Journeys for Knowledge

Along with its green mountains and rolling fields, Hokkaido is also known for its plentiful onsens, or hot springs. Our first foray in to this side of Hokkaido occurred in the small town of Noboribetsu, hidden in the mountains amidst the trees and mineral deposits. These same deposits provide the town with water unusually rich in sulfur and iron, making it ideal for onsen use. Arriving in the evening allowed us to unwind with a good soak, and another one in the morning.

Fully refreshed, we set out the next morning to explore the source of the mineral baths we enjoyed, finding a park filled with sulfur deposits and boiling water baths. While most of the water was far too hot in enjoy. Just down the river near the entrance of town lay a convenient flow of sulfur water to soak one’s feet. While this was a very recuperative morning, the rest of the day was spent pushing hard to drive across the island to our next destination, in the East.

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