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BESTHighly recommended. If you are planning a trip to Noboribetsu, be sure to visit.
There are baby bears
Noboribetsu Bear Ranch
Noboribetsu Bear Ranch is a zoo that opened in 1958 for the purpose of observation, research, and protection. Now it has become a popular travel destination for travelers, including children, to see baby bears.
Inside, about 500 pieces of information about the history, habits, and ecology of bears are on display, and at the restaurant in the ranch, you can enjoy delicious meals, including Hokkaido's specialty, Genghis Khan. You can also find an observatory where you can view the beautiful lake.
where bears live
Enter the village!
At Noboribetsu Bear Ranch in Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido, about 70 bears are currently living leisurely(?). This bear specialty ranch, which is rare in the world, has a lot of things to see, including an observatory overlooking a beautiful lake, and displays about 500 pieces of information about the history, habits, and ecology of bears.
The village of Yukara preserves the precious cultural heritage of the indigenous Ainu people and faithfully reproduces the lifestyle of the early Meiji period. The restaurant in the ranch offers a variety of menus, including Hokkaido's specialty, Genghis Khan, so fill your stomach and enjoy the sights!
Take the cable car up
Noboribetsu Bear Ranch is unique in that you have to take a cable car up there. You have to take the cable car up for about 10 minutes to reach the village where the bears live. You can see the beautiful scenery of Noboribetsu, so it's a good place to travel leisurely.
Meet various bears
Noboribetsu Bear Ranch is currently home to about 70 bears! It's so big that you'll be surprised by the size of the bear you actually see. Of course, you can meet everyone from fully grown bears to baby bears. And it's nice to be able to see bears from such a close distance.
address :
Noboribetsu Bear Ranch
224 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551 Japan
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Way to go :
When using a private car
Approximately 10 minutes from Doo Expressway Noboribetsu Higashi IC
When using public transportation
5-minute walk from Donam Bus Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal
Opening hours :
9:30 AM - 16:30 PM (Last entry: 15:50 PM)
Closed days:
04/08/24 - 04/26/24
(Closed due to ropeway statutory inspection and facility repairs)
* Please refer to the official website as business hours and closing days may change depending on the season. Learn more
224 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551 Japan