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Furano Seigaku to Asahikawa Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 71 km · 2h 28m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 11, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 71 km route runs from Furano Seigaku to Asahikawa within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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 (1)

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

Furano Seigaku
Low Risk

Furano Seigaku

Hokkaido

2 incidents

Furano Seigaku
Low Risk

Furano Seigaku

Hokkaido

2 incidents

Route Timeline

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Furano Seigaku, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 71 km 2h 28m 4 sightings within 5 km

At a farm in Nishikagura Minami 16, Asahikawa, a worker heard a bear-like low cry while working in a field, and the manager called 110.

Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

No.10 R8.5.31 Growling sound

Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

May 30, R8

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ashibetsu, Hokkaido

16:50 1 bear near 300 m toward Furano from Bonmoshiri Tunnel on National Route 38 in Takisato Town. The bear moved from the road up into the mountain to the north and disappeared. Will be posted on the website, emergency mail, and warning signs to be installed; aversion device already installed.

Ashibetsu, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 71 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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

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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, 4 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 3 weeks ago near Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 71 km route runs from Furano Seigaku to Asahikawa within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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