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Mount Fuppushi to Mount Tarumae Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 3.9 km · 1h 5m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved August 5, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 3.9 km route runs from Mount Fuppushi to Mount Tarumae within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 5 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.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

Brown bears in Hokkaido are larger and more dangerous than mainland black bears. Exercise extreme caution.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Mount Fuppushi
Low Risk

Mount Fuppushi

Hokkaido

76 incidents

Mount Tarumae
Low Risk

Mount Tarumae

Hokkaido

65 incidents

Mount Fuppushi
Low Risk

Mount Fuppushi

Hokkaido

76 incidents

Mount Tarumae
Low Risk

Mount Tarumae

Hokkaido

65 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Fuppushi, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 3.9 km 1h 5m Includes steps 5 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Morappu, Chitose City.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

[31] Morappu, around 10:00 AM, approximately 600 meters west from Tarumae Bridge on National Route 276 — one bear sighted.

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted at Shishannai Fushidake in Chitose City.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
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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

News ·3 weeks ago

[27] Morappu, around 13:34, near the 4th station of the Kitane Ridge Course on Mount Fuppushi — one bear sighted.

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Mount Tarumae, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 3.9 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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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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, 5 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 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 3.9 km route runs from Mount Fuppushi to Mount Tarumae within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 5 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. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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