8-Hour Private Tour in Noboribetsu from Muroran

Walk through Hell Valley's steam vents, then soak in 35 types of therapeutic hot spring baths

An 8-hour private tour from Muroran port through Noboribetsu's volcanic landscape and hot spring resorts, with a licensed guide and private vehicle. You walk the wooded trails above Hell Valley to reach Oyunuma's sulfurous pond, then spend time soaking in the resort's mineral baths before lunch and a kokeshi doll painting session at Jidaiya amusement facility.

Step-by-step itinerary

Noboribetsu private tour and hot springs

• Meet guide at Muroran port
• Visit Jigokudani (Hell Valley)
• Enjoy hot spring baths in Noboribetsu
• Have lunch and paint Kokeshi dolls
• Watch Ninja and traditional shows
• Return to Muroran port

The experience

The tour starts at Muroran port, where your guide meets you for the drive to Noboribetsu. Hell Valley sits just above the town: a volcanic landscape where steam vents and sulfurous streams rise from the ground, the source of the region's hot spring waters. Walking the trails through the wooded hills takes 20 to 30 minutes to reach Oyunuma, a sulfurous pond with a surface temperature of 50 degrees Celsius and a smaller, hotter mud pond nearby. Autumn brings the best scenery here.

The hot spring resort is the centerpiece of the day. You can choose from about 35 types of baths, each with different mineral compositions. The sulfur spring has a hydrogen ion concentration of 2.4 and a strong bactericidal effect. Glauber's salt spring, used historically as a "bath for wounds" and "bath for palsy," has a concentration of 2.2 and is the most acidic. The time you spend soaking is yours to use as you like.

After the baths, the vehicle takes you to Jidaiya, an amusement facility where lunch is served. You choose from chicken, seafood, or three types of meat. If time remains, you can paint a kokeshi doll or watch performances including a Ninja show or Japanese Traditional Culture Theatre. The tour ends with the drive back to Muroran port.

What’s included

• Private vehicle and port pickup from Muroran.
• a national licensed guide speaking English, Spanish, French or Chinese.
• lunch at Jidaiya with your choice of protein.
• admission fees to the hot spring resort and amusement facility.

Options for this experience

2 options

Upopoy RouteGuide in 4 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Upopoy route: we will visit Jigokudani and the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. Pickup is included

Private 8-hour car tour of Noboribetsu, departing from MuroranGuide in 4 languages · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by MY Travel Consulting

Is this one for you?The private vehicle and guide suit travelers who want to move at their own pace through the valley and hot spring without joining a group, and the 8-hour window fits a port day or a break from exploring Hokkaido's wider region.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

What is Hell Valley like when you walk through it?

Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, is a volcanic landscape with hot steam vents and sulfurous streams rising from the ground. The wooded walking trails above Noboribetsu take 20 to 30 minutes to reach Oyunuma, a sulfurous pond with a surface temperature of 50 degrees Celsius.

How many different hot spring baths are there to choose from?

The Noboribetsu resort offers about 35 types of baths, each with different mineral properties: sulfur springs for their bactericidal effect, Glauber's salt springs historically used for wounds and palsy, and others.

What happens at Jidaiya after the hot spring?

Jidaiya is an amusement facility where you have lunch (choosing from chicken, seafood, or three types of meat), try kokeshi doll painting, and can watch performances like a Ninja show or Japanese Traditional Culture Theatre if time allows.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free can be accommodated. Indicate them when booking.