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Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill has stayed active with a camera capture of 2 brown bears in the forested area of Hitsujigaoka at about 19:50 on May 7, 2026, following another bear appearance on the night of May 3 inside the Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center grounds in Toyohira Ward. A separate sighting on May 7 also put a single bear on a forest road near 7 1 Hitsujigaoka, showing that the area around the hill is still seeing fresh movement.
The wider pattern around Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is strongest in nearby Toyohira Ward and other Sapporo neighborhoods such as Bankei, Nishino, and Teine Tomioka, where reports have clustered in recent days and evenings. Activity has been heaviest in October with 180 incidents and November with 83, and the site has recorded 1,627 brown bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill?
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill has recorded 1,627 bear incidents in total, with 22 reported in the last 30 days and 9 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill?
The most recent bear sighting in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill was on May 7, 2026 in Sapporo Bankei, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill?
Recent bear sightings in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill have been concentrated in Sapporo Hitsujigaoka (6), Sapporo Makomanai (6), Sapporo Miyanomori (5). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill?
Activity is elevated. 9 of the 22 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill?
Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill 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.