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Odori Park Brown Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Odori Park, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
In Odori Park, the freshest hard sign came from Sapporo Bankei on May 8, 2026, when 1 brown bear was reported near 476 Bankei in Chuo Ward, on the road about 280 m northeast of Bankei Hall. Just before that, Sapporo Hitsujigaoka and Sapporo Nishino were also active on May 7, 2026, with sightings around 19:50, 17:30, and at nearby forest and park edges, showing the bears are still moving through the city fringe.
The busiest ground has been around Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Sapporo Teine Tomioka, Sapporo Teine Honcho, Sapporo Nishino, and Sapporo Bankei, where reports have kept clustering near forest roads, park land, school fronts, and roadside edges. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 195 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 82, before easing through December 2025 with 6, January 2026 with 2, rising to March 2026 with 16 and April 2026 with 13. Across Odori Park and the wider area, the record now stands at 1,670 brown bear sightings overall.
Odori Park Bear Incident Map
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Odori Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Odori Park?
Odori Park has recorded 1,670 bear incidents in total, with 23 reported in the last 30 days and 10 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 Odori Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Odori Park 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 Odori Park?
Recent bear sightings in Odori Park 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 Odori Park?
Activity is elevated. 10 of the 23 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Odori Park?
Odori Park 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.