Noboribetsu Bear Park is one of Hokkaido’s most unique wildlife attractions, located on Mount Shihorei above Noboribetsu Onsen. The park is home to dozens of Hokkaido brown bears, a species native to northern Japan, and gives visitors the opportunity to safely observe them up
close. The park features viewing platforms, feeding experiences, educational exhibits, and a small museum dedicated to bear biology and conservation. Visitors can watch the bears’ natural behaviors, learn about their habitat, and enjoy scenic mountain views surrounding the area.
- 🐻 Watch Hokkaido brown bears 🐾 from an elevated viewing deck 🔭
- 🍎 Participate in a feeding experience 🥯 using special food pellets 😋
- 📖 Learn about bear biology 🔬 and behavior at the dedicated museum 🏛️
- 🚠 Enjoy a scenic ropeway 🚠 ride over the volcanic landscape 🌋
- 🧒 Visit the kids area 🎈 featuring interactive exhibits for families 👪
- 🚠 Ride the scenic ropeway 🚠 for five minutes from the Onsen town 🏘️
- 🚗 Park your personal car 🚘 at the base of the ropeway station 🅿️
- 🧗 Use the ropeway 🚠 since the terrain is far too steep for walking ⛰️
- ⏰ Arrive early in the day 🌅 to avoid large tourist crowds 👥
- 🥨 Follow all staff instructions 👮 during the bear feeding sessions 🧤
- 🧥 Dress in warm layers 🧣 as the mountaintop can be quite chilly ❄️
- 📸 Bring a long zoom lens 🔍 for high-quality photography of the bears 🎞️
- 🚠 10:00 AM – Take the ropeway 🚠 to the summit of the mountain 🏔️
- 🐻 10:15 AM – Visit the main bear 🐾 viewing area to see them play 🎾
- 🥯 11:00 AM – Enjoy the unique feeding 🍎 experience at the specialized stations 🏁
- 🏛️ 11:45 AM – Explore the bear museum 🖼️ and the various observation areas 🔭
