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Iwanai Brown Bear Incidents

Brown Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.

1 bear incidents recorded · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Latest
1 month ago
Iwanai
Low Risk

Latest Bear Activity in Iwanai

Iwanai had a Brown Bear report in Iwanai on June 11, 2026. No new incidents have been reported in the past 30 days. Recent activity is quiet and the recorded count is low. The area has 1 recorded incidents in total.

Iwanai Bear Incident Map

Iwanai, Hokkaido

Big bear snuck up on me while working on motorcycle, it was nearly 20 meters away when I noticed, we looked at each other I stood tall and shined my flashlight at it, and it walked away to the bushes under the chairlift

Iwanai, Hokkaido

1 month ago
Iwanai, Hokkaido
Community

Big bear snuck up on me while working on motorcycle, it was nearly 20 meters away when I noticed, we looked at each other I stood tall and shined my flashlight at it, and it walked away to the bushes under the chairlift

Iwanai, Hokkaido

1 month ago

Recent trips through Iwanai

Yoichi → Shakotan

Yoichi → Shakotan

7 stops · 1 month ago

39 views

Suttsu → Haboro

Suttsu → Haboro

2 stops · 2 months ago

50 views

Port of Miyako → Otaru Canal

Port of Miyako → Otaru Canal

2 stops · 3 months ago

38 views

Hakodate Morning Market → Yoichi

Hakodate Morning Market → Yoichi

2 stops · 2 months ago

28 views

Shinoridate → Otaru Canal

Shinoridate → Otaru Canal

2 stops · 2 months ago

22 views

Chitose → Ōnuma Quasi-National Park

Chitose → Ōnuma Quasi-National Park

6 stops · 3 weeks ago

7 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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Tengen-ji Temple → Wakkanai

Tengen-ji Temple → Wakkanai

2 stops · 4 days ago

1 views

Yoichi → Shakotan

Yoichi → Shakotan

7 stops · 1 month ago

39 views

Suttsu → Haboro

Suttsu → Haboro

2 stops · 2 months ago

50 views

Port of Miyako → Otaru Canal

Port of Miyako → Otaru Canal

2 stops · 3 months ago

38 views

Hakodate Morning Market → Yoichi

Hakodate Morning Market → Yoichi

2 stops · 2 months ago

28 views

Shinoridate → Otaru Canal

Shinoridate → Otaru Canal

2 stops · 2 months ago

22 views

Chitose → Ōnuma Quasi-National Park

Chitose → Ōnuma Quasi-National Park

6 stops · 3 weeks ago

7 views

Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
ルパン @hiker-f6a9b484
Tengen-ji Temple → Wakkanai

Tengen-ji Temple → Wakkanai

2 stops · 4 days ago

1 views

Places in Hokkaido

Sapporo
Low Risk

Sapporo

1,802 incidents

Sapporo Art Museum
Low Risk

Sapporo Art Museum

1,796 incidents

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Low Risk

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium

1,794 incidents

Sapporo Art Park
Low Risk

Sapporo Art Park

1,785 incidents

Hokkaidō Jingū
Low Risk

Hokkaidō Jingū

1,761 incidents

Shinshū Ōtani-ha Sapporo Betsu-in Temple
Low Risk

Shinshū Ōtani-ha Sapporo Betsu-in Temple

1,721 incidents

Nakajima Park
Low Risk

Nakajima Park

1,712 incidents

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

1,709 incidents

Sapporo
Low Risk

Sapporo

1,802 incidents

Sapporo Art Museum
Low Risk

Sapporo Art Museum

1,796 incidents

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Low Risk

Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium

1,794 incidents

Sapporo Art Park
Low Risk

Sapporo Art Park

1,785 incidents

Hokkaidō Jingū
Low Risk

Hokkaidō Jingū

1,761 incidents

Shinshū Ōtani-ha Sapporo Betsu-in Temple
Low Risk

Shinshū Ōtani-ha Sapporo Betsu-in Temple

1,721 incidents

Nakajima Park
Low Risk

Nakajima Park

1,712 incidents

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

1,709 incidents

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Iwanai

How many bear incidents have been recorded in Iwanai?

Iwanai has 1 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 Iwanai?

The most recent bear sighting in Iwanai was on June 11, 2026 in Iwanai, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.

Where have bears appeared recently in Iwanai?

Iwanai has no concentrated bear sightings in specific areas within the last 30 days. Always check the latest reports before hiking.

Is bear activity increasing in Iwanai?

No recent activity to assess.

What type of bears are in Iwanai?

Iwanai 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.

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