Noboribetsu

Jigokudani, literally means 'hell valley', is a remain of a volcanic crater created by the eruption of Mt. Hiyori. Numerous hot spring and sulphur vents and blowholes lies in the gorge and local folklores believe that it is the home of the demons.

Kuma Bokujo or Bear Park, the biggest brown bear nursery in the world with over 120 bears. There is also a bear museum where you can learn almost everything about the life development of a brown bear.