Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch
A Thrilling Brown Bear Encounter at the Foot of an Active Volcano
A popular attraction where visitors can observe brown bears up close and experience their impressive presence firsthand.
The ranch is home to around 100 brown bears, grouped by age. When you hold up cookies or apples, bears with their keen sense of smell quickly notice them, often standing up and waving a paw as if to say, “Over here!” Watching them skillfully catch treats in mid-air or slowly pick up food from the ground reveals each bear's unique behavior up close.
For an even closer experience, the special observation area known as the “Human Cage” is a highlight. This glass-enclosed area brings you remarkably close to the bears. You can hear their heavy breathing and powerful calls from startlingly close range, and the sheer closeness may make you instinctively step back.
In spring, cubs born that year appear at the “Bear Kindergarten,” delighting visitors with their adorable behavior. The ranch is also home to raccoons, offering opportunities to encounter a variety of animals. Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch is a unique destination to experience the charm of Hokkaido's wildlife up close.
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- Category
- With friends
- Shopping
- Family
- Travel style
- Souvenirs
- Parks, green spaces, multipurpose facilities
- Zoos and botanical gardens, aquariums, amusement parks
- Theme parks, tourist facilities
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒052-0102
- Address
- 北海道有珠郡壮瞥町字昭和新山183
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-2290
- Open
- 8:30-17:00 Summer
8:30-16:30 Winter
*Business hours may change depending on the season, so please check the website for details. - Closed
- Open all year round
- Car Park
- paid
- Directions
- ●By Car: About 15 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Date IC
●By Car: About 20 minutes from JR Toya Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
