Chitose Hiking Route

Low Risk · 15.4 km · 3 stops · Saved May 5, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago

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Incidents in last 7 days

Incidents in last 30 days

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Safety Summary

No bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Route Timeline

Chitose, Hokkaido

Low Risk 7.6 km No incidents

Chitose, Hokkaido

Low Risk 7.8 km No incidents

Chitose, Hokkaido

Total Distance: 15.4 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?

No bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 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?

No bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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