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Asahi-dake to Mount Kuro (Hokkaido) Hiking Route

Hiking · Low Risk · 8.8 km · 2h 9m · 3 stops · Saved May 26, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 8.8 km route runs from Asahi-dake to Mount Kuro (Hokkaido) within Hokkaido. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (6)

6 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hokkaido.

Asahi-dake
Low Risk

Asahi-dake

Hokkaido

4 incidents
Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group
Low Risk

Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group

Hokkaido

4 incidents
Daisetsuzan National Park
Low Risk

Daisetsuzan National Park

Hokkaido

25 incidents
Nakadake Onsen
Low Risk

Nakadake Onsen

Hokkaido

33 incidents
Mount Hokuchin
Low Risk

Mount Hokuchin

Hokkaido

3 incidents
Mount Kuro (Hokkaido)
Low Risk

Mount Kuro (Hokkaido)

Hokkaido

3 incidents

Route Timeline

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Asahi-dake, Hokkaido
Low Risk 4.6 km 1h 14m No incidents
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Mount Hokuchin, Hokkaido
Low Risk 4.1 km 55m No incidents
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Mount Kuro (Hokkaido), Hokkaido
Total Distance: 8.8 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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Brown bears on your route

Hokkaido Brown Bear

Hokkaido Brown Bear

Ursus arctos yesoensis

Range
Hokkaido
Size
200–400 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk so they hear you coming
  • ·Carry bear spray; deploy at 5 m if charged
  • ·If contact happens, lie face down with fingers laced behind your neck. They typically disengage once you stop moving
  • ·Don't run, don't climb

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Emergency Contacts

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 8.8 km route runs from Asahi-dake to Mount Kuro (Hokkaido) within Hokkaido. No bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route in the past 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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