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{{Nihongo|'''Noboribetsu'''|登別市|Noboribetsu-shi|[[Ainu language|Ainu]]: ''nupur-pet''}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Iburi Subprefecture]], [[Hokkaido]], Japan. Part of [[Shikotsu-Toya National Park]], it is southwest of [[Sapporo]], west of [[Tomakomai]] and northeast of [[Hakodate]]. |
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As of 2016, the city has an estimated [[population]] of 49,523 and a [[population density]] of 230 persons per km². The total area is 212.11 km². |
As of September 2016, the city has an estimated [[population]] of 49,523, and a [[population density]] of 230 persons per km². The total area is 212.11 km². |
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The city office is in Horobetsu. The town of Noboribetsu is at the mouth of the Noboribetsu river and is therefore a much narrower area. |
The city office is in Horobetsu. The town of Noboribetsu is at the mouth of the Noboribetsu river and is therefore a much narrower area. |
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===Origin of Name=== |
===Origin of Name=== |
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The name, Noboribetsu, derives from an [[Ainu language|Ainu]] word, ''nupur-pet,'' which means dark- |
The name, Noboribetsu, derives from an [[Ainu language|Ainu]] word, ''nupur-pet,'' which means dark-colored river; The kanji {{Nihongo2|登別}}, meaning "climbing different", are used for their phonetic value only, and have no relation to the original meaning. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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==Sightseeing== |
==Sightseeing== |
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{{wide image|1 Jigokudani hell valley 2015.jpg|800px|Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, the main source of the Noboribetsu onsen}} |
{{wide image|1 Jigokudani hell valley 2015.jpg|800px|Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, the main source of the Noboribetsu onsen}} |
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6 km inland from Noboribetsu City in the river valley is the smaller town of Noboribetsu- |
6 km inland from Noboribetsu City in the river valley is the smaller town of {{Nihongo|Noboribetsu-onsen|登別温泉}}. The town has a range of [[onsen]] for bathing as well as other hot springs formed from different minerals for scenic viewing, and is also known for its bear park. Noboribetsu-onsen is one of many well-known resorts in Japan, with many hotels and [[Ryokan (inn)|ryokan]], and is the largest "hot spring town" in Hokkaido. |
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[[File:Noboribetsu bear park.jpg|thumb|Noboribetsu Bear Park]] |
[[File:Noboribetsu bear park.jpg|thumb|Noboribetsu Bear Park]] |
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Noboribetsu (登別市, Noboribetsu-shi, Ainu: nupur-pet) is a city in Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. Part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park, it is southwest of Sapporo, west of Tomakomai and northeast of Hakodate.
As of September 2016, the city has an estimated population of 49,523, and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area is 212.11 km².
The city office is in Horobetsu. The town of Noboribetsu is at the mouth of the Noboribetsu river and is therefore a much narrower area.
Geography
The mountains dominate the west and north while the plains dominate around five km within the coastline. There are three towns along the Pacific Ocean: from northeast to southwest, Noboribetsu, Horobetsu and Washibetsu. These betsu are derived from "river" in the Ainu language. Noboribetsu is on the Noboribetsu River. Horobetsu and Washibetsu are on the Iburi-horobetsu River and the Washibetsu River respectively.
Origin of Name
The name, Noboribetsu, derives from an Ainu word, nupur-pet, which means dark-colored river; The kanji 登別, meaning "climbing different", are used for their phonetic value only, and have no relation to the original meaning.
History
- 1919: Horobetsu village was founded.[1]
- 1951: Horobetsu village became Horobetsu town.
- 1961: Horobetsu town renamed to Noboribetsu town.
- 1970: Noboribetsu town became Noboribetsu city.
Education
High school
- Hokkaido Noboribetsu Seiryo High School
Secondary school
- Hokkaido Noboribetsu Akebi Secondary School
Transportation
- Muroran Main Line: Washibetsu - Horobetsu - Tomiura - Noboribetsu
- Hokkaido Expressway: Noboribetsu-Muroran IC - Tomiura PA - Noboribetsu-Higashi IC
- Route 36
Sightseeing
6 km inland from Noboribetsu City in the river valley is the smaller town of Noboribetsu-onsen (登別温泉). The town has a range of onsen for bathing as well as other hot springs formed from different minerals for scenic viewing, and is also known for its bear park. Noboribetsu-onsen is one of many well-known resorts in Japan, with many hotels and ryokan, and is the largest "hot spring town" in Hokkaido.
Twin cities
International
Faaborg-Midtfyn Municipality, Denmark[2]
Saipan, United States
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Domestic
References
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