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Hokkaido Koma-ga-take Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 29 km · 5h 36m · 2 stops · 14 sightings · Saved June 30, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 29 km route starts and ends around Hokkaido Koma-ga-take, passing through Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Mori, 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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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Hokkaido Koma-ga-take
Moderate Risk

Hokkaido Koma-ga-take

Hokkaido

315 incidents

Hokkaido Koma-ga-take
Moderate Risk

Hokkaido Koma-ga-take

Hokkaido

315 incidents

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Hokkaido Koma-ga-take, Hokkaido
High Risk 29 km 5h 36m 14 sightings within 5 km

Trace No. 16 — July 6, 2026: Feces found in front of the restroom in Sunahara Noyou no Mori Park

Mori, Hokkaido

Official ·2 days ago

In a bean field in Hikawa, Mori Town, azuki beans were eaten by a bear over an area of about 8 m by 7 m. Multiple tracks about 13 cm wide were left nearby.

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

News ·5 days ago

Crop damage No. 15 July 3, 2026 Himekawa Field near Donan Agro Co., Ltd. Azuki beans 0.0056 ha Footprint: 13 cm

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Official ·5 days ago
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Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Traces No. 15 — July 3, 2026 — Himekawa, a field near Donan Agro Co., Ltd.

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Official ·5 days ago

Around 8:40 two brown bears were sighted; they then moved into the mountain.

Nanae, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Mori Akaigawa, Hokkaido

Sightings No. 14 — June 26, 2026 — Ōnuma Park Interchange area, Ōnuma Park interchange road

Mori Akaigawa, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

Evidence No. 13 — June 23, 2026 — Crop damage and footprints on Himekawa town-owned farmland along the Obironaigawa tributary of the Himekawa River.

Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mori, Hokkaido

Sighting No. 12 — June 22, Reiwa 8: Crossed Komagatake near the 5th station, moving from the north side (Yakumo Town side) to the south side (Nanae Town side).

Mori, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Capture No. 6 June 19, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Capture No. 5 — June 18, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Mori Morikawacho, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mori, Hokkaido

Sightings No. 10 — June 16, Reiwa 8 (2026): Crossing from north (Yakumo Town side) to south (Nanae Town side) near Komagatake 6th-station parking area

Mori, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mori Sawaragenya 8-sen, Hokkaido

Sightings No. 9 — June 15, 2026 — Town Road No. 63, near Hikoma regulating pond

Mori Sawaragenya 8-sen, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mori Kasumidai, Hokkaido

Tracks/Sign No. 8 — June 12, Reiwa 8 (2026): Feces at Morimachi Crematorium, Morimachi Cemetery

Mori Kasumidai, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 9:00 on June 9, bear-like traces were found in Sunahara 5-chome, Mori town, Hokkaido.

Mori Sawaragenya 8-sen, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
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Hokkaido Koma-ga-take, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 29 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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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Police
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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, 14 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 2 days ago near Mori, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 29 km route starts and ends around Hokkaido Koma-ga-take, passing through Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Mori, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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