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JR Tower to Sumiyoshi Shrine Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 34 km · 6h 51m · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved June 16, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 34 km route runs from JR Tower to Sumiyoshi Shrine 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 2 weeks ago near Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, 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.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

JR Tower
Moderate Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,651 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hokkaido

93 incidents

JR Tower
Moderate Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,651 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hokkaido

93 incidents

Route Timeline

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JR Tower, Hokkaido
High Risk 34 km 6h 51m 11 sightings within 5 km
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

Around 6:50 PM on 2026-06-09, a junior high school boy saw three brown bears on a city road in Maruyama Nishi 2, Chuo Ward, Sapporo.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Sapporo Miyanomori, Hokkaido

[No.22] Tuesday, June 9, 2026: Location: Near 1-jo 16-chome 1, Miyanomori, Chuo Ward Description: Sighted brown bears (3 individuals) Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.044131,141.296852

Sapporo Miyanomori, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

Three brown bears were spotted on a road in Maruyama Nishi-machi 2-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, and disappeared into the bushes after a car honked.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
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Otaru Boyodai, Hokkaido

Brown bear sighting information (June 8, 2026) Date and time: June 8 (Monday) — 7:40 AM (footprints), around 8:40 AM (scat) Location: Near Asarigawa Onsen 1-chome, Otaru City (footprints) Near Asarigawa Onsen 1-chome 103, Otaru City (scat)

Otaru Boyodai, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

A bear was reported sighted in Maruyama Nishi-machi 2-chome, Sapporo.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

Around 6:30 PM on June 7, a delivery driver saw one brown bear about 2 meters long in Maruyama Nishimachi 2-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

[No.21] June 7, 2026 (Sunday): Location: Near 2-22 Maruyama Nishimachi, Chuo Ward Description: Brown bear sighted Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.043917,141.297722

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Otaru Tenjin, Hokkaido

Sighting near the water treatment plant in Tenjin 2-chome

Otaru Tenjin, Hokkaido

3 weeks ago

An animal resembling a bear was sighted in Teine Kanayama, Teine Ward, Sapporo.

Sapporo Teine-Kanayama, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
Sapporo Teine-Inaho, Hokkaido

No. 17 — June 1, 2026 (Monday): Location: Untitled area of Teine Honcho (on the Teine Mountain foothill route, between approximately 1 km and 5 km from the “Teine IC” entrance toward Mount Teine). Description: Sighted an animal believed to be a brown bear. Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.108911,141.215285

Sapporo Teine-Inaho, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

A bear-resistant trash bin was installed in Maruyamanishimachi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo.

Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
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Sumiyoshi Shrine, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 34 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 2 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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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 2 weeks ago near Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, 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 34 km route runs from JR Tower to Sumiyoshi Shrine 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 2 weeks ago near Sapporo Maruyama-Nishimachi, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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