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Noboribetsu Bear Park

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Noboribetsu Bear Park

のぼりべつクマ牧場

Hokkaido

A ropeway climbs 1,260m up Mount Shihorei to a hilltop park at 550m elevation where visitors can observe Ezo brown bears up close, alongside an Ainu culture museum and panoramic views over Noboribetsu and Lake Kuttara.

Why we picked it

It's a well-known regional attraction, but the ropeway ride and hilltop setting mean it draws a steadier, calmer crowd than the busy Hell Valley streets below.

Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.0· 4,946 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Adult ropeway + park combination ticket, roughly ¥3,000 (price varies slightly by source/season); children discounted.
Nearest station
Noboribetsu Station
Website
bearpark.jp

Today

9:00–17:00¥3,000

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

Ropeway base station is in Noboribetsu Onsen town, reachable by bus from JR Noboribetsu Station (about 15 minutes), then a 7-minute ropeway ride to the summit park.

Tags

wildliferopewayculture

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