All Reviews of Noboribetsu Bear Park

You can see the brown bears up close at the park. Watching these large, powerful bears moving around is truly impressive. The most interesting part is feeding time. As soon as the bears see food, they come right over, and their quick, adorable movements make it hard to look away!

It was my first time seeing brown bears from such a close distance, and it felt very special! Hokkaido has not only beautiful natural scenery but also fun experiences like this, so it’s a great addition to a Noboribetsu itinerary.

At the cable car station for Noboribetsu Bear Park, getting ready to head up the mountain, we were completely surrounded by forests showing signs of fall and thick clouds. The whole atmosphere made it feel like we were about to explore deep into the mountains.

As the cable car slowly climbed, the mountains below were all dyed golden yellow and orange-red. The higher we went, the more expansive the distant mountain views became. The magnificent scenery of being surrounded by mountains was truly beautiful.

After reaching the park at the summit, we immediately saw a large group of brown bears of different sizes walking around the enclosure. Sometimes they would even stand upright on two legs and strike all kinds of funny poses to beg visitors for food. Seeing these huge animals up close felt incredibly immersive. Whether watching their sweet, goofy faces through the glass or seeing them play around the wooden structures and pool, it was both surprising and fun.

Noboribetsu Bear Park is definitely pretty unique. You can see the brown bears up close, and even feed and interact with them, which kids will get really excited about.

That said, the smell is a bit strong and the facilities feel somewhat dated. Overall, it’s more of an experience-focused attraction.