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Kushiro to Nakashibetsu Shrine Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 92 km · 1h 34m · 2 stops · 9 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 92 km route runs from Kushiro to Nakashibetsu Shrine within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 9 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 Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, 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.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Nakashibetsu Shrine
Low Risk

Nakashibetsu Shrine

Hokkaido

6 incidents

Nakashibetsu Shrine
Low Risk

Nakashibetsu Shrine

Hokkaido

6 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kushiro, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 92 km 1h 34m 9 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted moving in Nakachambetsu Genya, Shibecha Town.

Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, Hokkaido

Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Shibecha 字中チャンベツ, Hokkaido

Shibecha 字中チャンベツ, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
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Betsukai, Hokkaido

A mother bear and two cubs were sighted along National Route 272 in Nishishunbetsu, Betsukai Town.

Betsukai, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Betsukai, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted in Nishishunbetsu, Betsukai, Hokkaido.

Betsukai, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Naka-Chambetsu, Shibecha Town, and was seen moving.

Shibecha 字中チャンベツ, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
Shibecha 字中チャンベツ, Hokkaido

Shibecha 字中チャンベツ, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Naka-Chanbetsu wilderness area, Shibecha Town.

Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
Shibecha, Hokkaido

R8.7.12 One brown bear

Shibecha, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nakashibetsu Shrine, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 92 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 9 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 Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 92 km route runs from Kushiro to Nakashibetsu Shrine within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 9 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 Shibecha 字中チャンベツ原野, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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