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Shiasshiri yama Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shiasshiri yama, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Shiasshiri yama has had 5 brown bear sightings recorded here, and the most recent incident was footprints found on 2025-11-05 at about 7:40 in a residential yard near Hosta Home in the Ninubu district. Activity has been steady but not heavy, with single-animal reports in Bifuka during 2025-11, 2025-10, 2025-07, and 2025-06, and an earlier sighting in 2022-04 near the Amanogawa Tunnel.
The action is concentrated along roads and edges of town with sightings on the Prefectural Route Bifuka–Omu Line and near Kotogawa Bridge, plus the most recent footprints in a yard at Ninubu. The key numbers to note from local records are 5 total sightings and single brown bears reported on each listed date, most recently on 2025-11-05.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shiasshiri yama
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shiasshiri yama?
Shiasshiri yama has 5 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 Shiasshiri yama?
The most recent bear sighting in Shiasshiri yama was on November 5, 2025 in Bifuka, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shiasshiri yama?
Recent bear sightings in Shiasshiri yama have been concentrated in Bifuka (2), Bifuka 字仁宇布 (2), Esashi Utanobori-Omagari (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shiasshiri yama?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Shiasshiri yama?
Shiasshiri 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.