One-Day Trip 2
- Noboribetsu, Shiraoi
From the Power of Nature to Ainu Culture

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The second of our day trips from Sapporo takes us south to Noboribetsu and Shiraoi, where the power of nature and a culture passed down through generations offer one discovery after another.
We begin at Noboribetsu Jigokudani, or“ Hell Valley,” where steam rises from rugged volcanic terrain and hot water bubbles up from the earth. A short walk leads to the natural footbath at Oyunuma River, where you can dip your feet into warm water flowing through the forest. For lunch, try Noboribetsu Enma Yakisoba, a local specialty with three rules: local ingredients, flat noodles and a spicy kick.

Then it is on to Shiraoi and Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum and Park. Traditional songs and dances bring Ainu culture vividly to life, while the museum explores its language, history, beliefs and everyday life. Seeing, hearing and touching make the experience all the more immediate.

There is another taste to discover here: ohaw, a traditional Ainu soup. Gently seasoned and filled with the rich flavor of salmon, it is a simple, comforting bowl that brings our second day trip to a delicious close.

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