14 Best Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch Tours

The Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch keeps Hokkaido brown bears in large pits, and you can buy biscuits to toss down to them. It’s not to everyone’s taste, but it’s the safest look you’ll get at an animal you never want to meet on a trail.

3.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Must-Visit One-Day Tour | Lake Toya Observation Deck & Lake Toya Onsen Pier & Lake Hill Farm & Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch & Noboribetsu Hell Valley One-Day Tour (Departing from Sapporo)

Review of a Sapporo day tour to Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan and Noboribetsu Hell Valley, with seasonal stops, costs and practical tips.

★ 4.8

“This itinerary is solid; it is not luxurious by any means but it's a good value for money if you prioritize seeing many places quickly in one day. I wish the guide gave a background/history of the places (and what to see within each area)…”

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4.Hokkaido Lake Toya Fireworks Festival, Lake Shikotsu & Bear Ranch & Observation Deck Day Tour (boat cruise optional)

See Lake Shikotsu, Showa Shinzan and Lake Toya on a Sapporo day tour, ending with lakeside time and seasonal fireworks.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide, Hikaru, was witty, charming, and absolutely delightful. Throughout the trip, she continuously shared insights about Hokkaido's cuisine and recommended must-try, must-buy, and must-eat items at each attraction (such as horse oil, ice cream, and yogurt). The entire itinerary was very satisfying. The…”

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5.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Day Tour | Kyogoku Fuki-dashi Park, Lake Toya (Optional Snowmobile in Winter), Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch, Noboribetsu Jigokudani Day Tour | Departing from Sapporo

See Lake Toya, Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a Sapporo day tour, with an optional winter snowmobile ride.

★ 4.8

“I really enjoyed this trip, especially the snowmobiling. Many thanks to tour guide Huang Lei for his explanations and introductions. After the tour, Guide Huang even recommended local delicacies for the group to try.”

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6.Romantic Hokkaido Noboribetsu Day Trip | Lake Toya Observatory (optional snowmobiling in winter) + Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch + Lake Hill Farm + Noboribetsu Hell Valley (Departing from Sapporo)

Review this Sapporo day trip to Lake Toya, Lake Hill Farm, Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch and Noboribetsu Hell Valley, with winter snowmobiling optional.

★ 4.7

“i had low expectations for the price of the tour per person and expected additional costa but i didnt like the bear ranch in the itinerary as well as the lunch place. it would have been a good opportunity to go to a more local…”

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7.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Bear Ranch, Lake Hill Farm Day Trip (Includes Ice Cream, Optional Snowmobile Experience)

See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch and Lake Hill Farm on a guided Hokkaido day trip from Sapporo.

★ 4.9

“The tour experience was fantastic. The tour guide, Xixi, was very enthusiastic and professional. The snow and scenery were beautiful after the heavy snowfall.”

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8.Noboribetsu Lake Toya and Sapporo Otaru Full Day Tour

Captivate your senses with a full-day exploration of Hokkaido's natural wonders, from the volcanic landscapes of Lake Toya to the charming canals of Otaru.

★ 4.5

“Everything about this tour was relaxing and enjoyable. Despite pretty heavy snowfall, they continued with the tour safely and exactly on schedule. Were able to spend time exploring a little and choose where we want to eat. Tour guide was very good and informative. One…”

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9.Classic one-day tour of Hokkaido Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch, and Otaru | Departure from Sapporo

See Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, Bear Ranch and Otaru in one long day from Sapporo, with round-trip transport and a guide.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Zhou Yanfeng, was absolutely fantastic! He took us to the secret spot of Oyunuma in Hell Valley (the large bus couldn't get there, so we took a more maneuverable 9-seater car). The entire journey was very smooth, and we slept comfortably. He…”

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11.Sapporo: Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya & Bear Farm Tour

Discover Hokkaido's winter magic on this full-day tour from Sapporo, visiting Lake Toya, Bear Farm, and Noboribetsu Hell Valley with stunning views and unique wildlife.

★ 3.1

“These tours are a great way to see tourist attractions in a short period of time. The caveat is that you feel rushed. I would have preferred less time at Lake Towa and Noboribetsu to stay longer at Lake Shikotsu. My guess is that the…”

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12.Hokkaido: Lake Toya Snowmobile & Noboribetsu Hell Valley & Bear Ranch & Lake Hill Farm Day Tour

Compare Lake Toya, bear feeding and Noboribetsu Hell Valley on a full-day Hokkaido tour, with seasonal stops and optional, extra-cost snowmobiling.

★ 4.6

“our guide, HONG was very nice !! i say he love his job so much!!.. he even offer things just for our convenience !! explaining history and introducing products on every souvenir shops we stop-by. even got connected to us via whats app before tour…”

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13.Hokkaido Autumn Foliage Day Trip: Jozankei & Hoheikyo Dam & Showa-shinzan Bear Ranch & Mount Yotei Spring Water Park (Departing from Sapporo)

See Hokkaido’s autumn colors on a Sapporo day trip to Jozankei, Hoheikyo Dam, Lake Toya, bear country, and Mount Yotei spring water.

★ 5.0

“Thanks to Eric for being our one-day tour guide. He helped explain the itinerary and recommended some great meals. Next time, we'd love to have the opportunity for an authentic, in-depth tour. The only minor drawback was that the maple leaves 🍁 weren't completely red…”

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14.Hokkaido Noboribetsu Hell Valley and Lake Toya Day Tour | Mt. Usu Ropeway and Bear Ranch | Summer Jozankei and Winter Snow Park | Departing from Sapporo

Compare Noboribetsu Hell Valley, Lake Toya, Mt. Usu and Bear Ranch on a Sapporo day tour, with seasonal options and multilingual guide support.

★ 5.0

“Hikaru san was very friendly and helpful. he speaks English, chinese and japanese and whole trip was very fun.”

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