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Noboribetsu Bear Park
Attraction
4.0 (4796 reviews)
224 Noboribetsuonsenchō, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan
+81 143-84-2225
Did You Know?
Main Attraction
Noboribetsu Bear Park is primarily dedicated to the Ussuri brown bear, a subspecies found in East Asia, including Hokkaido.
Location
The park is situated on top of Mount Shiho, offering panoramic views of Lake Kuttara and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
Bear Performances
Visitors can enjoy bear shows where the trained bears perform various tricks and behaviors, often in exchange for food.
Unique Feeding Experience
The park features a unique 'Bear Viewing Room' where visitors can observe bears from below through a glass dome, and even feed them snacks from a chute.
Highlights from Reviews
• interactive feeding
Visitors can feed the bears directly, which is highly interactive and provides unique close-up encounters with the animals.
• scenic cable car
The ropeway ride to the park offers breathtaking panoramic views and is an enjoyable experience in itself.
• adorable bear cubs
The baby bears are a major highlight, described as playful, active, and extremely cute, captivating visitors.
• additional attractions
Beyond the bears, the park features a bear museum, Ainu village exhibit, and entertaining duck races.
• lake view observatory
There are excellent viewing points offering stunning vistas of Lake Kuttara, known for its clear water.
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