Exploring Noboribetsu Onsen Town & “Hell Valley” || Hokkaido, Japan 🇯🇵 【4K Spatial Audio】

👋🏼 Hello! Today, Jiji goes to Japan’s most famous hot spring resort, Noboribetsu Onsen Town in Hokkaido!

We’ll start our walk from Noboribetsu Onsen Town and then we’ll make our way to Jigokudani or “Hell Valley” to see the hot steam vents and volcanic activity.

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00:00 Intro
00:43 Start of walk
10:20 Noboribetsu Jigokudani
17:11 I slipped 😂
31:32 Very Slippery
32:34 You can do it little human!
33:57 Nice view of Jigokudani or “Hell Valley”

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📍 NOBORIBETSU, nestled amidst natural splendor, boasts a rich past. During the Edo Period, its geothermal valley, Jigokudani (Hell Valley), fascinated travelers. Monk Enku carved a Kannon statue here, and explorer Takeshiro Matsuura extolled its allure. In the Meiji Era, merchant Hanbei Okada built a bathhouse, while Kinzo Takimoto championed ONSEN healing. Notable moments include the discovery of Karurusu Onsen, the birth of artist Mashiho Chiri, and the establishment of Dai-ichi Takimotokan. Noboribetsu’s rejuvenating hot springs continue to beckon visitors seeking solace and beauty.

🌋 Up until the Edo Period (1603-1868):
– Noboribetsu Jigokudani: This geothermal valley, also known as “Hell Valley,” has been a prominent feature since ancient times. Its eerie landscape, with steaming vents and sulfurous fumes, captivated travelers.
– Daimoku Stone and Natatsukuri Kannon Statue: In 1666, the monk Enku carved a Kannon statue using a hatchet while traveling around southern Hokkaido. This statue is now enshrined in a corner of Noboribetsu Jigokudani Observation Hill.
– Mogami Tokunai’s Visit (Around 1785): Mogami Tokunai, a visitor, recorded his experience in the book “Ezo Soshi,” describing the valley’s otherworldly beauty.

🏯 Meiji Era (1868-1912):
– Hanbei Okada’s Contribution (1857): Hanbei Okada, a merchant who mined sulfur in Jigokudani, built a bathhouse for laborers at his own expense. This marked the beginning of Noboribetsu Onsen as a healing destination.
– Kinzo Takimoto’s Influence (1858): Kinzo Takimoto, known as the founder of healing ONSEN, privately established an ONSEN inn. His wife, Sata, was cured of a severe skin disease through ONSEN treatment.
– Construction of Yakushi Nyorai-do (1861): A retainer of the Nanbu clan was reportedly cured of an eye disease by washing his eyes in the ONSEN beneath Yakushi Nyorai-do.

🌟 Recent Developments:
– Discovery of Karurusu Onsen (1886): Aiki Hino, a clerk, found the source of this ONSEN, adding to Noboribetsu’s allure.
– Dai-ichi Takimotokan (1890): An indoor bath was constructed, attracting visitors seeking healing.
– Kyukitsu Hino’s Exploration (1897): Kyukitsu Hino discovered another ONSEN, which cured his gastric catarrh.
– Road Development (1901): A new road between Noboribetsu Onsen and Noboribetsu facilitated travel.
– Birth of Mashiho Chiri (1903): The renowned artist and illustrator was born in Noboribetsu.

Noboribetsu, with its rich history and rejuvenating hot springs, continues to beckon travelers seeking solace and natural beauty. 🌿🌊🏞️

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Hello! Today, Jiji goes to Noboribetsu, Japan! Noboribetsu is a town located in the Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It’s famous for its hot springs (onsen) and is a popular destination for tourists seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. It’s part of the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, surrounded by lush forests and mountains, offering stunning natural scenery.

Noboribetsu Onsen town’s main attraction is its numerous hot springs, collectively known as Noboribetsu Onsen. These hot springs are rich in minerals and are believed to have therapeutic properties, offering relief for various ailments and promoting overall well-being. Visitors can enjoy bathing in these natural hot springs at various ryokans (traditional Japanese inns) and

Public bathhouses scattered throughout the town. One of the most iconic features of Noboribetsu is Jigokudani, or “Hell Valley.” It’s a spectacular volcanic valley with steaming sulfur vents, bubbling hot springs, and rugged, otherworldly terrain. There are walking path that we will check out now. I slipped here 😂

We have to be careful here because it’s very slippery. This part is very slippery. You can do it little one!