This 368 km route runs from Chitose to Cape Sōya within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hokkaido.
[No.9] May 16, 2026: Time: 19:20 Location: Wakkanai City, Kozetomimura, Ebisu-kita Witnessed a brown bear
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
[No. 8] May 10, 2026: Time: 18:00 Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koetoi-mura, Aza Tenko Incident: Brown bear sighting
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
On Route 40 in Teshio Town, Hokkaido, a brown bear about 2 meters long collided with a moving passenger car, damaging the vehicle but causing no injuries. The bear reportedly left the scene after the collision, and police are urging people not to approach and to evacuate to a safe place if they spot the bear.
Teshio, Hokkaido
[No.7] May 3, 2026: Time: 8:20 AM Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koetomi-mura, Aza Kaishin Details: Brown bear sighting
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
NO.6 May 1, 2026: Time: 11:50 AM Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koetomura, Aza Kabaoka Details: Brown bear sighting
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
[No.5] April 30, 2026: Time: 13:35 Location: Wakkanai City, Kozetomon-mura, Kamigoetomon (Kamigoetomonaza) Details: Sighted a brown bear (Higuma).
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
[No.4] April 29, 2026: Time: 10:10 Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koetomura, Aza Magaribuchi Report: Brown bear sighting
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
In Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, a single brown bear weighing over 300 kg was captured after emerging from hibernation. The local hunting association said they were surprised at its unusually large size for a post-hibernation bear.
Tomamae, Hokkaido
No.4 April 29, 2026: Time: 10:10 Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koetomura, Aza Magaribuchi Content: Brown bear sighted
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido
In Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, at around 08:30 on April 27, a single brown bear measuring 2.15 m and weighing about 330 kg was captured in a box trap. The trap was set on April 25 after a sensor camera had recorded the bear, following consultations with the town.
Tomamae, Hokkaido
A large brown bear measuring about 2.15–2.2 m and weighing approximately 330 kg was captured and euthanized on April 27 in a box trap set in the Nagashima district of Tomamae Town, Hokkaido. Such a large individual so soon after hibernation is unusual, and hunters warn there may be other similarly sized bears nearby, so vigilance continues.
Tomamae, Hokkaido
On April 27 a brown bear about 2.2 m long and weighing approximately 330 kg entered a box trap in Nagashima district, Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, and was exterminated. Local hunting associations are warning that other similarly sized individuals may be present in the area.
Tomamae, Hokkaido
On April 26 in Tomamae Town, Hokkaido, a 330-kg brown bear was caught in a box trap and culled. According to the local hunters' association, its size was unusually large for the period just after hibernation.
Tomamae, Hokkaido
On April 25, 2026, a bear about 1 meter long was filmed along a national road in Tomamae Town, Hokkaido. The bear repeatedly looked back at the filmer while eating what appeared to be wild shoots, showing signs of being accustomed to humans.
Tomamae, Hokkaido
Around 20:00 on April 24, 2026, a black, four-legged animal about 1.5 m long resembling a bear was sighted by a passerby south of Kitakaro Sunagawa Main Store at 1 Nishi 1-jo Kita 19-chome in Sunagawa City; police conducted patrols after the report. The witness was about 30 m away and the animal was roughly 10 m from a nearby house; police initially found no tracks or droppings, but a hunters' association later discovered bear and deer tracks in a nearby wood.
Sunagawa 北光, Hokkaido
At around 20:00 on April 24, 2026, a bear was sighted moving west near 1-3, Nishi 1-jo Kita 19-chome, Sunagawa City. Residents are advised to be cautious during work or when gathering wild plants in the area.
Sunagawa 北光, Hokkaido
Around 07:50 on April 23, 2026, a driver spotted two bears believed to be a parent and cub at the roadside in Fujiyama, Rumoi City, Hokkaido (one about 1.5 m long, the other under 1 m). The site was about 40 meters from the nearest house; police say bears were also seen in the same area last week and are warning residents that they may be the same animals.
Rumoi, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 8:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 368 km route runs from Chitose to Cape Sōya within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
