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Mount Oakan Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Mount Oakan, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Mount Oakan has seen 7 brown bear sightings in the record here, with the most recent one on 2025-06-08 at Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉六丁目 where one bear was reported. Activity has been concentrated around the Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉 areas with several sightings in May and June.
Mount Oakan has been somewhat active lately with 1 sighting in 2025-06 and 2 sightings in 2025-05, and earlier reports in 2024 including 2 in June and single sightings in May and September. The action is focused on Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉五丁目 and 六丁目, plus one report from Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ and one from Tsubetsu Kamisato area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Mount Oakan
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Mount Oakan?
Mount Oakan has 7 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 Oakan?
The most recent bear sighting in Mount Oakan was on June 8, 2025 in Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉六丁目, 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 Oakan?
Recent bear sightings in Mount Oakan have been concentrated in Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉六丁目 (3), Kushiro 阿寒町阿寒湖温泉五丁目 (2), Tsubetsu (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Mount Oakan?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Mount Oakan?
Mount Oakan 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.