Visitors are asked not to bring pets. Certified assistance dogs are admitted upon presentation of their certificate.

Are wheelchairs and strollers available to borrow?

Yes. Wheelchairs are available free at the entrance and at Bear Point, and strollers at the entrance.

Are you open on rainy days?

Yes. Umbrellas are lent free of charge, but operations may be suspended in severe weather such as storms or lightning.

Can I bring food and drink into the park?

Eating in the park is prohibited as a rule, and visitors are asked not to bring in food. Only drinks for hydration may be brought in.

How long does the bear-watching bus take?

About 20 minutes from departure to Bear Point while viewing the bears, a stop of about 10 minutes, and about 5 minutes for the return.

Zoo ・ Hokkaido

Sahororizotobeamauntenサホロリゾートベア・マウンテン

Japan's first brown bear safari park. Brown bears live in about 15 ha of natural terrain and can be viewed from a dedicated bus, a walking trail, and Bear Point, a glass-walled observation facility.

Hours: Regular 09:00–16:00（exceptions apply）
Access: Karikachi Kogen, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido (158 Niinai Nishi 6-sen, Shintoku-cho).

Updated: 2026-09-09 ／ Source: bear-mt.jp bear-mt.jp bear-mt.jp

Exterior of Sahororizotobeamaunten — Photo: Satoshi KINOKUNI / CC BY 2.0 / Source / cropped

Basic Information

Sahororizotobeamaunten basic information
Type	Zoo
Location	Hokkaido
JAZA Membership	Non-member
Opened	Unconfirmed
Official / Social	Official SiteX Instagram YouTube Facebook Source

Highlights

Bear-watching bus
Observe brown bears moving through the forest from a dedicated bus protected by steel bars. Source
Walking trail
Look down on the brown bears from an elevated walkway course. Source
Bear Point
A glass-walled observation facility at the center of Bear Mountain. Source

Access

Karikachi Kogen, Shintoku-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido (158 Niinai Nishi 6-sen, Shintoku-cho). Taxi from JR Shintoku Station (roughly ¥4,000). By car, about 60 minutes from Obihiro, about 2 hours 40 minutes from Sapporo, and about 2 hours 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport. Source

Hours and Admission

Hours and admission for Sahororizotobeamaunten
Hours	Operating season is late April to mid-October (closed in winter). 9:00–16:00 (last entry 15:20; in October, last entry 15:00). Source
Admission	Walking trail course: adults ¥2,420, children ¥1,870, seniors ¥2,200. Bear-watching bus course: adults ¥3,520, children ¥2,970, seniors ¥3,300. Ages 4–6 free for up to two children per accompanying adult; age 3 and under free. Source

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FAQ

Can I bring my pet?: Visitors are asked not to bring pets. Certified assistance dogs are admitted upon presentation of their certificate. Source
Are wheelchairs and strollers available to borrow?: Yes. Wheelchairs are available free at the entrance and at Bear Point, and strollers at the entrance. Source
Are you open on rainy days?: Yes. Umbrellas are lent free of charge, but operations may be suspended in severe weather such as storms or lightning. Source

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Can I bring food and drink into the park?: Eating in the park is prohibited as a rule, and visitors are asked not to bring in food. Only drinks for hydration may be brought in. Source
How long does the bear-watching bus take?: About 20 minutes from departure to Bear Point while viewing the bears, a stop of about 10 minutes, and about 5 minutes for the return. Source

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Last verified: 2026-07-07 ／ Source: bear-mt.jp

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