Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Kitami Fuji Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kitami Fuji, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kitami Fuji’s most striking recent report came on April 20, 2026 in Rubeshibe in Kitami, where a man driving along a national highway saw 1 brown bear eating what was believed to be a deer at the roadside and called police. That kind of roadside feeding scene shows the bears are still moving through the area in plain view.
The busiest pockets have been around Kitami itself and the Rubeshibe districts, including Kowa and Takinoyu, where sightings, tracks, signs, and feeding damage have all been reported. Activity climbed hardest in August 2025, then eased through September and October 2025, and the area has logged 52 brown bear reports overall.
Kitami Fuji Bear Incident Map
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Rubeshibe-cho area alone had multiple reports within days in August.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kitami Fuji
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kitami Fuji?
Kitami Fuji has recorded 52 bear incidents in total, with 1 reported in the last 30 days and 0 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Kitami Fuji?
The most recent bear sighting in Kitami Fuji was on April 20, 2026 in Kitami, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kitami Fuji?
Recent bear sightings in Kitami Fuji have been concentrated in Kitami (24), Kitami Rubeshibe-cho-Takinoyu (11), Kitami Rubeshibe-cho-Kowa (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kitami Fuji?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kitami Fuji?
Kitami Fuji is home to brown bears (Ussuri brown bear), which can weigh up to 500kg and are found only in Hokkaido. They are active from spring through autumn. Always carry bear bells and bear spray when hiking.