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 saw a brown bear on March 30, 2026 in Takinoue, where one bear was sighted. That follows another sighting in Takinoue on March 25, 2026, showing the area is still active in the same stretch of ground.
Takinoue is the main hotspot in this record, with most of the activity centered there, while Engaru also has reports from March 20, 2026 and March 21, 2026 along the Asahikawa Mombetsu Expressway. Activity peaks in March 2026 with 4 reports, after a busy August 2025 with 3 and smaller clusters in June 2025, May 2025, and April 2025 with 2 each, and Kitami Fuji has logged 14 brown bear sightings overall.
Kitami Fuji Bear Incident Map
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和寒町に集中してるのが目立つな。
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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 14 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 Kitami Fuji?
The most recent bear sighting in Kitami Fuji was on March 29, 2026 in Takinoue, 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 Takinoue (12), Engaru Kyu Shirataki (1), Engaru Town (former Shirotaki) (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kitami Fuji?
No recent activity to assess.
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.