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Noboribetsu actually comprises the nearby towns of Noboribetsu, Horobetsu and Washibetsu. However, for most visitors the main target is the hot spring village of Noboribetsu Onsen ç»å¥æ¸©æ³, 6 km inland from Noboribetsu itself. The vast majority of Japanese tourists are drawn to the 11 types of water found in the local hot springs. Water contains sulfur and iron.