Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Mount Izari Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Izari, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Izari has had a fresh brown bear report in Sudaremai, Minami Ward, Sapporo, where a bear like animal was seen near 4 6 Sudaremai on November 17, 2025 at about 4:45 in the afternoon, with officials noting it may later prove not to have been a bear. That kind of uncertainty still matters here, because recent bears have also been turning up along the edges of roads and forest cover in Jozankei and Eniwa.
The busiest stretch has been around September 2025 and October 2025, and the active places keep clustering in Jozankei, Eniwa, Takino, Chitose, and Sudaremai. Across Mount Izari, there have been 86 brown bear sightings in all, and the recent pattern shows bears lingering near roadside forest, brush, and tunnel approaches rather than deep in the backcountry.
Mount Izari Bear Incident Map
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Route 453 keeps coming up in these reports, especially around Eniwa and Jozankei.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Izari
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Izari?
Mount Izari has 86 recorded bear incidents in total, but no activity has been reported in the last 30 days. Bear activity varies seasonally, so always check the latest status before hiking or spending time outdoors.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Mount Izari?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Izari was on November 17, 2025 in Sudaremai, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Mount Izari?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Izari have been concentrated in Eniwa (24), Sapporo Jozankei (23), Chitose 幌美内 (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Izari?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Izari?
Mount Izari 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.