River Oyunuma Natural Footbath — Attraction in Noboribetsu

Visited in August. Parking is quite limited, so arriving early is a good idea. It’s just a short walk from the parking area to the footbath. The space isn’t large but can comfortably fit around 20 people without feeling too crowded. The pond is not deep. The water is not knee height, just half between the ankle and tThe water temperature is pleasant—warm enough to relax but not too hot. The area can get muddy, especially after rain, so wearing slippers or sandals is best to avoid wet or dirty shoes. The footbath is fed by natural hot spring water from Oyunuma Pond, known for its mineral-rich, soothing properties. Surrounded by trees and the gentle sound of the river, it’s a peaceful and refreshing stop, perfect for resting your feet during a day of exploring...

Definitely worth a visit after walking around some of the other trails in Jigokudani. There is a small waterfall as you walk to the footpath area and another at the footpath itself, perfect spot for photos. The water was nice and hot and there is black sand at the bottom making it easy to walk in. Remember to bring a towel to dry your feet after. They have some mats to sit on as the wooden platform was wet but can just use your towel to sit on. We went in a patch of wet weather in the afternoon but it was still quite busy (see picture), so I expect it will be packed on a sunny day. The only thing that detracted from the walk was the large and ugly man made...

Went there end of February. Sadly there was an awful lot of snow and thus they could not really maintain the walking paths so most of the routes are fenced off.

The part we could get to and use for footbaths was well kept, had free bathmats for sitting, but sadly the water was kind of lukewarm. I expect this to be better further up the river but those areas were not usable due to the snow.

Go there when it's not as snowy and you will have a better time, in general if you take the hakodate liner, stopping here for the hell valley and this is...