Discover a truly unique wildlife experience at Noboribetsu Bear Park, a one-of-a-kind mountaintop zoo located within the stunning Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
Home to the majestic Ezo brown bear — a native species of Hokkaido — this park offers visitors the rare opportunity to observe these powerful animals up close in a safe and natural setting. Learn about their behavior, habitat, and conservation while watching them roam, play, and interact.
Your adventure begins with a scenic ropeway ride that carries you up the mountainside, offering breathtaking panoramic views of forests, lakes, and volcanic landscapes along the way. The ropeway itself is a highlight, making the journey to the park ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission Ticket
Personal Expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Noboribetsu Bear Park
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the unique Noboribetsu Bear Park, perched atop Shikotsu-Toya National Park, for an unforgettable blend of wildlife, culture, and scenic beauty. Travelers can take the thrilling ropeway gondola to the summit and observe Ezo brown bears up close, explore the world’s only Brown Bear Museum, and relax at the observation deck with breathtaking views of Lake Kuttara. Families and friends can also immerse themselves in the rich heritage of the Ainu people at Yukar no Sato (Ainu Village), where traditional early-Meiji era houses are recreated. Combining wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and stunning landscapes, Noboribetsu Bear Park offers a complete Hokkaido sightseeing experience for visitors of all ages.
Discover a truly unique wildlife experience at Noboribetsu Bear Park, a one-of-a-kind mountaintop zoo located within the stunning Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
Home to the majestic Ezo brown bear — a native species of Hokkaido — this park offers visitors the rare opportunity to observe these powerful animals up close in a safe and natural setting. Learn about their behavior, habitat, and conservation while watching them roam, play, and interact.
Your adventure begins with a scenic ropeway ride that carries you up the mountainside, offering breathtaking panoramic views of forests, lakes, and volcanic landscapes along the way. The ropeway itself is a highlight, making the journey to the park ...
