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Furano to Rumoi Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 159 km · 1d 7h 16m · 3 stops · 10 sightings · Saved May 17, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 159 km route runs from Furano to Rumoi within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Biei 字夕張, 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

Route Timeline

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Furano, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 33 km 6h 51m 3 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido

R8.06.22 (Possibly bear droppings)

Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

R8.06.16 (sighting)

Biei 字置杵牛, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
1
Biei, Hokkaido
High Risk 126 km 1d 0h 25m 10 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido

R8.07.05 (Footprints)

Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido

Official ·3 days ago
Biei 字明治, Hokkaido

R8.07.04 (sighting)

Biei 字明治, Hokkaido

Official ·4 days ago
Asahikawa 西神楽五線, Hokkaido

No. 21 R8.7.3 Sighting

Asahikawa 西神楽五線, Hokkaido

Official ·5 days ago
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R8.07.02 (sighting)

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago
Rumoi, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted in Rumoicho Togeshita, Rumoi City, Hokkaido, around 11:00 on 2026-07-01.

Rumoi, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido

R8.06.22 (Possibly bear droppings)

Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Rumoi, Hokkaido

While driving toward the Rumoi area, three bears (a parent and two cubs) crossed the road from left to right. After crossing, they entered the brush.

Rumoi, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago

R8.06.16 (sighting)

Biei 字置杵牛, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Rumoi, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 159 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 4:00 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, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 4:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 159 km route runs from Furano to Rumoi within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Biei 字夕張, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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