Hobetsu (穂別町, Hobetsu-chō) was a town located in Yūfutsu (Iburi) District, Iburi Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan.
As of 2004, the town had an estimated population of 3,727 and a density of 6.82 persons per km2. The total area is 546.48 km2.
On March 27, 2006, Hobetsu was merged into the expanded town of Mukawa (鵡川町 Mukawa-chō).
Train service has been discontinued to this town, although it can be accessed via the public bus system. By car, Hobetsu is located approximately 30 to 40 minutes north of Mukawa along Route 74.