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Ōnuma Quasi-National Park Brown Bear Incidents
Brown Bear sighting and incident data compiled from official government records, news outlets, and community reports.
Latest Bear Activity in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park
Ōnuma Quasi-National Park saw a brown bear on December 9, 2025, near Komagatake by the Route 5 Shimonishiyama bus stop, making that the most recent and striking report. Other recent attention has also clustered around Mori and Shikabe, with sightings and tracks near Shukunobe Shrine, the Fourth River Bridge, Shikabe Station, and the approach toward Hyotan numa Park.
The busiest stretch has been through Mori, Shikabe, and nearby Hokuto spots, where reports keep turning up along familiar roads and station approaches. Activity peaked in September 2025 with 31 incidents and stayed heavy in October 2025 with 20, while November 2025 still brought 13 and December 2025 has already added 1. Across the park, there have been 402 brown bear sightings in total.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park?
Ōnuma Quasi-National Park has 402 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 Ōnuma Quasi-National Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park was on December 9, 2025 in Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido, where 1 Brown Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park?
Recent bear sightings in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park have been concentrated in Shikabe (11), Mori Himekawa (10), Hokuto Mukaino (10). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park?
No recent activity to assess.
What type of bears are in Ōnuma Quasi-National Park?
Ōnuma Quasi-National 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.