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The Cutest Bear Ranch in Hokkaido: Showa Shinzan Experience 🐻✨

Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch in Sobetsu is full-on kawaii vibes—bears literally everywhere! 🧸 The entrance fee is 1,000 yen, and you can level up your visit by buying special treats to feed these cuties. Their tricks are next-level adorable: swinging around, putting their paws together like pros for snacks, roaring with attitude, and catching treats you toss like Olympic athletes. My heart was not ready for all this fluff! Heads up: the bear ranch is super fun, but the smell is def not a mood. Hold your nose and push through—you won’t regret seeing these iconic Hokkaido bears up close. The souvenir shop is stacked with bear-themed merch, but ngl, the prices are kinda spicy. Still, perfect if you’re obsessed with bear everything 🐻✨—you’ll definitely find the ultimate gift. Basic Info Drop: Attraction: Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch Address: 183 Shōwashinzan, Sobetsu, Usu District, Hokkaido 052-0102, Japan Opening Hours: Jan 1: 10:00–15:00 Jan 2–Mar 31: 08:30–16:30 Apr 1–Apr 30: 08:30–16:45 May 1–Oct 31: 08:30–17:00 Nov 1–Dec 30: 08:30–16:30 Dec 31: 08:30–15:00 Admission: 1,000 yen If you’re in need of a dose of bear magic on your Hokkaido itinerary, add Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch for ultimate cuteness overload. Book your ticket via trip.com and get ready for all the snuggly energy!
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