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Goryōkaku Tower Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Goryōkaku Tower, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At Goryōkaku Tower, the most recent sign came on April 1, 2026, when bear like traces were found in Hakodate Tsurunocho around 12:00, and police said the marks appeared to be from a brown bear. Earlier this spring, a parent and cub were reported crossing right in front of the student entrance at Zenkamezawa Junior High School, with another report at the same school grounds on February 10 and February 9.
Most of the activity has clustered around Hakodate school grounds and nearby neighborhoods, especially Zenkamezawa Junior High School, Suzurankamachi, and Suzuranoka cho. The pace built hard in September 2025 with 56 incidents and stayed high in October with 37, then eased through November with 18, December with 2, and February 2026 with 12, before March 2026 showed 1 report. This area has recorded 425 brown bear sightings in all.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Goryōkaku Tower
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Goryōkaku Tower?
Goryōkaku Tower has 425 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 Goryōkaku Tower?
The most recent bear sighting in Goryōkaku Tower was on April 1, 2026 in Hakodate Tsurunocho, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Goryōkaku Tower?
Recent bear sightings in Goryōkaku Tower have been concentrated in Hokuto Nozaki (8), Hakodate Kamayacho (7), Hokuto Nakano (6). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Goryōkaku Tower?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Goryōkaku Tower?
Goryōkaku Tower 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.