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Kushiro to Kitami Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 416 km · 7h 59m · 10 stops · 8 sightings · Saved June 8, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 416 km route runs from Kushiro to Kitami within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Brown bears in Hokkaido are larger and more dangerous than mainland black bears. Exercise extreme caution.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Lake Akan
Low Risk

Lake Akan

Hokkaido

81 incidents

Lake Mashū
Low Risk

Lake Mashū

Hokkaido

48 incidents

Shiretoko Peninsula
Low Risk

Shiretoko Peninsula

Hokkaido

16 incidents

Abashiri Quasi National Park
Low Risk

Abashiri Quasi National Park

Hokkaido

4 incidents

Lake Akan
Low Risk

Lake Akan

Hokkaido

81 incidents

Lake Mashū
Low Risk

Lake Mashū

Hokkaido

48 incidents

Shiretoko Peninsula
Low Risk

Shiretoko Peninsula

Hokkaido

16 incidents

Abashiri Quasi National Park
Low Risk

Abashiri Quasi National Park

Hokkaido

4 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kushiro, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 55 km 1h 8m 3 sightings within 5 km

Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Okurushbe, Akan-cho, Kushiro City.

Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
1
Lake Akan, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 57 km 1h 3m 3 sightings within 5 km

Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Okurushbe, Akan-cho, Kushiro City.

Kushiro 阿寒町シアンヌ, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
2
Teshikaga, Hokkaido
Low Risk 11 km 16m No incidents
3
Lake Mashū, Hokkaido
Low Risk 42 km 48m No incidents
4
Koshimizu, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 56 km 1h 3m 1 sightings within 5 km

Bear was crossing and sitting at Utoro Ski Resort

Shari Utoro-Nakajima, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago
5
Shari, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 5.0 km 9m 2 sightings within 5 km
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

200kg UP 道路脇10〜15メートルの場所で、非常に大きなヒグマを目撃しました。車内の3人全員が確認しており、かなり大型の個体だと思われます。

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

3 days ago

Bear was crossing and sitting at Utoro Ski Resort

Shari Utoro-Nakajima, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago
6
Shari, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 27 km 38m 5 sightings within 5 km
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

200kg UP 道路脇10〜15メートルの場所で、非常に大きなヒグマを目撃しました。車内の3人全員が確認しており、かなり大型の個体だと思われます。

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

3 days ago
Shari, Hokkaido

Shari, Hokkaido

1 week ago

Bear was crossing and sitting at Utoro Ski Resort

Shari Utoro-Nakajima, Hokkaido

2 weeks ago
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Shari, Hokkaido

Related to a bear attack on Mount Rausu, a smartphone and items believed to be hiking boots were found in the bamboo grass along both sides of the trail, and authorities are investigating the site.

Shari, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
Shari, Hokkaido

Spotted and filmed while driving. Appeared to be about 1.3 [meters]. Climbed up a wire mesh fence, then quickly ascended and disappeared.

Shari, Hokkaido

1 month ago
7
Rausu, Hokkaido
Low Risk 125 km 2h 8m No incidents
8
Abashiri, Hokkaido
Low Risk 38 km 47m No incidents
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Kitami, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 416 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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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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, 8 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 3 days ago near Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 416 km route runs from Kushiro to Kitami within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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