[2025 Noboribetsu Attraction] Travel Guide for River Oyunuma Natural Footbath (Updated Jul)

We came to the Oyunuma Natural Foot Bath after walking through some of the trails in Jigokudani (Hell’s Valley). The foot bath came about from the overflow of hot spring water from Oyunuma Pond. The 40 degrees warm water was a welcome respite on our tired feet after a long morning of walking. Best part, it’s free! They provide some mats for people to sit on as the platform is wet, so put them back after use. Also, do remember to pack a towel if you plan to visit here. We forgot and had to let our feet dry off in the cold before continuing on. It was amazing to have experienced this relaxing onsen foot spa while soaking up the atmosphere of the forest. Definately worth a visit! #spamagic

#Travel itinerary 📆 Noboribetsu 1 night 2 days travel itinerary (with a local feel) ⸻ 📆 DAY 1 – A leisurely day in a hot spring town 🚌 10:00 – Depart from Sapporo, take a bus or JR to Noboribetsu (about 1.5~2 hours) • JR Noboribetsu Station → Enter the hot spring town by bus or taxi 🏨 12:00 – Drop off your luggage at a ryokan (hot spring hotel) and start walking around the town 🌋 12:30 – Walk through Jigokudani (Jigokudani, 地獄谷) • A valley with rising sulfur smoke • It feels like walking inside a volcano 🌫️ • Be sure to stop by Oyunuma, a natural footbath path next door 👣♨️ 🍜 13:30 – Lunch: Ramen or Genghis Khan • 📍Recommended small ramen shops in Enmadori shopping arcade • Spicy local specialty ramen or a bowl of Genghis Khan set meal 🍜🍖 🦊 15:00 – Noboribetsu Bear Farm or a cafe tour in the hot spring street • Go to Bear Farm by ropeway (takes 1~2 hours) • You can also go to a quiet tea house while walking around the hot spring street ☕ ♨️ 17:00 – Check in to the ryokan & change into a yukata and have hot spring time • Enjoy indoor baths, open-air baths, sulfur hot springs, and iron baths in various ways • It feels like all your fatigue has disappeared 😌 🍱 18:30 – Ryokan Kaiseki (tatami room dinner) • Seasonal fish, Hokkaido vegetables, yuba, miso soup, etc. are neatly served 🌙 After 20:00 – Hot spring one more time or rest • Quietly Enjoying the night air while reading a book or soaking your feet 🌌

🐟 Higashiizu (East Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture) This is a coastal village on the eastern side of the Izu Peninsula. ❤️🥰 It features secluded seaside walking paths, quiet hot springs, and charming ryokans, making it perfect for solo travelers or couples. 💙 There’s even a footbath with a view of the ocean, offering a truly relaxing experience. 🐢 Tsu (Tsu City, Mie Prefecture) Known for having "the shortest city name in Japan," this peaceful town offers serene views of Ise Bay, tranquil temples, and old restaurants serving Japanese home-style meals. 🍚 It’s a great place to soak in the local atmosphere, giving off more of a "livable city" vibe than a touristy one. ❤️😆 Japan has many small towns that are still relatively unknown to Korean travelers. 🇯🇵

I'll introduce you to [Oyunuma River Natural Footbath] located on the way to Oyunuma in Hokkaido. The photo I uploaded is surrounded by trees everywhere. It was truly the nature of trees and rivers🏞️ What's so unique is that the hot spring water flowing from Oyunuma is so smoke rising from the river! And the color of the rocks in the river where the hot spring water flows is blue-green? Gray? It was so mysteriously shining. It was so amazing😲 If you walk along the river, you will come across a natural footbath. When I went, there were a few people enjoying a footbath. It rained the day before so I couldn't sit down, but I thought it would be healing to sit on the wooden deck and soak my feet🥹 How about healing in nature? 📍Oyunuma River Natural Footbath 〒059-0551 Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Noboribetsu Town ・Opening hours: 24 hours ・Fee: Free ・Nearest station: Noboribetsu Station 12 minutes by car, 44 minutes by bus #New York Flight Ticket Event #Japan #Japan Travel #Hokkaido #Hokkaido Travel #Oyunuma #Hot Spring Travel