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This 85 km route runs from Akkeshi to Nemuro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 15 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 Akkeshi サンヌシ, Hokkaido.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
San-nushi (Sannushi), July 30, Reiwa 8 (2026), at approximately 11:40 AM, one brown bear was sighted about 1 km from the Waterfowl Observation Center toward Hamanaka.
Akkeshi サンヌシ, Hokkaido
Bekanbeushi (Bekkambeushi), July 29, 1996, around 2:40 PM: One brown bear (Higuma) sighted on National Route 44, at a point 2.4 km from the Akkeshi–Hamanaka boundary toward Akkeshi.
Akkeshi, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Bettoga, Nemuro City.
Nemuro, Hokkaido
Around 16:40 on 2026-07-20, one bear was sighted moving in Betsutoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.
Nemuro, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Ochishihigashi, Nemuro City.
Nemuro Ochiishi Higashi, Hokkaido
San-nushi (location), July 19, Reiwa 8 (2026) at about 12:15 PM — one brown bear sighted approximately 1 km toward Hamanaka from the Waterfowl Observation Center.
Akkeshi, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Sannushi, Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido, around 12:00.
Akkeshi サンヌシ, Hokkaido
Around 11:43 on 2026-07-17, a bear was seen in Betsutoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.
Nemuro, Hokkaido
Betsukambeushi — On July 17, Reiwa 8 (2026) at approximately 3:35 PM, one brown bear was sighted on National Route 44 about 400 meters past the canoe midpoint heading toward Hamanaka.
Akkeshi, Hokkaido
Ota, Reiwa 8 (2026).7.15 at about 12:40 PM — Two brown bears sighted about 1 km northeast of Ota Post Office.
Akkeshi Ota Hachinotori, Hokkaido
Ota, July 13, Reiwa 8, around 10:30 AM — Two brown bears were sighted approximately 1 km northeast of the Ota Post Office.
Akkeshi Otahigashi, Hokkaido
Bekkambetsu: On July 13, Reiwa 8, at approximately 8:55 PM, one brown bear was sighted on the tracks about 8 km from Akkeshi Station toward Chanai Station.
Akkeshi, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Sattebetsu, Akkeshi Town, Hokkaido, around 8:30 PM on July 4.
Akkeshi サッテベツ, Hokkaido
Ota, July 3, Reiwa 8 (2026) at about 12:15 PM: Two brown bears were sighted about 1 km northeast of Ota Post Office.
Akkeshi Ota Hachinotori, Hokkaido
Shirahama 3-chome: On the evening of July 2, Reiwa 8, bear droppings believed to be from an Ussuri brown bear (Higuma) were found approximately 250 meters northwest of the intersection of National Route 44 and Prefectural Route 14 (Akkeshi-Shibecha Line).
Akkeshi Miyazono, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 16:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 15 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 Akkeshi サンヌシ, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 85 km route runs from Akkeshi to Nemuro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 15 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 Akkeshi サンヌシ, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
