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Chitose Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 451 km · 3d 17h 5m · 7 stops · 16 sightings · Saved May 11, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 451 km route starts and ends around Chitose, passing through Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days 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.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (10)

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

Asahi Bridge
Low Risk

Asahi Bridge

Hokkaido

457 incidents

Tokiwa Park
Low Risk

Tokiwa Park

Hokkaido

457 incidents

Sōsei River
Low Risk

Sōsei River

Hokkaido

657 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hokkaido

94 incidents

Otaru Museum
Low Risk

Otaru Museum

Hokkaido

66 incidents

Otaru Canal
Low Risk

Otaru Canal

Hokkaido

69 incidents

JR Tower
Moderate Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,659 incidents

Sapporo Clock Tower
Moderate Risk

Sapporo Clock Tower

Hokkaido

1,670 incidents

Asahi Bridge
Low Risk

Asahi Bridge

Hokkaido

457 incidents

Tokiwa Park
Low Risk

Tokiwa Park

Hokkaido

457 incidents

Sōsei River
Low Risk

Sōsei River

Hokkaido

657 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hokkaido

94 incidents

Otaru Museum
Low Risk

Otaru Museum

Hokkaido

66 incidents

Otaru Canal
Low Risk

Otaru Canal

Hokkaido

69 incidents

JR Tower
Moderate Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,659 incidents

Sapporo Clock Tower
Moderate Risk

Sapporo Clock Tower

Hokkaido

1,670 incidents

Route Timeline

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Chitose, Hokkaido
Low Risk 122 km 1d 0h 37m No incidents
1
Nakafurano, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 53 km 10h 27m 4 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido

R8.07.05 (Footprints)

Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido

Official ·3 days ago
Biei 字明治, Hokkaido

R8.07.04 (sighting)

Biei 字明治, Hokkaido

Official ·4 days ago
Asahikawa 西神楽五線, Hokkaido

No. 21 R8.7.3 Sighting

Asahikawa 西神楽五線, Hokkaido

Official ·5 days ago
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R8.07.02 (sighting)

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago
2
Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 158 km 1d 6h 57m 3 sightings within 5 km
Shintotsukawa 字中央, Hokkaido

On July 5 at around 19:55, a bear was sighted in Chuo, Shintotsukawa Town, Hokkaido.

Shintotsukawa 字中央, Hokkaido

News ·2 days ago
Shintotsukawa 字中央, Hokkaido

Central — sighting

Shintotsukawa 字中央, Hokkaido

Official ·3 days ago

Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
3
Sumiyoshi Shrine, Hokkaido
Low Risk 21 km 4h 5m No incidents
4
Yoichi, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 58 km 11h 23m 3 sightings within 5 km
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

Around 6:50 PM on 2026-06-09, a junior high school boy saw three brown bears on a city road in Maruyama Nishi 2, Chuo Ward, Sapporo.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
Sapporo Miyanomori, Hokkaido

[No.22] Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Location: Near 1-jo 16-chome 1, Miyanomori, Chuo Ward Description: Sighted brown bears (3 individuals) Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.044131,141.296852

Sapporo Miyanomori, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

Three brown bears were spotted on a road in Maruyama Nishi-machi 2-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, and disappeared into the bushes after a car honked.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
5
Sapporo Beer Museum, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 39 km 7h 36m 6 sightings within 5 km
Chitose, Hokkaido

Izumisawa: Around 3:50 PM. Approximately 200 meters from under the Dōō Expressway overpass on Shinmachi Izumisawa Boulevard toward Kōyōdai. One bear sighted.

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·2 days ago

[No.38] Thursday, July 2, 2026: Location: Near 7-1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward Description: Brown bear sighted Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.987397,141.392806

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago

[No.35] Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Location: Near 147 Ariake, Kiyota Ward Description: Brown bear (Higuma) confirmed on camera Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.951171,141.447323

Sapporo Ariake, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
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Chitose, Hokkaido

Rankoshi — Around 3:00 PM — Karushubai Bridge — One bear sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chitose, Hokkaido

Sakuragi 3-chome — Around 9:30 AM — In the woods between Yūmai Sukoyaka Park and the Dōō Expressway — One bear sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido

Report No. 24 — June 13, 2026 (Saturday): Location: Near 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward. Description: Brown bear confirmed on camera. Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.005025,141.420409

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Chitose, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 451 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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

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, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Chitose, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 451 km route starts and ends around Chitose, passing through Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Chitose, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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