Jane's and Mitch's Japan 2007 Trip


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A small town located in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, Noboribetsu Onsen (not to be confused with the town of Noboribetsu, which is but 6 kilometers away) is the largest hot spring town on the island of Hokkaido. The main attractions of Noboribetsu Onsen include Jigokudani (aka "Hell Valley", where the hot springs waters originate from) and Dai-Ichi Takimotokan (a famous hotel that offers 30 hot spring baths).

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You enter the onsen room from the changing room, with nothing more than possibly a wash cloth and/or towel for use when you shower. One of the most critical tasks is to completely wash all soap off of you before you get into the onsen itself -- not doing so is one of the greatest faux pas a bather can do in Japan!