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Shinhidaka Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Shinhidaka, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hidaka Gun Shinhidaka Cho has seen 5 brown bear sightings recently, with the most recent on 2025-11-02 in Mitsuishi Higashi Horae where one brown bear appeared in the evening. Sightings in October concentrated around Shizunai areas including Shizunai Urawa, Shizunai Harutate, and Shizunai Toyohata, plus an earlier October report from Mitsuishi Funamai.
It has been fairly busy lately with 4 sightings in October and 1 in November, so activity is currently focused in the Mitsuishi and Shizunai neighborhoods. All reports were single brown bears and the total count for the period is exactly 5.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Shinhidaka
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Shinhidaka?
Shinhidaka 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 Shinhidaka?
The most recent bear sighting in Shinhidaka was on November 1, 2025 in Mitsuishi Higashi Horae, Shinhidaka Town, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Shinhidaka?
Recent bear sightings in Shinhidaka have been concentrated in Mitsuishi Higashi Horae, Shinhidaka Town (1), Shizunai Urawa, Shinhidaka Town (1), Mitsuishi Funamai, Shinhidaka Town (1). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Shinhidaka?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Shinhidaka?
Shinhidaka 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.