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Asahikawa to Furano Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 59 km · 11h 44m · 3 stops · 13 sightings · Saved July 9, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 59 km route runs from Asahikawa to Furano within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 22 hours ago near Biei 字旭, Hokkaido.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Brown bears in Hokkaido are larger and more dangerous than mainland black bears. Exercise extreme caution.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Shikisai-no-oka
Moderate Risk

Shikisai-no-oka

Hokkaido

255 incidents

Shikisai-no-oka
Moderate Risk

Shikisai-no-oka

Hokkaido

255 incidents

Route Timeline

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Asahikawa, Hokkaido
High Risk 36 km 7h 12m 12 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字旭, Hokkaido

R8.08.08 (sighting)

Biei 字旭, Hokkaido

Official ·22 hours ago

No. 34 2026-08-07 Sighting

Asahikawa, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago
Biei 字旭, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted in Asahi, Biei Town, on the morning of 2026-08-07.

Biei 字旭, Hokkaido

News ·1 day ago
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R8.08.07 (sighting)

Biei, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago

No. 33 R8.8.6

Asahikawa, Hokkaido

Official ·2 days ago
Asahikawa 西神楽二線, Hokkaido

In Nishikagura 3-sen, Asahikawa, several pre-harvest corn plants were eaten by a bear, and tracks about 12 cm wide were found nearby.

Asahikawa 西神楽二線, Hokkaido

News ·3 days ago

No.31 August 5, Reiwa 8 (Food traces)

Asahikawa Miyashitadori, Hokkaido

Official ·3 days ago
Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

On August 5, bear damage occurred in a corn field in Nishikagura, Asahikawa City, where trampled corn, several eaten corn stalks, and 12-cm tracks were found.

Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

News ·3 days ago

At a beet field in Nishikagura 2-sen, Asahikawa, beet was found eaten and trampled around 08:00, with bear tracks also present.

Asahikawa, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

R8.07.27 (sighting)

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

R8.07.20 (Sighted)

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Biei 字新区画, Hokkaido

R8.07.13 (sighting)

Biei 字新区画, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Shikisai-no-oka, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 23 km 4h 32m 1 sightings within 5 km
Furano Yayoicho, Hokkaido

Around 6:40 PM on the 13th, a passerby saw one brown bear at Asahigaoka General Park in Shimogoryo, Furano City.

Furano Yayoicho, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
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Furano, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 59 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 1 incidents

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?

In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 22 hours ago near Biei 字旭, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 59 km route runs from Asahikawa to Furano within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 22 hours ago near Biei 字旭, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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