travels in the hot springs, eat dinner, take a scenic night walk around the hot spring village, and end your day with another relaxing bath!

Before leaving to explore Hell Valley and its surrounding nature the next day, you can wake up for another dip in the hot springs and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Why not spend some time taking advantage of all that these hot springs have to offer?

・Rate: from 15,150 yen (two people to a room) for a one-night, two-day stay
・Guest Rooms: 393 rooms
・Baths: three open-air baths for men, four open-air baths for women, no private open-air baths available
・Check-in: from 2:00 p.m., Check-out: until 10:00 a.m. *times may vary depending on the booked package
・Language Support: English, Korean, Chinese and Hindi. The official website also has English, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified).
・Reservation Methods: over the phone, through the official website, through various booking sites, and through travel agencies.
・Access: Take a 15-minute ride on the Noboribetsu bound bus from JR Noboribetsu Station. Then, it’s a seven-minute walk from the bus stop “Noboribetsu Onsen”. A 15-minute car ride when taking the Doo Expressway to the Noboribetsu-Higashi Interchange.

The Meito no Yado Park Hotel Miyabitei is built directly above its own bubbling hot spring source. It is a 10-minute walk from the Donan Bus Noboribetsu Onsen Terminal and only 5 minutes on foot from Noboribetsu Hell Valley.

Hot spring water gradually becomes more acidic as it’s exposed to air, which diminishes its quality. For this reason, the sooner the water flows into the bath after leaving the ground, the better.

With this in mind, the inn was constructed right over the source to ensure guests can enjoy baths filled with the freshest, highest-quality mineral water. The property features five types of baths, each offering spring water that is fresh, concentrated, and exceptionally pure thanks to the proximity of the source.

Many of the hot spring inns in Noboribetsu Hot Springs offer day-use of the baths, but this inn only allows overnight guests to use its facilities. For that reason, the baths are rarely crowded.

There are various types of guestrooms: Japanese, Western, and a combination of the two. Choose from accommodation that fits your needs.

Dinner is served buffet-style, with around 40 dishes spanning Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisines. Many feature seasonal vegetables and the rich bounty of the surrounding mountains and sea.

One guest from Israel praised the meals, saying, “Both the breakfast and dinner buffet were exceptional.”

・Number of guest rooms: 156
・Baths: One open-air bath each for men and women (no private open-air baths)
・Check-in/Check-out: Check-in from 2 PM; check-out by 10 AM (times may vary by plan)
・Languages: Partial English support available on the website
・Reservations: By phone, official website, booking sites, or travel agencies
・Access: 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station to Noboribetsu Onsen; 10 minutes on foot from Donan Bus Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal; 15 minutes by car from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Hokkaido Expressway

The Noboribetsu Grand Hotel, established in 1938, has long been regarded as one of Noboribetsu Onsen’s most luxurious guesthouses. Conveniently located just a one-minute walk from the Noboribetsu Bus Terminal and a 10-minute stroll from Noboribetsu Hell Valley, it offers both comfort and easy access to the area’s highlights.

The indoor bath features a striking pure-white dome and high-set windows that allow streams of natural light to pour in, creating a serene, almost ethereal atmosphere. Its design reflects the modern architectural style of the early 20th century. At the center lies a large circular bath, surrounded by three smaller baths.

The central bath and one of the smaller baths are filled with salt mineral water, while the other two offer a sulfur spring bath and an iron-rich mineral bath, both known for their skin benefits.

Guests can also enjoy the open-air bath, now enhanced with a sauna facility following its renovation in August 2022.

It is possible to enjoy bathing in privacy as some guestrooms have their own outdoor baths, a few being artificial radium spas.

Dinner is served in courses, including options like a crab course or banquet-style dining, all prepared with fresh Hokkaido seafood, meat, and vegetables.

The buffet features a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes, with creative crossovers such as Japanese dishes prepared Western-style and Western dishes prepared Japanese-style. Breakfast is also offered buffet-style, with dozens of items to choose from.

At the buffet, guests can enjoy freshly grilled beef steaks and crispy tempura prepared right before their eyes by an in-house chef. One American guest praised the hotel, saying: “A beautiful hotel in an ideal location! The room, food, and hot spring were all amazing!”

・Guest Rooms: 236
・Baths: Three open-air baths for men; four open-air baths for women (no private open-air baths)
・Check-in/Check-out: Check-in from 3 PM; check-out by 10 AM (times may vary by package)
・Language Support: English, Korean, and Chinese; official website available in English
・Reservations: By phone, official website, booking sites, or travel agencies
・Access: 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station to “Noboribetsu Onsen” bus stop, followed by a one-minute walk; 15 minutes by car from the Noboribetsu-Higashi IC on the Doo Expressway

Oyado Kiyomizuya is a traditional Japanese inn, quietly nestled in the inner part of Noboribetsu Onsen Village. It is a nine-minute walk from the “Noboribetsu Onsen” bus stop and just one minute from the “Park Hotel-Mae” stop.

In addition to soothing hot springs, the inn is renowned for its restaurant, which serves exceptional cuisine. Here, guests can immerse themselves in the true charm of peaceful tranquility.

The front entrance is decorated with an embroidered traditional Japanese tatami woven mat flooring that changes in design throughout the seasons.

Inside the guest rooms, guests are greeted by the soothing sounds of a gently flowing river. Every room is equipped with its own bath, toilet, and washstand. Accommodation types include an eight-mat Japanese-style room, spacious two-room Japanese-style suites, Japanese-Western rooms, and even rooms with separate reception areas. With such variety, guests are sure to find the perfect space to suit their needs.

The Japanese-Western-style rooms are recommended for those who want the traditional Japanese experience but are slightly wary of spending most of their time on tatami mat flooring. The comfortability and sensibilities of this room will ensure a peaceful stay.

Many guests found that walking barefoot after enjoying the hot spring was less than ideal. In response, the inn began providing tabi (traditional split-toe Japanese socks) as part of its amenities.

Especially useful during the colder months, this thoughtful touch reflects the inn’s careful attention to guest comfort, one of the reasons Oyado Kiyomizuya is so beloved.

Both breakfast and dinner are served in the comfort of the guest rooms. The meals have earned such high praise that many visitors book a stay specifically to savor the cuisine.

The “generous and delicious Kaiseki course” features 14 items in total, including seven vegetable dishes, a seasonal sashimi platter, and an assortment of grilled specialties. The meal is paired with a three-sake tasting set, perfectly complementing the flavors of the dishes and creating a truly memorable dining experience.

The couple course offers a total of 13 dishes. Out of the 13, couples get three unique dishes catered to each person. Guests can enjoy sharing a multitude of delicious dishes!

The couple’s course featuring Hokkaido hairy crab is a lavish 13-dish meal. Guests can savor both raw and boiled hairy crab, delivered fresh from Hokkaido on the very same day. Within the course, three dishes are prepared especially for each guest, making the experience both luxurious and personalized.

Said to be first used by the Ainu people for medicinal purposes, Noboribetsu Onsen is a long-established hot spring with a history of over 200 years. The fatigue from your travels will melt away with waters that are 100% from the spring source.

A guest from Switzerland raved: “Unwinding in the hot spring before bed made for a very relaxing night’s sleep.”

At the open-air bath, you can enjoy beams of sunlight during the day and a star-filled sky at night. Don’t miss out on this peaceful bathing experience in waters of the highest quality!

Hotel Mahoroba is just a three-minute walk from either the “Noboribetsu Onsen” or “Ashiyu-Mae” bus stops. Opened in 1994, this ten-story complex (with two basement levels) offers a total of 398 guest rooms.

Named after Mahoroba—a term from the ancient Kojiki, Japan’s oldest chronicle of myths, meaning “a wondrous place”—the hotel lives up to its name. Guests can enjoy four distinct types of hot springs, one of Japan’s largest open-air baths, and 31 different bathing rooms.

Stepping through the entrance, guests are welcomed by pillars adorned with yuzen designs—intricate patterns from a traditional Japanese dyeing technique—alongside elegant chandeliers imported from Italy. Designed to accommodate large numbers of visitors, the hotel boasts a spacious, inviting lobby.

On the first floor, the tea lounge serves a variety of drinks, with panoramic windows offering sweeping views of Noboribetsu’s natural scenery. Relaxing here feels liberating, as if surrounded by the outdoors. Just beyond the eaves lies a garden imbued with a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, adding to the sense of tranquility.

While the hotel centers around traditional Japanese-style accommodations, a variety of room types are available. Guests who prefer beds can opt for Western-style or Japanese-Western-style rooms, while those seeking extra privacy can choose a room with its own open-air bath. With so many options, you can tailor your stay to match your style of travel and personal comfort.

Hotel Mahoroba makes it their mission to serve seasonal items that enable guests to appreciate the true deliciousness of ingredients. All dishes are also made to be nutritious.

Guests can enjoy buffet dining at Liberty on the third floor or Green Terrace on the second.

Liberty serves generous portions of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, while Green Terrace offers smaller dishes in low-set bowls for easy access. A dedicated kid’s zone within view of the dining areas ensures a safe and relaxed experience for families. On request, chefs will prepare dishes such as tempura, scallops, squid, and pasta right before your eyes—a performance guaranteed to whet your appetite.

The Japanese restaurant, Yuen, offers seasonal ingredient-filled Kaiseki cuisine in a private room restaurant.

The large public baths are located on the first and second basement floors, offering a total of 31 baths fed by four distinct spring sources, including open-air options. Two family baths are even equipped with slides, adding a touch of amusement park fun—though guests are advised to soak responsibly and avoid staying in too long.

(*Please note: Open-air bath usage alternates between men and women depending on the time of day.)

・Guest Rooms: 398
・Baths: Open-air baths available on a rotating schedule (two for men, five for women); no private open-air baths
・Check-in/Check-out: Check-in from 2 PM; check-out by 10 AM (times may vary by package)
・Language Support: English, Chinese, and Korean available when staff are on hand
・Reservations: By phone, official website, booking sites, or travel agencies
・Access: 13 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station to either “Noboribetsu Onsen” or “Ashiyu-Mae” stops, followed by a three-minute walk; 9 minutes by car from the Noboribetsu-Higashi IC on the Doo Expressway

Ryotei Hanayura sits next to Park Hotel Miyabitei, just a ten-minute walk from the Donan Bus Noboribetsu-Onsen Bus Terminal and five minutes from Hell Valley. The inn offers a serene, refined atmosphere that contrasts with the lively energy of the surrounding hot spring village.

Well-loved for its cuisine crafted from local ingredients and its hinoki cypress open-air baths, the inn also features guest rooms designed for relaxation—over half of which include their own private open-air baths for a quiet, peaceful retreat.

Once inside, a Japanese garden inspired by traditional Zen gardens awaits. Due to the high ceilings and large windows, Noboribetsu’s nature fills the space, making it feel incredibly open and free. It’s as though you’re taking a walk in the forest!

Seasonal flowers adorn the hallways and guest rooms. enveloping the inn with a sweet aroma. Out of the 37 rooms available, 23 come attached with private open-air baths. Taking in the scent of hinoki cypress while bathing in the relaxing hot spring waters is a blissful experience!

The large public baths are another highlight, offering three distinct types of springs. These include a “fertility spring,” said to help with neuralgia, rheumatism, and gynecopathy; a gentle “simple sulfur spring” that’s easy on the skin; and a “sulfur spring” reputed for its beautifying effects. Why not soothe away the fatigue of your journey in waters often praised as among the finest in Asia?

At the private dining facility Yuen, dishes are crafted with Noboribetsu’s finest local ingredients, carefully chosen by the chef. Each meal is designed not only for flavor but also as a decorative element that enhances the inn’s elegant atmosphere.

The seasonal Kaiseki course highlights the bounty of the mountains and sea, with tableware and presentation that change with the seasons—allowing guests to enjoy both taste and artistry.

A guest from Thailand praised the dining experience, saying: “I highly enjoyed both breakfast and dinner! The preparation was impeccable, and there was so much variety.” Guests can look forward to elaborate, creative cuisine that delights all the senses.

・Guest Rooms: 37
・Baths: Separate open-air baths for men and women; no private open-air baths
・Check-in/Check-out: Check-in from 2 PM; check-out by 10 AM (times may vary by package)
・Language Support: English and Chinese available when staff are present; partial English translations on the official website
・Reservations: By phone, official website, booking sites, or travel agencies
・Access: 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station, followed by a ten-minute walk from the “Noboribetsu Onsen” stop; 15 minutes by car from the Noboribetsu-Higashi IC on the Doo Expressway

Home to Hokkaido’s pure nature, the Noboribetsu area is surrounded by oceans, mountains, and lakes. Nearby is the region of Shiraoi, home to Upopoy (the National Ainu Museum and Park), the city of steel, Muroran@.

We highly recommend staying at a hotel or ryokan in the Noboribetsu Onsen Village for convenient sightseeing! Relax your mind and body by bathing in some of Japan’s best springs!