What other travelers are saying about Noboribetsu Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
Worth making the trip for. Impressive geothermal area with decent facilities scattered throughout. Nice trails and good viewpoints. Also worth it to walk to Lake Onuyama. Good gift shops and support town (incl. restaurants and convenience stores).
Hokkaido will lose a part of its magic if one misses the visit to this place. But one needs to be prepared to endure navigating through hilly forest walk. The highlight of the trip is threading to a hot spring stream where one will not regret removing their shoes and soaking their bare feet in the sulphuric smelling and warm flowing stream. The tiredness from walking is easily alleviated by the absorbing beauty of the surroundings.
Amazing! The smell was not too strong. There are small walks you can do, some are partly through the woods. The main wooden path has lights at night, perfect for a very short after dinner walk!
One of the most interesting places I’ve ever been! It has a strong smell of sulfur though so if you’re sensitive to it perhaps bring a face towel to contain it…
No line ups, went just before sun down, and left the valley under the stars. Easy access along the boardwalk, up close and personal with the geothermal activity, one of the many highlights within the area, a must see!
