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This 147 km route runs from Mount Moiwa to Asahikawa within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
[No.47] Thursday, July 30, 2026: Location: Near 3-4 Fukui, Nishi Ward *Also sighted around 6:15 on the same day near 3-8 Fukui Description: Brown bear sighting Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.05755,141.272309
Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido
In a residential area of Fukui 3-chome, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, a woman on a walk sighted one bear, and police officers who responded also saw what is believed to be the same bear.
Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Bankei, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Sapporo Bankei, Hokkaido
[No.44] Saturday, July 25, 2026: Location: near 201 Bankei, Chuo Ward Description: Sighted a brown bear Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.035185,141.283437
Sapporo Bankei, Hokkaido
Around 4:40 PM on July 19, a bear was sighted in Yamate, Nishi Ward, Sapporo.
Sapporo Yamanote, Hokkaido
[No.43] July 19, 2026 (Sunday): Location: Nishi Ward Nature Trail “Sankakuyama–Bankei Route” (near the junction between the Philosopher’s Path and the summit). Description: Brown bear sighting. Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.058066,141.285454
Sapporo Yamanote, Hokkaido
One bear was seen crossing a city road in Kamui-cho Nishioka.
Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido
No. 23 Sighted on July 12, 1996
Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido
[No.40] July 8, 2026 (Wednesday): Location: near 1812 Minamisawa, Minami Ward Description: Brown bear (Higuma) confirmed on camera Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.992855,141.31189
Sapporo Nakanosawa, Hokkaido
On July 5 at around 19:55, a bear was sighted in Chuo, Shintotsukawa Town, Hokkaido.
Shintotsukawa 字中央, Hokkaido
Central — sighting
Shintotsukawa 字中央, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 19:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 147 km route runs from Mount Moiwa to Asahikawa within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
