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Chisenupuri to Mori Drive

Driving · High Risk · 133 km · 1h 44m · 2 stops · 19 sightings · Saved July 22, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 133 km route runs from Chisenupuri to Mori within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Chisenupuri
Low Risk

Chisenupuri

Hokkaido

2 incidents

Chisenupuri
Low Risk

Chisenupuri

Hokkaido

2 incidents

Route Timeline

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Chisenupuri, Hokkaido
High Risk 133 km 1h 44m 19 sightings within 5 km
Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido

Sighting No. 20 — July 27, Reiwa 8: Crossed the road at Komagatake 240-2 from the mountainside (west side) to the National Route 5 side (west side).

Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago

Trial to Chinpuri( after Lake Naga una) , before the splits (other routes) at half way.

Kyowa, Hokkaido

2 days ago

One bear was sighted in Kameda, Mori Town.

Mori, Hokkaido

News ·3 days ago
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Oshamanbe Shizukari, Hokkaido

Oshamanbe Shizukari, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Mori, Hokkaido

Sightings No. 18 — July 19, Reiwa 8 (2026): Approximately 1 km from the Komagatake trailhead gate toward the summit, crossed from the right (east) side to the left (west) side.

Mori, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

Oshamanbe Hirasato, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

July 15, R8 (17:30)

Yakumo, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

Capture No. 10 — July 5, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Mori Kurigaoka, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yakumo, Hokkaido

R8.7.4 11:00

Yakumo, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

In a bean field in Hikawa, Mori Town, azuki beans were eaten by a bear over an area of about 8 m by 7 m. Multiple tracks about 13 cm wide were left nearby.

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

Crop damage No. 15 July 3, 2026 Himekawa Field near Donan Agro Co., Ltd. Azuki beans 0.0056 ha Footprint: 13 cm

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 20:40, a creature believed to be a bear about 50 cm in body length was sighted.

Nanae Onumacho, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Traces No. 15 — July 3, 2026 — Himekawa, a field near Donan Agro Co., Ltd.

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

R8.7.2 11:08

Yakumo, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

Capture No. 8 July 1, 2026

Mori Santai, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mori Honkayabecho, Hokkaido

Capture No. 9 — July 1, Reiwa 8 (2026)

Mori Honkayabecho, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

June 30, 1996, 18:30

Yakumo, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago

Oshamanbe Kyoritsu, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago

June 29, Reiwa 8 (2026) 13:30

Yakumo Irisawa, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Mori, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 133 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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

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Police
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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, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 133 km route runs from Chisenupuri to Mori within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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