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Chitose Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Chitose, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Chitose’s most recent brown bear report came on April 1, 2026 at 13:10 in Suimeikyo, where one bear was seen moving about 1 km north of the junction signal of Prefectural Route 16 near the Shikotsu area. The area also saw a cluster of reports in late November and early December, including sightings near New Chitose Airport, Bibi, and Mimi.
Across Chitose, the busiest stretches were October 2025 with 22 incidents, November 2025 with 16, and July 2025 with 14, while winter brought fewer reports in December 2025 with 2. These sightings have added up to 206 brown bear reports in all, with activity showing up again and again around Mimi, Bibi, Yamato, and the airport side of town.
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11月23日未明に新千歳空港の柵を乗り越えるクマが目撃されてから、ずっと同じあたりで出没が続いてるんだな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Chitose
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Chitose?
Chitose has recorded 206 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 Chitose?
The most recent bear sighting in Chitose was on April 1, 2026 in Chitose, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Chitose?
Recent bear sightings in Chitose have been concentrated in Chitose 蘭越 (13), Chitose 泉沢 (8), Chitose 幌美内 (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Chitose?
Activity has slowed. 0 incidents in the last 7 days, 1 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Chitose?
Chitose 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.