Mount Biei to Biei Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 28 km · 47m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved May 28, 2026 · Last updated 13 hours ago

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Safety Summary

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Low Risk

Mount Biei

Hokkaido

19 incidents

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Shirogane Onsen

Hokkaido

89 incidents

Low Risk

Shirahige Falls

Hokkaido

91 incidents

Low Risk

Mount Biei

Hokkaido

19 incidents

Low Risk

Shirogane Onsen

Hokkaido

89 incidents

Low Risk

Shirahige Falls

Hokkaido

91 incidents

Route Timeline

Mount Biei, Hokkaido

Moderate Risk 28 km 47m 6 sightings within 5 km

R8.07.15 (sighting)

Biei 字置杵牛, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

R8.07.13 (sighting)

Biei 字新区画, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Reiwa 8 (2026).07.08 (sighting)

Biei 字白金, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

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R8.07.05 (Footprints)

Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

R8.07.04 (sighting)

Biei 字明治, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

R8.07.02 (sighting)

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago

Biei, Hokkaido

Total Distance: 28 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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Brown bears on your route

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

Safety Checklist

Bear spray - Carry and know how to use it Make noise - Talk loudly, clap, or use other sounds Food storage - Use bear canisters or hang food Travel in groups - Bears avoid larger groups Avoid dawn/dusk - Peak bear activity times Stay on trails - Do not venture into dense vegetation Check conditions - Review latest incidents before going Tell someone - Share your trip plan

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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, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Biei 字置杵牛, Hokkaido.

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 28 km route runs from Mount Biei to Biei within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Biei 字置杵牛, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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