Things to do in Sobetsu (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated October 2025) | Trip.com
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昭和新山熊牧場
Showa Shinzan Bear Ranch
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1-12 May, 2025 Japan trip / Hokkaido
Jinkjo Kangkaroo
有珠山纜車
The Usuyama Ropeway 🚡 is a popular tourist attraction in Toyako Town, Hokkaido, Japan. It allows visitors to get up close and personal with the active volcano 🌋. The cable car connects the Noboribetsu Cable Car Station at the base of the mountain to the Usuyama Observatory at the summit.
The Usuyama Ropeway was built in 1962. The Usuyama Geopark was designated a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2006. Mount Usu is an active volcano, erupting every few decades, creating its unique volcanic topography.
The cable car takes approximately 6-8 minutes one way, and from the summit, visitors can enjoy 360-degree views of Lake Toya and the surrounding forests 🌳. On clear days, Mount Yotei can even be seen.
At the base of the mountain, must-see attractions include the souvenir shop "Hi no Kuniya Honpo" and the "Firework Experience Room," where visitors can experience the powerful sounds and gentle vibrations of an eruption and watch a documentary film about the eruption.
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM daily (last bus at 3:30 PM). Winter hours may change, so please check the official website. The latest information as of 2025 indicates it's open year-round, but closed in bad weather.
Ticket Price: Round-trip adult 2,000 yen, child 1,000 yen.
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Usuyama Ropeway
📬 〒052-0102 184-5 Showa Shinzan, Sobetsu-cho, Usu-gun, Hokkaido
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9月好去處2025
Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta
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レイクスイート湖の栖
Enjoy a luxurious stay at Lake Suite Lake No Sumika, where all rooms have lake views and open-air hot spring baths.
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The Cutest Bear Ranch in Hokkaido: Showa Shinzan Experience 🐻✨
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北海道旅行
Lake Toya, Showa Shinzan, and Bear Ranch One-Day Itinerary