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Hakodate Morning Market to Matsumae Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 93 km · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved April 20, 2026 · Last updated 10 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 93 km route runs from Hakodate Morning Market to Matsumae Castle within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fukushima, 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.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Hakodate Morning Market
Low Risk

Hakodate Morning Market

Hokkaido

431 incidents

Port of Hakodate
Low Risk

Port of Hakodate

Hokkaido

443 incidents

Matsumae Castle
Low Risk

Matsumae Castle

Hokkaido

470 incidents

Hakodate Morning Market
Low Risk

Hakodate Morning Market

Hokkaido

431 incidents

Port of Hakodate
Low Risk

Port of Hakodate

Hokkaido

443 incidents

Matsumae Castle
Low Risk

Matsumae Castle

Hokkaido

470 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hakodate Morning Market, Hokkaido
High Risk 93 km 11 sightings within 5 km

Two bears captured

Fukushima, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago

[Hokuto City] Traces

Hokuto, Hokkaido

Official ·5 days ago
Fukushima, Hokkaido

crossing a national highway

Fukushima, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
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Hokuto Mitsuishi, Hokkaido

[Hokuto City] Sighting

Hokuto Mitsuishi, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

In Mitsutake, Fukushima Town, a man who was cutting grass was attacked by a bear.

Fukushima Mitake, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

Damage to paddy rice caused by bears trampling

Kikonai Nakano, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Yunosato, Shiriuchi Town, Hokkaido.

Shiriuchi, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Shiriuchi Yunosato, Hokkaido

Crossed a national highway.

Shiriuchi Yunosato, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

No. 5 Toyooka area — one bear captured

Matsumae Higashiyama, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shiriuchi Yunosato, Hokkaido

Confirmed feces on the roadway

Shiriuchi Yunosato, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Matsumae Tatehama, Hokkaido

Bear sighting information — Building No. 4 Hamahama area

Matsumae Tatehama, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Matsumae Castle, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 93 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fukushima, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 93 km route runs from Hakodate Morning Market to Matsumae Castle within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Fukushima, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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