Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Panke yama Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Panke yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Panke yama has recently seen a brown bear about 1 meter long in Ohtomi, Nakagawa Town, on April 4, 2026 at 9:30 in the morning, and it stayed in the riverbed for at least 9 hours. That same Nakagawa area also had another sighting on March 26, 2026, showing that the river corridor is still active.
The busiest spell in this area came in August 2025 with 16 incidents, followed by July 2025 with 13, while October 2025 still brought 8 more reports and June 2025 had 7. Most of the activity centers on Nakagawa, and Panke yama has recorded 163 brown bear sightings overall.
Panke yama Bear Incident Map
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Nakagawa alone has had five reports in three days at the end of October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Panke yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Panke yama?
Panke yama has recorded 163 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 Panke yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Panke yama was on April 4, 2026 in Nakagawa, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Panke yama?
Recent bear sightings in Panke yama have been concentrated in Nakagawa (33), Nakagawa Homare (25), Nakagawa Otomi (18). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Panke yama?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Panke yama?
Panke yama 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.