Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Poronupuri yama Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Poronupuri yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Poronupuri yama has been seeing fresh bear activity in Hamatonbetsu Usotan, where on November 4, 2025 a local dairy farmer sighted 1 brown bear crossing a town road. Earlier in the autumn, Esashi and Esashi Toimaki also saw repeated reports, including a bear near a fishery waste disposal facility on October 28, 2025 and another capture the same day near about 1 km southeast of a seafood waste disposal facility.
The busiest ground has been around Esashi and Hamatonbetsu, with sightings along roads, bridges, pasture, ski resort slopes, and waste disposal areas. Activity peaked in September 2025 with 20 incidents, stayed high in August 2025 with 15, and the area has recorded 178 brown bear sightings overall.
Poronupuri yama Bear Incident Map
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9月から10月にかけて相当な集中度だな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Poronupuri yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Poronupuri yama?
Poronupuri yama has 178 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 Poronupuri yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Poronupuri yama was on November 4, 2025 in Hamatonbetsu Usotan, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Poronupuri yama?
Recent bear sightings in Poronupuri yama have been concentrated in Esashi (24), Esashi Toimaki (22), Hamatonbetsu Usotan (21). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Poronupuri yama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Poronupuri yama?
Poronupuri 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.