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.
- 🐻 Stand on the elevated Bear Observatory deck to watch the Hokkaido brown bears in their habitat 🐾
- 🥨 Participate in a unique feeding experience using specially designed food pellets for the resident animals 🧤
- 📖 Visit the comprehensive Bear Museum to learn about fascinating bear biology and regional conservation efforts 🧬
- 🚠 Take a scenic ropeway ride that provides sweeping panoramic views of the entire volcanic landscape 🏔️
- 🧒 Spend time in the dedicated kids area featuring interactive exhibits and educational displays for young families 🎨
- 🚠 Board the Noboribetsu Bear Park Ropeway from the town center for a quick five minute ride 🚠
- 🚗 Use the convenient parking facilities located at the base of the main ropeway station entrance 🅿️
- 🚶 Choose the ropeway as your primary access method because the mountain terrain is extremely steep ⛰️
- ⏰ Aim to arrive earlier in the morning to beat the crowds and see more active bears ☀️
- 🥖 Follow all staff instructions closely while at the feeding stations to ensure a safe interaction 🤝
- 🧥 Pack an extra layer of warm clothing as the mountaintop air can be quite chilly ❄️
- 📸 Bring a camera with a quality zoom lens to capture detailed close up bear shots safely 📷
- 🚠 10:00 AM – Take the scenic ropeway ride to reach the summit of the mountaintop park 🌬️
- 🐾 10:15 AM – Visit the main bear viewing area to observe the animals from the observation deck 🔭
- 🥨 11:00 AM – Enjoy the interactive feeding experience while engaging with the park staff and bears 🧤
- 🏛️ 11:45 AM – Explore the educational bear museum and various surrounding outdoor observation areas 🖼️
