Cities & Towns · Hokkaido
Asahikawa Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Asahikawa, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Asahikawa’s most recent bear sign came on March 23, 2026 in 江丹別町春日, where fresh tracks from at least 1 Ussuri brown bear were found, showing that brown bear activity is still present in the area. Earlier in November 2025, reports also came from 西神楽北一条四丁目, 神居町共栄, and 末広 as residents and officials recorded cubs, footprints, and other signs near homes.
The busiest stretches have been around 神居, 末広, 江丹別町, and Kamuicho, where sightings, footprints, feces, and feeding signs have turned up across neighborhoods and the forest edge. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 23 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 10, after September 2025 brought 13 and August 2025 brought 12. Across Asahikawa, the record now stands at 321 brown bear sightings and reports.
Asahikawa Bear Incident Map
No incidents in this time range
No incidents in this time range
Places in Hokkaido
Comments (1)
新十津川町に集中してるんだな、11月だけで6件以上報告されてる。
Hiking in bear country
Safety picks and trail essentials, top-rated on Amazon and Rakuten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Asahikawa
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Asahikawa?
Asahikawa has 321 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 Asahikawa?
The most recent bear sighting in Asahikawa was on March 23, 2026 in Asahikawa 江丹別町春日, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Asahikawa?
Recent bear sightings in Asahikawa have been concentrated in Asahikawa 東旭川町瑞穂 (11), Asahikawa 東旭川町米原 (8), Asahikawa 神居町西丘 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Asahikawa?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Asahikawa?
Asahikawa 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.