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Obihiro Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Obihiro, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Obihiro’s most recent report came on November 12, 2025 in Aikoku-cho Kisen, where 1 brown bear trace was found as feces. Just a day earlier, on November 11, 2025, another brown bear report came from Nishi Nijuni-jo Minami Go-chome, showing that activity is still showing up close to town.
The busiest ground has been around Obihiro itself, with repeated reports from residential and edge areas such as Nishi 24-jo Minami 4-chome, Nishi 22-jo Minami 5-chome, Takusei-cho Nishi, Nishi 13-jo Minami 35-chome, Kamiobihiro-cho Higashi, Iwanai-cho Higashi 1-sen, and Izumi-cho Nishi 11-sen. The pace peaks in October, when there were 21 incidents, with November adding 3 more and the city’s total reaching 66 brown bear sightings overall.
Obihiro Bear Incident Map
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10月から11月にかけて西23条や西24条の住宅街に次々と出ているから、もう市街地の中にいるのと変わらないな。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Obihiro
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Obihiro?
Obihiro has 66 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 Obihiro?
The most recent bear sighting in Obihiro was on November 12, 2025 in Obihiro 愛国町基線, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Obihiro?
Recent bear sightings in Obihiro have been concentrated in Obihiro 岩内町西一線 (5), Obihiro 拓成町西四線 (5), Obihiro 岩内町東一線 (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Obihiro?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Obihiro?
Obihiro 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.