Ōyunuma (Great Hot Spring Pond)
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Ōyunuma, one of Noboribetsu Onsen's iconic sights. The fantastical scenery of billowing steam and the scent of sulfur is truly a hellish landscape!
Highlights
- Crater formed by a phreatic eruption of Mount Hiyoriyama (Hiyoriyama)
- Gourd-shaped pond, approximately 1km in circumference
- Vigorous outflow of approximately 130°C sulfurous hot springs from its depths
- Surface temperature around 40°C-50°C
- Historically, sulfur deposits were harvested from the bottom
Basic Information
- Address
- Ōyunuma, Noboribetsu Onsen-machi, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Search for tourist attractions in Hokkaido
- Access
- About a 15-minute walk from the Jigokudani parking lot. Free parking is available with a Jigokudani parking ticket. Show route
- INFO
- Parking is free if you show your Jigokudani Monkey Park ticket. There are free foot baths, but they're a 15-minute walk from the parking lot, so be sure to stay hydrated, especially during the summer. While some inconsiderate visitors illegally park, the roads are narrow, so it's best to use the paid parking lots.
Overview
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