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This place is located under a valley, next to many volcanoes that have been or are still active, so there is a rich source of hot mineral water. In addition, Noboribetsu city also attracts tourists because of its famous Jigokudani Hell Valley.
The symbol of Noboribetsu is the onions based on Japanese legends. oni are described as having red, blue, brown or black skin, two horns on the head, a wide mouth full of big teeth, not wearing anything other than tiger skin and often carrying kanabo. Since ancient times, oni have been considered an evil being. Over time, the fear of onions has given way to its protective meaning.
The hot spring street in Noboribetsu is also known as the "Ghost Street". Although the street is not long, there are many hotels and hot spring rental houses, as well as a series of specialty stores, ghost-themed handicrafts...
Diem Vuong Hall on Ma Street has a statue of Diem Vuong sitting in the center of the lobby, his head and eyes will move according to the prescribed time of day.
The ghost temple is guarded by a statue of the red Devil and the blue Devil on the left and right sides. The image of their slide dancing and holding pagodas gives visitors the feeling of getting lost in a deep hell.
On the street there are many ghost statues with different shapes from funny to scary.
When visiting Noboribetsu, you are also impressed with the unique ghost souvenirs. The sign in front of the gate of the Hell Valley is filled with beautiful hydrangeas.
Jigokudani Hell Valley is the most attractive tourist destination in Noboribetsu. The Kuttara mountain outbreak formed 20,000 years ago, so Jigokudani with the cape is about 450 meters in diameter and 11 hectares wide.
In the grassless valley, white smoke and the strong smell of sulfur are no different from the scene in a mysterious and strange hell. Perhaps this is the origin of the name Hell Valley.
Although the valley looks like hell, the water from the stream has a special healing effect. This is the largest hot spring in Noboribetsu and one of the rare hot springs in the world.
