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Furano to Chitose Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 147 km · 1d 6h 26m · 6 stops · 11 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 147 km route runs from Furano to Chitose within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Yubari, 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 (1)

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

Mount Yūbari
Low Risk

Mount Yūbari

Hokkaido

No incidents

Mount Yūbari
Low Risk

Mount Yūbari

Hokkaido

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Furano, Hokkaido
Low Risk 10 km 1h 58m No incidents
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Nakafurano, Hokkaido
Low Risk 8.0 km 1h 34m No incidents
2
Furano, Hokkaido
Low Risk 3.2 km 37m No incidents
3
Furano, Hokkaido
Low Risk 3.1 km 38m No incidents
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Furano, Hokkaido
High Risk 123 km 1d 1h 39m 11 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted around 5 PM in Minamishimizusawa 2-chome, Yubari City.

Yubari, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
Yubari, Hokkaido

Around 7:45 PM on 2026-06-04, a bear was sighted in Shimizusawa Seiryomachi, Yubari, Hokkaido.

Yubari, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

On 2026-06-03 around 16:40, one bear was sighted in Aoba Park, Shintomachi, Chitose City, Hokkaido.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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A bear was sighted in Shinmachi, Chitose City.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

A woman walking in Aoba Park in Izumisawa, Chitose, spotted one bear about 1 meter long at the soccer field.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Chitose, Hokkaido

[15] Izumisawa — Around 7:20 a.m. — Near Aoba Park soccer field — One bear sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

[10] 5/28 18:29 A driver traveling on National Route 36 from Chitose toward Tomakomai observed a brown bear about 1 m in body length crossing the road from west to east near the Penkenai Bridge (approximately 2.6 km from Moda Oil).

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Mashu, Chitose City, Hokkaido, around 9:56 PM on May 25.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was captured on a camera in Aoba Park, Chitose City.

Chitose, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

One brown bear was sighted on a city road in Minamisimizusawa 1, Yubari.

Yubari, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

Location: Ubimisawa. On National Route 36, 1 km from Moda Oil toward Tomakomai, a brown bear (length 1.2 m) was observed crossing the road from west to east.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Chitose, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 147 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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, 11 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 Yubari, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 147 km route runs from Furano to Chitose within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Yubari, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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