Noboribetsu
Family-Friendly Hotels in Noboribetsu Onsen (Hot Spring): Hell Valley and Bear Park
One of Hokkaido's great hot springs, with Hell Valley, the bear park, and an aquarium for the family
6 family-friendly hotels in Noboribetsu Onsen, verified by Kids Stay: 6 with tatami rooms, 3 with private onsen baths, 5 with in-room baths, 3 with crib rental and 3 with in-room dining. Every listing is checked against the official hotel website or Rakuten Travel.
When you start thinking about a hot spring trip with children in Hokkaido, Noboribetsu Onsen is one of the first names that comes up. Known as one of Hokkaido's finest hot springs, it sits about an hour by car from New Chitose Airport, and its great appeal is that you can enjoy the baths and plenty of things for children to do on the same trip.
Noboribetsu Onsen is well equipped for families. Of the 6 Noboribetsu Onsen hotels featured on this site, 2 have an indoor play area, so children have somewhere to spend rainy days and evenings inside. 3 serve a buffet that children love and 4 accommodate food allergies, so meals are easy to plan around as well.
Families with a baby are looked after generously: some hotels lend or provide cribs, baby bathtubs, high chairs, bottle warmers, and even a dedicated diaper bin for the room. 5 hotels have a bath in the guest room and 3 have a private-hire bath your family can use alone, so you can enjoy the hot spring without worry even with a small child who is not ready for the communal bath.
Noboribetsu is about more than the baths. The walking paths through Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, where white steam rises from the ground, are genuinely dramatic. At Noboribetsu Bear Park, reached by ropeway, you can see brown bears up close, and Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, an aquarium with a dolphin show, is a huge hit with small children. Relax in the hot spring while everything the family enjoys sits within walking or driving distance: that is what makes Noboribetsu such a good hot spring town for children.
Highlights
- checkAbout an hour by car from New Chitose Airport: one of Hokkaido's finest hot springs, where baths and children's outings come together on one trip
- check2 hotels have an indoor play area, so children have somewhere to be inside on rainy days and in the evening
- check3 hotels serve a buffet and 4 accommodate allergies, making meals easy to choose, and plenty of hotels lend or provide baby gear
- checkHell Valley, Noboribetsu Bear Park, and Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe (an aquarium) are among the many family outings here
Family-friendly features in Noboribetsu Onsen
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Kid-friendly facilities at family hotels in Noboribetsu Onsen
Kids Stay checked the official information of 6 family hotels in Noboribetsu Onsen and found 23 kid-friendly facilities on site. Here is a sample by category so you can compare facilities before choosing a room.
Indoor playrooms and kids' spaces(4 hotels, 4 items)
- Noboribetsu Mahoroba · Green Terrace children's corner and kids' space: At the dinner venue Green Terrace, a corner for children has dishes portioned into small bowls and set out at a low height, and a newly added kids' space lets children play where a
- Noboribetsu Onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku · Kids' space: A kids' space on the 1st floor with a big chalkboard and a bouldering wall to play on. It also has a drawing table, origami, crayons, stuffed animals, a play-kitchen set, building
- Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan · Game corner: There is a game corner on the property where you can have fun with your children between baths and meals. Combined with bath-hopping around the sprawling building, it keeps childre
- Noboribetsu Sekisuitei · Bingo tournament and games at the inn: In the evening, a bingo tournament starts at 8:30 p.m. in the first-floor lobby, a lively event for the whole family. Mahjong, shogi and go are also available to borrow, so no one
Pools and water play(2 hotels, 2 items)
- Noboribetsu Onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku · Indoor pool Dolphin: A 20-meter indoor pool that includes a children's pool 65-75 cm deep. Rental swimsuits are available at the front desk at 1,000 yen each, but sizes and quantities are limited, so b
- Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan · Hot-spring pool to enjoy in swimwear: There is a hot-spring pool the whole family can enjoy together in swimwear, so you can enjoy the feel of water play alongside your youngest children. Being able to swim as well as
Baby gear you can borrow(4 hotels, 5 items)
- Noboribetsu Mahoroba · Free baby-item rentals (Bumbo, baby bath chair, diaper bin and diaper-changing mat): Bumbo seats, baby bath chairs, diaper bins and diaper-changing mats, all handy for a stay with a young child, are available to borrow free of charge. Please request them when you b
- Noboribetsu Onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku · Baby and kids' items available to borrow: For your room, there are cribs, nap futons, toilet-training seats and bath beds; for the bath, baby shampoo, shampoo hats and bath thermometers; and for mealtimes, baby chairs, bou
- Noboribetsu Grand Hotel · Children's items available to borrow (crib, yukata, bath goods): Cribs are available to borrow for guest rooms, and yukata come in children's sizes of 128-140 cm, 110-120 cm and 92-100 cm. At the communal bath, children's shampoo, body soap, sha
- Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan · Crib: A crib is available.
Kids' meals and baby food(5 hotels, 5 items)
- Noboribetsu Mahoroba · Kids' set meal and kids' plate: On the kaiseki plans that use the private dining venue Yu-en, elementary school children are served a kids' set meal on a zen tray and children under school age are served a kids'
- Noboribetsu Onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku · Children's dining (kids' buffet and children's plate): The buffet restaurant ROWAN FOOD HALL has a kids' buffet corner where children can have fun choosing their own food, the seven major allergens are labeled, and 5 baby chairs, 3 bou
- Noboribetsu Grand Hotel · Meal and bedding options for young children (ages 2 through those who have not yet started elementary school): For children aged 2 up to school age, meals and futon bedding can each be selected or declined. When both are included, buffet meals and bedding are provided, and even if you choos
- Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan · Buffet of Hokkaido flavors: Buffet dining showcasing the flavors of Hokkaido and a Japanese kaiseki course are both available. Children can pick what they like at the buffet, and vegetarian menus and allergy
- Noboribetsu Sekisuitei · Buffet with an optional all-you-can-drink package: Dinner is served buffet-style, so children can pick what they like. Soft drinks are included at no charge, and an all-you-can-drink alcohol package (2,420 yen for 60 minutes) can b
Baby-friendly bathhouses(4 hotels, 4 items)
- Noboribetsu Onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku · Private-hire onsen and sauna: A private-hire onsen and sauna on the 11th-floor premium level, by reservation only and limited to 3 groups per day, for up to 6 people. Children ages 3 through elementary school a
- Noboribetsu Grand Hotel · Private-hire bath (family bath): A private-hire onsen where a family can relax on their own without worrying about other guests. It has 2 washing stations and can be used by up to 4 people. A session lasts 50 minu
- Noboribetsu Onsen Dai-ichi Takimotokan · Large onsen with about 35 tubs: Half of the ten types of spring water found in Japan can be enjoyed across about 35 tubs in the vast communal bath overlooking Jigokudani (Hell Valley). Simply making your way from
- Noboribetsu Sekisuitei · Open-air bath and communal bath with Noboribetsu's famous onsen, plus private-hire baths: Guests can enjoy Noboribetsu's famous onsen in the open-air bath and the communal bath. The Nagomi relaxation area on the first basement floor of the Sakura-kan building has 5 priv
Nursing rooms and changing tables(2 hotels, 2 items)
- Noboribetsu Mahoroba · Diaper-changing tables: Diaper-changing tables are installed in 3 places in the building: the communal bath changing rooms on basement floors 1 and 2, and the women's restroom on the 3rd floor. All are in
- Noboribetsu Onsen Noboribetsu Manseikaku · Nursing room: A private nursing room next to the kids' space. It has a hot-water dispenser for baby bottles, a diaper-changing table, disposable diapers, wet wipes, a water server, powdered form
Seasonal collections for Noboribetsu Onsen
Winter Onsen With Kids
Winter onsen towns from north to south, where an in-room bath, a reservable private bath and meals in your room mean you never have to go out
Autumn Leaves With Kids
Peak color timing, plus hotels in autumn leaf areas you can manage with a baby or toddler, from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Nearby attractions
Travel tips
Noboribetsu Onsen is about an hour by car from New Chitose Airport, or about 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station. Hell Valley is within walking distance of the hot spring town and has well-maintained walking paths. Noboribetsu Bear Park and Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe are very popular with children and get crowded in peak season, so heading out early in the day is best. Winter is cold and roads freeze, so if you drive, come prepared with snow tires and warm clothing.
Best season
Early summer with its fresh greenery and autumn with its foliage are comfortable for walking, and they show Hell Valley at its most striking. Summer is cool and pleasant, a good time for outdoor and hands-on spots like the bear park and the aquarium. Winter brings snowy scenery and hot springs, but the walking paths at Hell Valley call for care with snow and ice. Pair them with an indoor play area or the aquarium and children can still enjoy the cold season.
Getting there
About an hour by car from New Chitose Airport. About 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station. The area is also reachable by car from Sapporo and Lake Toya. Hell Valley is within walking distance of the hot spring town, while a car or bus is convenient for the bear park and the aquarium.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can children enjoy Noboribetsu Onsen?
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From newborns onward. Some hotels provide cribs, baby bathtubs, bottle warmers, and diaper bins, and many serve a buffet or accommodate allergies, so meals are reassuring too. With indoor play areas, an aquarium, and more, there is something to enjoy at every age.
Are there sights in Noboribetsu that children will enjoy?
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Yes. There are walks through Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, where white steam rises from the ground; Noboribetsu Bear Park, reached by ropeway; and Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, with its aquarium and dolphin show. All of them work from a young age, and you can tour them as a family alongside your hot spring stay.
Can children still enjoy Noboribetsu Onsen on a rainy day?
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2 hotels have an indoor play area, so you can spend the day inside when the weather turns. Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, an indoor aquarium, is another rainy-day option. Walking Hell Valley is mostly outdoors, so combining it with indoor attractions makes the day easier to plan.
Are there hotels in Noboribetsu Onsen where we can bathe with a small child?
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5 hotels have a bath in the guest room, and 3 have a private-hire bath your family can use alone. Even with a baby or small child who is not ready for the big communal bath, you can take your time in a space that is just for you.
How do you get to Noboribetsu Onsen?
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About an hour by car from New Chitose Airport, or about 15 minutes by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station. Hell Valley is within walking distance of the hot spring town, while a car or bus is convenient for the bear park and the aquarium. In winter you need to be prepared for icy roads.