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This 100 km route runs from Kutchan to Imakane within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Imakane, Hokkaido.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
Around 13:00 on 2026-06-23, one bear was seen moving in Birika, Imakane, Hokkaido.
Imakane, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Kurioka, Hokkaido
11 Sightings
Imakane Hanaishi, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Kunnui, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Shizukari, Oshamambe Town, Hokkaido, around 20:50 on 2026-06-07.
Oshamanbe Shizukari, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Shizukari, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Chayagawa, Hokkaido
8. Damages.
Imakane Pirika, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Toyono, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 13:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Imakane, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 100 km route runs from Kutchan to Imakane within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Imakane, Hokkaido. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
