Zoo ・ Hokkaido

Noboribetsu BearParkのぼりべつクマ牧場

A facility in the Noboribetsu Onsen hot-spring town that keeps and exhibits brown bears on a mountaintop reached by a roughly 7-minute ropeway ride. The ropeway has a 60-year history. Males and females are exhibited in separate ranch areas, and the site also has a Brown Bear Museum and "Yukara no Sato," which introduces Ainu culture.

Access
224 Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
Opened
1958 (month/day unconfirmed) · about 68 years of history

Updated: / Source: bearpark.jp bearpark.jp

Basic Information

Noboribetsu BearPark basic information
TypeZoo
LocationHokkaido
JAZA MembershipNon-member
Opened1958 Source
Official / Social

Highlights

  1. Ranch 1 (Males)

    An area where you can observe large brown bears up close. Source

  2. Ranch 2 (Females)

    A brown bear observation area where you can try feeding. Source

  3. Cub Ranch

    An area for observing bear cubs. Source

  4. Yukara no Sato

    An exhibit area where you can experience Ainu culture. Source

Access

224 Noboribetsu Onsen-cho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido. About 7 minutes by ropeway from the Noboribetsu Onsen town (round-trip fare included in admission). Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Noboribetsu BearPark
HoursNormally 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:20). Varies by season (check the operating calendar). Source
AdmissionAdults ¥3,200; children (age 4 through 6th grade) ¥1,600; age 3 and under free. Includes the round-trip ropeway fare. Group discounts (10 or more), disability discounts, and annual passes available. Source

Hours and admission may change.Check the Official Site for the latest information.

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FAQ

What are the hours?
9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:20). Source
How much is parking?
Standard cars ¥500, large vehicles ¥1,000, motorcycles ¥200. Source
How do I get there from Sapporo?
About 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes by car. From New Chitose Airport, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Source
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Is there a free shuttle from the Noboribetsu Onsen town?
A free shuttle runs from the Noboribetsu Onsen town to the ropeway station (available from the Donan Bus Noboribetsu Onsen terminal, the tourist association, and hotel front desks). Source

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Last verified: / Source: bearpark.jp