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This 69 km route runs from Chitose to Sapporo Beer Museum within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Chitose, Hokkaido.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
Kasuga 2-chome — around 11:02 AM — cycling road near Kasuga Rest Corner — one bear sighted
Chitose, Hokkaido
Near 776 Hokushinano, around 9:34 PM — one bear-like animal approximately 1 meter in body length sighted.
Chitose, Hokkaido
On the night of 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Kitanoshino, Chitose City, Hokkaido.
Chitose, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted at Shishannai Fushidake in Chitose City.
Chitose, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted on the hiking trail of Mt. Fuppushi in Chitose, Hokkaido. A hiker spotted it about 30 meters ahead while descending and called police; the bear disappeared into the forest and there was no damage.
Chitose, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Izumisawa, Chitose City, and it was seen captured on camera.
Chitose, Hokkaido
[26] Izumisawa: Around 0:05 AM — An automatic trail camera installed near the Chuo Expressway Chitose IC at Aoba Park captured one bear.
Chitose, Hokkaido
[27] Morappu, around 13:34, near the 4th station of the Kitane Ridge Course on Mount Fuppushi — one bear sighted.
Chitose, Hokkaido
[No.42] July 13, 2026 (Monday): Location: Near Hitsujigaoka 1, Toyohira Ward. Description: Brown bear sighted on camera. Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.005025,141.420409
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido
Suimeikyō - Around 4:10 PM - Approximately 600 m from the entrance of Fujinosawa forest road on Dōdō Shikotsuko Park Line (Route 16) toward the urban area - One bear sighted
Chitose, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted moving in Izumisawa, Chitose City, around 3:50 PM on 2026-07-06.
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
Suimeikyō — Around 7:27 PM: A bear was sighted about 600 meters from the entrance of Fujinosawa forest road on Prefectural Route Shikotsuko Park Line (Route 16) heading toward the urban area.
Chitose, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 13:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Chitose, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 69 km route runs from Chitose to Sapporo Beer Museum within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Chitose, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
