Mountains & Hiking · Hokkaido
Sapporo take Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sapporo take, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Sapporo take has just seen a brown bear reported on January 19, 2026 at Fujigaoka Park near Fujino Shrine in Fujino, Minami Ward, where a boy walking his dog saw a dark brown bear like animal about 1.5 meters long moving in the bushes. That is the kind of edge of town encounter hikers should take seriously here, because it came right beside a park and shrine area used by local residents.
The busiest ground in this area keeps centering on Minami Ward, especially Jozankei, Fujino, Shirakawa, and Toyama, where sightings and signs have stacked up again and again. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 57 incidents, stayed high in September 2025 with 39, and was still active in November 2025 with 26, while the area has logged 817 brown bear sightings overall.
Sapporo take Bear Incident Map
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11月中旬から12月中旬にかけて札幌南区で相次いでるけど、同じ個体なのかそれとも別々のクマなんだろうか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sapporo take
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sapporo take?
Sapporo take has 817 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 Sapporo take?
The most recent bear sighting in Sapporo take was on January 19, 2026 in Fujigaoka Park (near Fujino Shrine), Fujino, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sapporo take?
Recent bear sightings in Sapporo take have been concentrated in Sapporo Shirakawa (26), Sapporo Jozankei (18), Sapporo Toyama (11). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sapporo take?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Sapporo take?
Sapporo 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.