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Okunoyu Pond or Oku No Yu ( 奥の湯 ) is a smaller pond adjacent to the larger Oyunuma Pond. It is located at Noboribetsu Onsen Town in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan .  Okunoyu Pond or Oku No Yu ( 奥の湯 ) Okunoyu Pond details Okunoyu Pond , located just a short distance from the parking area near Oyunuma Pond , offers visitors the convenience of easily exploring both ponds. Although smaller in size, Okunoyu Pond exudes its unique beauty. Okunoyu Pond - Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture Throughout the seasons, the hot waters of Okunoyu Pond undergo a captivating transformation. Starting as a murky gray, the pond's waters gradually turn into a mesmerizing milky blue. This visual spectacle is truly a sight to behold. The water from Okunoyu Pond actually flows to the nearby larger Oyunuma Pond Photos of Okunoyu Pond There would be times that you would see deer near the pond Despite its smaller size, Okunoyu Pond plays a significant role as one of the water sources for

Oyunuma Pond or simply Oyunuma ( 大湯沼 ) is a volcanic blast crater that is currently filled with hot spring waters creating a hot spring pond one kilometer around. It is located at Noboribetsuonsencho /Noboribetsu Onsen Town in Noboribetsu City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Oyunuma Pond Oyunuma Pond details Nestled within the captivating wilderness of Japan's Mt. Hiyori, lies the remarkable Oyunuma Pond . This gourd-shaped swamp, with its impressive circumference of approximately 1 kilometer, is a testament to the violent forces of nature. Formed by a powerful phreatic explosion crater, Oyunuma Pond stands as a remarkable geological wonder, captivating visitors with its unique features and enchanting beauty. Oyunuma Pond - Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture At the heart of this remarkable natural phenomenon lies the remarkable display of sulfur springs, which gush forth with astonishing force. Located at the bottom of the pond, these springs emit temperatures of about 130 de

Jigokudani ( 登別地獄谷 ) or Hell Valley in English is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Noboribetsu City. It is located at Noboribetsuonsencho/Noboribetsu Onsen Town in Noboribetsu City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Jigokudani Jigokudani details Nestled at the western foot of the active volcano "Katataraku" lies Jigokudani , a geothermal wonderland that forms a part of the "Noboribetsu Volcano" along with Oyunuma and Hiyoriyama . With a diameter of approximately 450 meters and covering an area of around 11 hectares, Jigokudani serves as the source of Noboribetsu Onsen , a renowned hot spring town where high-temperature fumaroles and hydrothermal activity continue to mesmerize visitors. In recognition of its unique ecological importance, Jigokudani has been designated as a "Special Protection Area" within the Shikotsu-Toya National Park . Jigokudani - Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido Prefecture The formation of Jigokudani can be traced back to vo