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You don't need to have a blue face and a little horn on your head in order to use this toilet, you just have to be a man.

Noboribetsu can be reached from Hakodate. It's between Hakodate and Sapporo.

to figure out your fare, check the number you got when boarding the bus, then match the number on board

Bus to Noboribetsu: Bus to Noboribetsu onsen is right in front of JR Noboribetsu station, from 6:26am to 9:35pm fare 330Y

My bus trip: 1/11/06 12:28 pm depart from noboribetsu train station 1/11/06 12:42 pm arrived at noboribetsu on-sen

Press this button when you try to get off the bus

Noboribetsu Grand Hotel, which stands in front of a beautiful ravine and a sea of trees, has worked to improve its service throughout its history of over half a century.

It is also known as the "guest house of the north" because it was formerly patronized by the Imperial Household. The hotel is popular among many guests for its noble style.

I didn't try this hotel for a lack of fund.

Address: 173 Noboribetsu Onsen-machi Location: Hokkaido Transportation: The staff will pick you up at the station if you tell them your arrival time in advance; otherwise, it's above Noboribetsu Onsen's main street, a 10-min. walk from the bus terminal Phone: 0143/84-2145 Fax: 0143/84-2146 Room Information: 43 units Prices: �10,000 ($83) single; �16,000 ($133) double; �24,000 ($200) triple. Breakfast �2,000 ($17) extra; dinner �5,000-�10,000 ($42-$83) extra Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V Facilities: Coffee shop; karaoke bar; indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths (the outdoor bath alternates days for men and women); in-room massage

The Japanese food display looks delicious. Meal time is frustrating because of too many choices.