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Kushiro Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kushiro, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kushiro’s latest brown bear report came on December 9, 2025 at 09:00, when 1 bear was recorded in Kushiro. Earlier reports kept turning up in 北園, 音別町共栄一丁目, and 音別町直別原野東三線, showing that the activity is still moving across both the city side and the Otanbetsu area.
The busiest stretch of activity has been around Kushiro itself and 音別町共栄一丁目, with September 2025 standing out at 9 incidents, while August 2025 also stayed busy with 6 and July 2025 with 8. Across this area, 117 brown bear sightings have been recorded in all, and the reports have continued through November 2025 and December 2025 rather than fading away completely.
Kushiro Bear Incident Map
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美幌町に集中してるけど、何か特別な理由があるんだろうか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kushiro
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kushiro?
Kushiro has 117 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 Kushiro?
The most recent bear sighting in Kushiro was on December 9, 2025 in Kushiro, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kushiro?
Recent bear sightings in Kushiro have been concentrated in Kushiro 鶴丘 (14), Kushiro 北斗 (9), Kushiro 音別町チャンベツ右岸 (8). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kushiro?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Kushiro?
Kushiro 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.