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The small, crowded enclosures in which the bears are kept may be disturbing to Western visitors.
地獄谷 Jigokudani
Sulphurous volcanic pits and geysers. Included in the Japanese Ministry of Environment`s top 100 areas of fragrance and scenery!
マリンパークニクス, marin pāku nikusu
Aquarium built like a Danish castle, with a small amusement park bolted on.
登別伊達時代村
Theme park about Edo era.
登別温泉
One of Japan's best-known hot-spring resorts, centred on the volcanic springs of Jigokudani. The compact town has numerous ryokan, hotels, restaurants and souvenir shops, and is particularly atmospheric in the evening when staying overnight.
夢元さぎり湯
A much cheaper and more local alternative to the large hotel baths. This public bath uses two types of natural hot-spring water and is the only bath in Noboribetsu Onsen offering alum spring water. ¥500, 09:00–21:00, last admission 20:30. (2)