Noboribetsu Jigokudani (map code 603 288 425)
This is a massive crater formed by the eruption of Mount Kuttara many years ago, leaving numerous hot steam & sulphurous volcanic pits and geysers. It is the main source of the hotspring waters in Noboribetsu. The 2 main ponds accessible by car are the Oyunuma and the Okunoyu. You can also walk along the Oyunuma River and enjoy a natural foot bath (ashiyu) along the way. 
Oyunuma
Oyunuma pond is about 22m deep with surface temperature of 50 deg C and 130 Deg C at the bottom of the pond.
Oku-no-yu
Lake Toya
From Jigokudani, we drove across the mountain ranges via Route 2 towards Lake Toya (洞爺湖). Spotted a deer which ventured out onto the road in the mountain. Relieved when it managed to gallop back into the woods.
Resthouse along the fringe of Lake Toya with a nice flower field:
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