Noboribetsu, a city renowned for its hot springs on the island of Hokkaido. The most famous hot spring is Jigokudani (Hell Valley), located north of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. We traveled from Toya to Noboribetsu at noon. In front of Noboribetsu Station, a red ogre holding a club with bared fangs welcomes visitors.

On the right side is a bus stop with a timetable for buses going to Noboribetsu Onsen. Today, many people are traveling here. The snow is falling lightly. Tourists are queuing up to board the bus in the 2-degree cold weather. Some people come in groups of 3-4 and call a taxi because the average price is not much different. When the bus arrives, we all get on, but many people have to wait for the next bus.

At the bus stop, I took a picture of the map of routes and tourist attractions in Noboribetsu for reference, so that I could understand the direction and plan my trip accordingly.

The bus we took passed by Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura (Point C in the picture), a replica village showcasing the Edo period lifestyle. We skipped this stop because we didn't want to drag our luggage around. We planned to leave our luggage at the hotel first and then visit other attractions.

There are two bus lines to Noboribetsu Onsen: the blue line and the orange line. The blue line does not pass through Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura and ends at the Noboribetsu Onsen (N11) bus stop. The orange line, which we boarded, passes through Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura and ends at the Footbath Entrance (N15) station.

We got off the bus at the Daiichi Takimotoken stop (N13), which is right in front of the hotel. Luckily, we got on the right bus and didn't have to walk far with our luggage. Today, when I got on the bus, I forgot to take the number ticket. However, since the fare was 340 yen, which is the maximum fare for each trip, there was no problem. Don't forget to take the number ticket at the entrance door.

After leaving our luggage at the Takimoto Inn, we consulted a map to plan our trip to the bear farm before the cable car closed. Then, we headed to Jigokudani Monkey Park.

We set off to ride the cable car to visit the bear farm. Along the way, we stopped to take photos.

Walk to Enmado Shrine, where there is a Karakuri show every day. The show features changing facial expressions, moving arms, and bared fangs, accompanied by sound effects. During the winter, the show takes place at 10:00, 13:00, 17:00, and 20:00. In the summer, an additional show is added at 21:00.

Tourists often stop to take photos as they walk past the stone statues and carvings.

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Restaurants and souvenir shops are everywhere. I have to tell my friends to hurry up and take the cable car to eat on the top instead. I'm afraid the cable car will be closed. It's snowing all the time. We can come back for a walk in the evening.

Walk to the fork in the road and take the cable car up. If you are driving, you can park at the entrance. We walked up the stairs for a while, about 150 meters, but it was tiring by the time we got there.

A sign indicates the operating hours for the cable car. From February to March, tickets are sold from 8:30 AM, and the last cable car departs at 3:20 PM. The attraction closes at 4:00 PM. This signage is very helpful, especially for visitors arriving in the afternoon. It allows them to decide whether to ascend or not, avoiding the disappointment of reaching the top only to find the cable car service closed.

In front of the ticket booth, a bear named Masamune welcomes visitors. Masamune is a male, 12 years old, weighs 380 kg, and stands 2.30 meters tall. He is a bear raised on a farm.

Purchase a ticket for the cable car and visit the bears for 2,592 yen. Then go up to the top. Before boarding the cable car, there are lockers to store your luggage for 200 yen.

"Let's take a picture together first. The first one is named Isa, the second one is Nyoyo, the third one is Cancun, the fourth one is Noribi, the fifth one is Sasae, the sixth one is Clara, and the seventh one is Suzuri. Or, we can take a picture in the red cable car."

The bright red cable car can accommodate 3 people on each side. Today, there are few people, so we can sit separately. Let's send our friends up first.

There is also a basket of dried salmon. At first I thought it was fake, but when I went down, the staff told me it was real.

Today, I was lucky enough to ride the Lucky cable car, which is the only one with a teddy bear inside.

I initially thought the cable car ride wouldn't be too long, but it took a surprisingly long time to reach the destination. We crossed over several mountains, and it took about 10 minutes to arrive. However, the extended journey provided ample opportunities to capture stunning photos for my review.

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We boarded the gondola and headed outside. It was snowing. We looked around and then walked over to a sign to find a place to eat lunch. It was already 2 pm and we hadn't eaten lunch yet. There was a restaurant called Bear Mountain Restaurant on the right-hand side. Let's go!

Right-hand side:

• Ainu Yukara Village replica
• Brown Bear Museum
• Lake Kuttara observation point
• Restaurants

Male brown bear cage, female brown bear cage, duck competition field

The restaurant menu features a virtual reality model that makes you hungry just by looking at it.

This restaurant has a self-service ordering kiosk. We selected our desired dishes, paid, printed a ticket, and then presented it to the restaurant staff.

The restaurant was practically empty in the afternoon.

The Soy Sauce Ramen I ordered has arrived. It costs 700 yen.

The restaurant's layout consists of three floors. The first floor houses the restaurant, a dog talent show (which is currently closed for performances), and restrooms. The second floor is dedicated to the Brown Bear Museum, while the third floor offers a scenic viewpoint overlooking Lake Kuttara.

Please follow me to the second floor.

Origin and Evolution

The Relationship Between the Ainu and Brown Bears

This sentence describes the relationship between the Ainu people and brown bears. The Ainu are an indigenous people of Japan who have a long and complex history with brown bears. The two groups have coexisted for centuries, and their relationship has been shaped by a mixture of respect, fear, and interdependence.

The Ainu have traditionally viewed brown bears as powerful and sacred creatures. They believe that bears are the spirits of the mountains and forests, and they have developed a number of rituals and ceremonies to honor them. The Ainu also believe that bears can bring good luck and prosperity, and they often wear bear claws and teeth as amulets.

However, the relationship between the Ainu and brown bears has not always been peaceful. Bears can be dangerous animals, and they have been known to attack humans. The Ainu have developed a number of strategies to avoid conflict with bears, such as making noise when they are in the forest and storing food in bear-proof containers.

Despite the risks, the Ainu continue to respect and revere brown bears. They believe that bears are an important part of the natural world, and they are committed to protecting them. The Ainu have played a key role in the conservation of brown bears in Japan, and they continue to work to ensure that these magnificent creatures survive for generations to come.

At the Bear Museum, I took a picture of a stuffed bear. This particular bear is located in the Frontier Period exhibit.

The large stuffed bear at the Society of Brown Bear is a great photo opportunity. Visitors are welcome to stand next to it for a hug.

We ascended to the Kuttara Lake viewpoint on the third floor. Today, it was snowing with a temperature of 1 degree Celsius. Visibility was limited, but the scenery was still beautiful in its own way.

Walk down to the other side through the duck racing field. Today, the ducks are too cold to race.

Before feeding the bears, stop and take a picture with the mother and baby bears. They even made a special spot for taking pictures.

Food is available for purchase at the booth. Bear snacks are 100 yen, and salmon is 300 yen.

Should we go up to see the male bear or turn right to see the female bear?

Let's go see the females first. It's less crowded and there are pictures with their names. They all look so similar, how can we tell them apart?

A medium-sized female brown bear, living in a group, playfully throws food to each other.

Let's go see the male bear.

There are not many male bears. They also have name tags.

The male bear's begging for food is so cute. He's even better at receiving food than the female bear. But sometimes the crows come and steal his food. We have to buy more food here because he's so cute when he begs for food. He even raises his hand to beg.

The male bear enclosure has a walkway underneath for feeding. There are two ways to feed the bears: either place the food in a pit below and push it out with a rod, or let it slide down a chute from above, which the bear will stand up to reach. If you are slow to put the food in the chute, the bear will blow on it with its mouth to call you.

After feeding the bears, we walked to the souvenir shop near the cable car station. In the past, we didn't buy much, but now we regret it. Now, whenever we have the chance, we stop by and buy something.

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On the way back, I waited for the cable car and saw a bear sitting on a swing. This place has a designated viewing point. Luckily, I got to ride in the same Lucky cable car again.

Capture the scenic views on the descent with the teddy bear.

At the bottom, there is a basket with teddy bears for taking pictures.

As you exit, there is another spot to take photos with a salmon basket.

At the cable car ticket booth, there were also souvenir shops, but we had already bought some from the top, so we decided to skip it. Otherwise, we would have gone broke.

We walked back towards the hotel and then continued on to the Jigokudani Monkey Park, passing by the hot spring pools. On the way, we saw these two giants before reaching the parking lot. We crossed the street to take some pictures.

This evening, the place was packed with tourists. Tour buses filled the parking lot. We opted to take a picture of this sign instead, using a small path on the right-hand side. The main sign was crowded, and we didn't want to wait in line to take a picture.

We walked past a large sign and saw a shrine. Let's go take a look.

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As I walked along the path, the air grew increasingly cool, bringing a pleasant chill.

Take a look back at the view for a different perspective.

Walking and stopping to capture the atmosphere along the way. If the weather were clear, the photos would be even more beautiful.

Walk through the snow on the ground up the hill, be careful not to slip, and take some high-angle pictures.

We reached the viewpoint at the top. You can reach this point by climbing the stairs at the large signpost. No need to trudge through the slippery snow from the other path. However, as we are exploring, we need to walk the entire loop.

The top view is obstructed by trees, resulting in a limited field of vision. The lower angle offers a more scenic perspective for photography.

We continued our hike up the mountain, but my friend couldn't handle the cold weather, so we had to take him back to the hotel first. On the way down the stairs, the snow was everywhere. Be sure to prepare warm clothes when you go on a trip, because it gets colder and colder as the evening approaches.

As the crowd thins out, people stop to take photos with the large sign.

After checking in, we left our luggage in our room. The room's heater was not adjustable, so we had to open the windows for ventilation. Our accommodation included dinner and breakfast.

With 18:00 still to go before dinner, my girlfriend and I continued our walk, passing the two giants again, this time taking a picture from the other side of the street.

Upon reaching the large sign, we turned left and climbed the stairs, heading straight for Oyunuma. We were worried about getting caught in the dark.

There's hardly anyone left at the top, let's hurry up.

A sign on the left points the way to Oyunuma, where there is only snow.

The path gradually ascends, with the center section turning into ice. We had to walk on the snow on the sides to avoid slipping. The young Japanese people we passed on the way down were sliding down on their feet, completely unafraid of falling.

There is a staircase leading up. Fortunately, the central walkway is free of snow. Let's continue walking up. Gogogo.

Although the summit is still some distance away, the snow is no longer deep. Walk on the snow to the side, as the middle is slippery ice.

We have arrived at Oyunuma. Let's take some pictures as a souvenir. Hehe.

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Oyunuma: A Geothermal Wonder High in the Mountains

Oyunuma is a remarkable geothermal lake nestled high in the mountains. Its surface resembles a bubbling cauldron, surrounded by a thick rim of mud. The water temperature hovers around 50 degrees Celsius, making it too hot for a dip. Currently, the path leading to the lake remains closed due to steep terrain and heavy snowfall.

I'm heading back now. It's getting late, and the descent is even more slippery than the ascent. Thankfully, there are railings at the top to help prevent falls.

As we descended, people were still taking photos at the sign, but the path was starting to be illuminated. We stopped to find a spot to take photos before continuing.

It's snowing and it's starting to fall more and more. It's starting to get cold.

These two green and red giants have lights to illuminate them at night, making it seem as if they are sitting around a campfire keeping watch.

Before dinner, I took a walk and took some photos of the Enmado Shrine when it was lit up.

Light snow falls, a sign in front of a restaurant

It's not even 6:00 PM yet, but the atmosphere feels like 8:00 PM already.

Beat the heat with a scoop of ice cream.

Photography is prohibited in front of this souvenir shop. We took a picture from the opposite side of the street instead.

Let's go back to the hotel for dinner. We have crab legs tonight, but they're a bit salty.

The dish contains squid, salmon, and other food items as shown in the picture.

Does my dinner look delicious?

After eating, let's sneak a peek at the men's room on the blockchain.

I rested early tonight, but my friend went out to take pictures of the performance at the Enmado Shrine and sent them to me on Line. I forgot there was a second round at 8:00 PM, so I missed it. I couldn't figure out how to open the window, so we slept hot tonight. I was annoyed when I found out in the morning, but on the bright side, I woke up early this morning and went for a walk to take pictures at the Jigoku Pond again. I walked past this pair of giants and took pictures of them again. This time, I played with snow on their heads.

The entrance to Hell's Gate was deserted in the morning.

Yesterday, this area was packed with people. Those who stayed overnight could easily wake up and take pictures.

Here are some photos I took of the morning atmosphere. Enjoy the long walk from the entrance to the exit.

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Let's go up and see the top of the shrine.

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We still have time, let's walk down to Sengen Park next to the hotel. There are a lot of clubs there, haha.

The mouth of the hot spring under the bridge we crossed on our way to the Hell's Well.

This hot spring releases approximately 200 liters of 80-degree water every 3 hours, reaching a height of 8 meters.

It's breakfast time. Let's see what's on the menu.

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Does my breakfast look delicious?

We checked out of the hotel earlier than planned today to continue our trip to Mt. Moiwa. We walked to the bus stop in front of the hotel and saw that the buses were scheduled to arrive at 8:05, 8:55, 9:20, 10:13, and 10:53 AM. We chose the 8:55 AM bus.

I arrived at the bus stop 10 minutes early, and the bus arrived on time. I got on the bus and took a ticket (this time I didn't forget). The bus picked up passengers at the Noboribetsu Onsen bus stop (N11), and it was very crowded. Then, the bus continued on its route until it reached the final destination, Noboribetsu Station.

The weather is nice today, even the giant in front of the station is smiling.

We rushed to change our reserved seat tickets to the next available train to Sapporo. As the train departed, we caught a glimpse of the Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe. There were even penguins walking around! If you're interested, be sure to check it out.

Noboribetsu Review and Itinerary

This concludes the review of Noboribetsu. Next, we will embark on a culinary and scenic journey, including a thrilling snowmobile ride at Mt. Moiwa.

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Trip Itinerary:

Day 1:

• 13:15: Arrive at CTS Airport. Explore Sapporo and check in at Hokkaido Sapporo-eki Kita-guchi hotel.
• Purchase a 7-day JR-Hokkaido Pass for 24,000 yen (activated the next day). Pay an additional 1,360 yen for the train ticket to the city center.

Day 2:

• 08:43: Take a train to Otaru, then another train to Kutchan. From there, take a bus to Grand Hirafu.
• Explore Niseko and stay at Moutin Jam/Niseko Prince Hotel Hirafutei.

Day 3:

• 11:50: Take a bus to Kutchan Station, then a train to Oshamambe. Transfer to another train to Toya (JR-MURORAN) and take a bus to Lake Toya. Stay at Kohan Tei tonight.

Day 4:

• Take a boat cruise on Lake Toya. Then, take a bus to Toya Station (JR-MURORAN) and a train to Noboribetsu. Take a bus to Noboribetsu Onsen. Visit the bear farm and the Jigokudani ("Hell Valley"). Stay at Takimoto tonight.

Day 5:

• Take a bus to Noboribetsu Station and a train to Sapporo (JR). Today, visit Mt. Moiwa. Stay at Hokkaido Sapporo-eki Kita-guchi hotel.

Day 6:

• Take a train to Otaru Chikou and a bus to Kiroro. In the evening, return to Otaru and spend the night in Sapporo.

Day 7:

• Take a train to Tomamu. Explore and stay at The Tower.

Day 8:

• Travel back to CTS Airport for some sightseeing before returning to Bangkok.

Bus Stop in front of Noboribetsu Station

Bus Fare Display at Takimoto Inn

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Cable car and bear viewing ticket: 2,592 yen