Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Japan  /  Hokkaido  /  Noboribetsu  /  Jigokudani

Jigokudani, Noboribetsu

4.2
#1 of 43 in Things to do in Noboribetsu
Must see · Geologic Formation · Nature / Park
Enjoy the vibrant natural scenery of Jigokudani, a red stone crater valley sprinkled with steam vents and hot springs. Fittingly named “Hell’s Valley,” the area is actually a crater formed by a volcanic eruption more than 20,000 years ago. From the boardwalk above the crater you can observe the bubbling sulfurous streams, rising steam, and the vivid red cliffs, all contributing to the area’s “hellish” appearance. Explore the surroundings on the nearby undulating forest trail to discover a hot sulfur pond and dip your feet in the river that flows from it. Plan your visit to Jigokudani and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Noboribetsu tour planner.
Create an itinerary including Jigokudani

Jigokudani reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.0
1,409 reviews
Google
4.3
TripAdvisor
  • By bigbearbill
    The Yellowstone Park of Hokkaido but smaller. Sulphur is in the air so if your not suffering from respiratory problems you will like this place. A few geysers here and there, easy hiking with well.....  more »
  • By rraihanr
    Rented a car and took a day trip from Niseko to Noboribetsu. Stopped at Lake Toya for lunch before proceeding to Jigokudani and a good thing too because the town was pretty dead and because it was...  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Erin Power
    Amazing park - it feels like you’re on another planet. We went in December, so some of the trails were closed due to ice - but we felt like seeing the park in the snow made it worth it. A must see if you’re in this part of Hokkaido!
  • By Crocsx Gaming
    Don't just stop to this hell valley, walk around, and you will find a lot of cool place
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Noboribetsu

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Book it
    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Noboribetsu

Noboribetsu Bear Park ©
Zoo
Noboribetsu Bear Park
3.1
Duration: 2 hours
Noboribetsu Date Historic Village
Theme Park
Noboribetsu Date Historic Village
3.2
Duration: 2 hours
Oyunumagawa Natural Footbath ©
Hot Spring
Oyunumagawa Natural Footbath
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe ©
Theme Park
Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe
3.4
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Noboribetsu

Lake Toya ©
Water Body
Lake Toya
Hokkaido
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Royce' Chocolate World ©
Specialty Museum
Royce' Chocolate World
Chitose
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Lake Shikotsu ©
Water Body
Lake Shikotsu
Chitose
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Cape Chikyu ©
Landmark
Cape Chikyu
Muroran
3.9
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Noboribetsu

Sengen Park ©
Park
Sengen Park
3.2
Duration: 2 hours
Enmado
Landmark
Enmado
1.0
Duration: 2 hours
Orofure Pass ©
Hiking Trail
Orofure Pass
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
Oku no Yu ©
Hot Spring
Oku no Yu
3.9
Duration: 2 hours

Parks in Noboribetsu

Kiushito Wetland
Nature / Park
Kiushito Wetland
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Kameda Memorial Park ©
Park
Kameda Memorial Park
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
Wakakusa Central Park ©
Park
Wakakusa Central Park
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
Himawari Park
Park
Himawari Park
3.8
Duration: 2 hours

Nearby attractions in Noboribetsu

Daiichi Takimotokan
Spa
Daiichi Takimotokan
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
Noboribetsu Gateway Cente
Traveler Resource
Noboribetsu Gateway Cente
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Sagiriyu
Spa
Sagiriyu
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Noboribetsu Park Service Center
Traveler Resource
Noboribetsu Park Service Center
3.5
Duration: 2 hours

Nature in Noboribetsu

Oyunuma ©
Hot Spring
Oyunuma
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Lake Fujin
Water Body
Lake Fujin
3.3
Duration: 2 hours
Taisho Jigoku ©
Hot Spring
Taisho Jigoku
2.3
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Jigokudani by other users

8 days in Sapporo BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Okurayama Lookout Hokkaido Jingu Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus 37 days in Asia BY A USER FROM BELGIUM Bangkok Hong Kong Taipei 5 days in Hokkaido BY A USER FROM JAPAN Noboribetsu Sapporo Hakodate 60 days in Japan BY A USER FROM ISRAEL Miyakojima Iriomote-jima Ishigaki 58 days in East Asia BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Sapporo Noboribetsu Hakodate 55 days in Japan BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Sapporo Tokyo Hakone-machi