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This 187 km route runs from Asahikawa to Biei within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido
14:30 - On Route 4 Koganecho (Asahikawa–Ashibetsu Line), about 200 m from the Futamata entrance toward Ashibetsu: one bear. It moved from the mountain side toward the river side and disappeared. Will be posted on the website, sent via disaster-prevention email, and a sign will be installed.
Ashibetsu, Hokkaido
8:43 Along National Route 452 in Asahi Town, about 500 m toward the city from Kisaragi Bridge — 1 bear. The bear disappeared into the mountain on the east side. Will be posted on the website, sent via disaster-prevention email, and a notice board will be installed.
Ashibetsu Asahimachi-Yuya, Hokkaido
No. 12 R8.6.2 Sighting
Asahikawa 神居町神居古潭, Hokkaido
Crossed from the mountain toward the river.
Ashibetsu Kawagishi, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 12:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.
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In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 187 km route runs from Asahikawa to Biei within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
