Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Ritsugyuu take Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Ritsugyuu take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Ritsugyuu take has been seeing brown bears close to the road and nearby settlements, and the most recent strong encounter came on April 23, 2026 near Monbetsu Kamishokotsu cho Uekotan, where 3 bears, an adult and two cubs, were sighted along National Route 273 before leaving after a driver honked. Earlier this spring, March 30, 2026 brought another bear sighting in Takinoue, keeping the area active into the new season.
The busiest pockets have been around Takinoue and Monbetsu, especially Takinoue at Yuchinai and Takinoue at Takinotoko, with repeated reports there through August and September. Activity has peaked in July with 7 incidents and stayed high in June with 5 and in both August and September with 4 each, adding up to 60 brown bear sightings in this area overall.
Ritsugyuu take Bear Incident Map
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Takinoue area alone has had reports almost every week since late July, and now we're seeing them in September too.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ritsugyuu take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ritsugyuu take?
Ritsugyuu take has recorded 60 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 Ritsugyuu take?
The most recent bear sighting in Ritsugyuu take was on April 23, 2026 in Monbetsu Kamishokotsu-cho Uekotan, Hokkaido, where 3 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ritsugyuu take?
Recent bear sightings in Ritsugyuu take have been concentrated in Mombetsu Kamishokotsu-cho Kosei (11), Takinoue 雄鎮内 (8), Takinoue 滝下 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ritsugyuu take?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Ritsugyuu take?
Ritsugyuu take 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.