Landmark
Horobetsu Station
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Horobetsu Station is a small, unstaffed railway station on JR Hokkaido's Muroran Main Line. It serves as a convenient access point for travelers coming from Sapporo or Hakodate to reach Noboribetsu's hot spring resorts and Hell Valley. The station building is modest, with a waiting room and ticket vending machines. Buses from the station forecourt connect to Noboribetsu Onsen town and Marine Park Nixe. While not a tourist attraction itself, it is a practical gateway for exploring the area, offering a glimpse of local rail travel in Hokkaido.
Don't miss
- Catch a bus from the station to Noboribetsu Onsen and Hell Valley.
- Observe the simple, functional design of a rural Japanese station.
- Use it as a starting point for a day trip to Noboribetsu's attractions.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Horobetsu Station
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way in1-Day Pass for Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura4.4★ · 12 travelers1–8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Best full dayLake Toya and Noboribatsu Hell Valley Private Day Trip4.9★ · 18 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$342 per personSee dates →More attractions in Noboribetsu