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Noboribetsu Bear Park

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Noboribetsu Bear Park

A popular mountaintop spot where you can encounter unique brown bears in a breathtaking natural setting.

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Located at an altitude of 550 meters on the summit of Shihorei Mountain, Noboribetsu Bear Park is accessible via a 7-minute ropeway ride from the foothill station in Noboribetsu Onsen Town. Over 60 lively brown bears reside here.

The bears are exhibited separately by gender. In the First Bear Enclosure, which houses the male bears, visitors can observe them up close from a glass-walled room called the "Human Cage," where bears roam around just outside, offering an impressive and thrilling view. Visitors can also feed the adult bears in both the First and Second Bear Enclosures. The park features entertaining attractions such as the Bear Athletic Show, which showcases the bears’ balance and dexterity, and the Duck Race, where visitors can predict the winning duck as they swim.

The park also includes a museum dedicated to brown bears, an Ainu culture exhibition, a café, and gift shops located at both the ropeway’s foothill station and inside the bear museum, offering exclusive Bear Park merchandise. From the rooftop observatory of the museum, visitors can admire the perfectly round Lake Kuttara and the vast surrounding natural scenery—an unforgettable sight.

Highlights

  • A zoo that houses over 60 brown bears.
  • Observe bears up close from inside a glass-walled room.
  • Enjoy feeding the bears and watching the duck race.
  • Access the mountaintop bear park via a ropeway from Noboribetsu Onsen Town.
  • Features a bear museum, gift shop, café, and more.

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  • You can also feed the male bears in the First Enclosure and the female bears in the Second Enclosure.

    You can also feed the male bears in the First Enclosure and the female bears in the Second Enclosure.

  • An thrilling experience where you can observe the bears through the glass up close.

    An thrilling experience where you can observe the bears through the glass up close.

  • You can also meet adorable cubs (available from late April to late November).

    You can also meet adorable cubs (available from late April to late November).

  • The Bear Museum provides a detailed introduction to the ecology and behavior of bears.

    The Bear Museum provides a detailed introduction to the ecology and behavior of bears.

  • The bear park is easily accessible via a gondola lift.

    The bear park is easily accessible via a gondola lift.

  • The shops at the ropeway's foothill station and the Bear Museum are full of original merchandise.

    The shops at the ropeway's foothill station and the Bear Museum are full of original merchandise.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes, It is available for use in almost all areas of the park.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes.

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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Re-entry is not allowed.

Q

Are there smoking areas?
A

Available at both the foothill and summit areas.

Q

Is parking available?
A

paid parking lot is available in front of the ropeway station, accommodating up to 150 regular cars.
Parking fees: 500yen for regular cars (under 5m in length), 1,000yen for large vehicles (5m or longer), and 200yen for motorcycles.

Reviews

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  • 范慈茜
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    Noboribetsu Bear Park is definitely pretty unique. You can see the brown bears up close, and even feed and interact with them, which kids will get really excited about.

    That said, the smell is a bit strong and the facilities feel somewhat dated. Overall, it’s more of an experience-focused attraction.

Details

Name in Japanese
のぼりべつクマ牧場
Postal Code
059-0551
Address
224 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido
Telephone
0143-84-2225
Closed
Open year-round
Closed from April 6 to April 24, 2026, due to mandatory ropeway inspection and facility maintenance.
Business Hours
From April 21st to October 20th 9:00am - 5:00pm(Admission allowed until 4:20pm), From October 21st to April 20th 9:30am - 4:30pm(Admission allowed until 3:50pm)
Admission
Adults 3,200yen, Children(Ages 4 to 6th-grade elementary school students)1,600yen
*Children 3 and under are admitted for free.
Access
(1) 15-minute ride on the Donan Bus from JR Muroran Main Line Noboribetsu Station to Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal, then a 5-minute walk to the ropeway station.
(2) 10-minute drive from Noboribetsu Higashi IC on the Dō-Ō Expressway to the ropeway station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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