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Shibetsu to Nishiokoppe Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 70 km · 3h 53m · 3 stops · 13 sightings · Saved July 11, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 70 km route runs from Shibetsu to Nishiokoppe within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Shibetsu 下士別町, Hokkaido.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride 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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Shibetsu, Hokkaido
High Risk 21 km 1h 9m 13 sightings within 5 km

No.33 17:00 Sighting Kitamachi (near the opposite bank of Teshio River Park Golf Course)

Shibetsu 下士別町, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Shibetsu 多寄町, Hokkaido

No. 32 19:00 sighting: Tayoro Town Line 33 East No. 3 Road

Shibetsu 多寄町, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Nayoro 風連町字旭, Hokkaido

No.29 (Sighting)

Nayoro 風連町字旭, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
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Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

No.30

Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

No. 28

Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Fūren-chō Asahi, Nayoro City.

Nayoro 風連町字旭, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

No. 27 (sighting)

Nayoro 風連町字旭, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nayoro, Hokkaido

No. 26 (feces)

Nayoro, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

No. 25 (Footprints)

Nayoro 風連町緑町, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

No.24

Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

No. 26 (Droppings)

Nayoro 字徳田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nayoro 字緑丘, Hokkaido

No. 23 (Sighting)

Nayoro 字緑丘, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

No. 22 (Footprints)

Nayoro 字緑丘, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nayoro, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 49 km 2h 44m 7 sightings within 5 km
Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

No.30

Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

No. 28

Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Nayoro, Hokkaido

No. 26 (feces)

Nayoro, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

No.24

Nayoro 風連町字東風連, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

No. 26 (Droppings)

Nayoro 字徳田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nayoro 字緑丘, Hokkaido

No. 23 (Sighting)

Nayoro 字緑丘, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

No. 22 (Footprints)

Nayoro 字緑丘, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 70 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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, 13 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 Shibetsu 下士別町, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 70 km route runs from Shibetsu to Nishiokoppe within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 13 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 Shibetsu 下士別町, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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