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Chitose Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 23 km · 2 stops · 14 sightings · Saved April 17, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 23 km route starts and ends around Chitose, passing through Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Chitose, 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.

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Chitose, Hokkaido
High Risk 23 km 14 sightings within 5 km
Chitose, Hokkaido

Suimeikyō — Around 10:43 a.m. — Approximately 500 m from the Suimeikyō parking area on Prefectural Route Shikotsuko Park Line (Route 16) toward the urban area — One bear sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Chitose, Hokkaido

Suimeikyo — Around 2:55 PM — Near the Suimeikyo parking area — Two bears sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Suimyogo, Chitose City, Hokkaido, on the afternoon of 2026-06-11.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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Tomakomai, Hokkaido

[17] 6/6 18:20 — At a point 1.1 km from the intersection of National Route 276 and National Route 453 toward Tomakomai, one brown bear was sighted on the road. The bear was about 2 m in length and entered the woods on the west side and left.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

[16] 6/6 13:00 A driver traveling toward Tomakomai who had turned right from Prefectural Route 141 onto National Route 276 sighted an approximately 1 m-long brown bear. The bear crossed the road from south to north and then left the area.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

[15] 15:18 Shimomaruyama: On Route 276, 500 m toward Tomakomai from the intersection with Route 453, a driver traveling from Tomakomai toward Lake Shikotsu stopped when a bear appeared to cross. The bear crossed the road from west to east and then left the area.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

On 2026-06-03 around 16:40, one bear was sighted in Aoba Park, Shintomachi, Chitose City, Hokkaido.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Shinmachi, Chitose City.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

[16] Mamachi, around 4:40 PM — A brown bear was sighted (one individual) about 100 m east from the Ohayou Bridge in Aoba Park, after entering the park path.

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

A woman walking in Aoba Park in Izumisawa, Chitose, spotted one bear about 1 meter long at the soccer field.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Izumisawa, Chitose City.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
Chitose, Hokkaido

[15] Izumisawa — Around 7:20 a.m. — Near Aoba Park soccer field — One bear sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Chitose, Hokkaido

Suimeikyō — Around 4:15 p.m.: One bear sighted on the road approximately 1.3 km toward Lake Shikotsu from the Chuo Bus Hatchery Entrance bus stop on Prefectural Route 16.

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Mashu, Chitose City, Hokkaido, around 9:56 PM on May 25.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
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Chitose, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 23 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 14 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 1 week ago near Chitose, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 23 km route starts and ends around Chitose, passing through Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Chitose, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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