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Biei to Shirogane Onsen Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 20 km · 1h 13m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 20 km route runs from Biei to Shirogane Onsen within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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.

Shirogane Onsen
Low Risk

Shirogane Onsen

Hokkaido

83 incidents

Shirahige Falls
Low Risk

Shirahige Falls

Hokkaido

85 incidents

Shirogane Onsen
Low Risk

Shirogane Onsen

Hokkaido

83 incidents

Shirahige Falls
Low Risk

Shirahige Falls

Hokkaido

85 incidents

Route Timeline

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Biei, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 20 km 1h 13m 3 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido

R8.06.22 (Possibly bear droppings)

Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido

Official ·2 days ago

R8.06.16 (sighting)

Biei 字置杵牛, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Shirogane Onsen, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 20 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 20 km route runs from Biei to Shirogane Onsen within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Biei 字美沢, Hokkaido. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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