Noboribetsu BearPark【Official site】

Information about Park Closure Dates (2027)
We regret to inform you that the park will be closed from April 5, 2027 (Monday), through April 23, 2027 (Friday) for legally required ropeway inspections and facility maintenance.
The park will reopen on April 24, 2027 (Saturday).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you're visiting Noboribetsu Onsen, don't miss Noboribetsu Bear Park, where you can enjoy Hokkaido's wildlife, nature, culture, and breathtaking scenery all in one place.

Just a 7-minute ropeway ride from the Noboribetsu Onsen hot spring district, Noboribetsu Bear Park sits atop a 550-meter mountain, where you can get up close to Hokkaido's iconic Ezo brown bears.

Enjoy the popular bear feeding experience, Bear Athletics, an educational event showcasing the bears' natural agility and athletic abilities, and the entertaining Duck Race. The park also features the world's only Brown Bear Museum, Yukar Village, where you can discover Ainu culture, and the Lake Kuttara Observatory, offering spectacular views of one of Japan's clearest caldera lakes.

Free Wi-Fi on-site!

Bear Park (around the area at the top of the mountain) offers free Wi-Fi to park guests. Enjoy coverage in most of the surrounding area including the Kuttara Lake observation deck.

Operating Hours

Period 10/21～4/20 4/21～10/20
Time entrance ticket sales open 9:30 9:00
Time entrance ticket sales close 15:50 16:20
Park Closed 16:30 17:00

Operating Hours

Time entrance ticket sales open Time entrance ticket sales close Park Closed
8:30 15:50
(July and August only 16:20)		 16:30
(July and August only 17:00)

Entrance Fees

Regular Price

Section Price
Adult ¥3,200
Child ¥1,600

*Child price includes kids 4-years-old to elementary school (~6th grade). Children 3 and under are admitted for free.

*Price for ropeway ticket includes park entrance fee.

*Major credit cards（VISA／Mastercard／JCB／AMERICAN EXPRESS／DC／NICOS／銀聯）,WeChat,and Alipay are accepted.

Click here for advance tickets.

Access Map

Parking fee

regular size vehicles fee ¥500

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Noboribetsu Bear Park?

Noboribetsu Bear Park can only be accessed by ropeway from the ropeway station in Noboribetsu Onsen. The ropeway is the only way to reach the park.

How long does the ropeway ride take?

The ropeway ride takes approximately 7 minutes one way.

How long does it take to visit Noboribetsu Bear Park?

A visit takes approximately 60–90 minutes, depending on how much time you spend at the park.

Is the ropeway fare included in the admission fee?

Yes. The round-trip ropeway fare is included in the admission fee.