Noboribetsu Bear Park Ropeway sanroku-eki (Base Station)

🌿 Nature & Parks · noboribetsu, Hokkaido · ★4.0

The Noboribetsu Bear Park Ropeway Base Station serves as the gateway to one of Hokkaido's most unique wildlife experiences. This ropeway whisks visitors up Mount Shikotsu to the Bear Park, where you can observe over 100 brown bears in spacious natural enclosures while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic landscape. The 7-minute cable car ride itself offers stunning vistas of Noboribetsu's steaming hot spring valley and the town below.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	noboribetsu, Hokkaido
🎟 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	–

💡 Tips for Visitors

English signage and audio guides are available at the facility, making navigation easy for international visitors. The ropeway operates year-round but times vary by season, so check the schedule in advance; winter visits offer a magical snow-covered landscape. Cash and major credit cards are accepted for tickets, and combination tickets with the Bear Park admission are available at a discount.