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Kushiro to Naganuma Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 261 km · 4h 7m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 261 km route runs from Kushiro to Naganuma within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Abira, 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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Kushiro, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 261 km 4h 7m 8 sightings within 5 km

Bear tracks and droppings were found on farmland in the Oiwake-Kasuga area.

Abira, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago

Captured a bear that had been appearing in farmland

Ashoro 字足寄太, Hokkaido

Official ·2 days ago
Ashoro, Hokkaido

Sightings in nearby pastures and woodlots

Ashoro, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago
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A young brown bear (grizzly) was found dead near Shimukappu SA (service area).

Shimukappu, Hokkaido

1 week ago
Memuro 北明西七線, Hokkaido

One brown bear sighted

Memuro 北明西七線, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

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
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Naganuma, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 261 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 4:00 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

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 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Abira, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 4:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 261 km route runs from Kushiro to Naganuma within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Abira, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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