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Takinoe to Yubetsu Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 67 km · 13h 14m · 3 stops · 15 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 16 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 67 km route runs from Takinoe to Yubetsu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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

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Takinoe, Hokkaido
High Risk 35 km 6h 51m 15 sightings within 5 km

2026-07-07, 15:35, one bear sighted

Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago

One brown bear was sighted in the parking lot of Shibazakura Takinoue Park in Sakuru field, Takinoue Town.

Takinoue 旭町, Hokkaido

News ·5 days ago

2026/07/03, 12:00, one bear sighted

Takinoue 旭町, Hokkaido

Official ·5 days ago
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Around 4:00 PM, two bears were sighted.

Monbetsu 上渚滑町上東二十四線, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago
Takinoue 幸町, Hokkaido

2026-07-02: One bear was sighted. After being driven away, it was confirmed to have moved into the mountains.

Takinoue 幸町, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago

On 2026/06/29, one bear was sighted

Takinoue, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

2026/06/29: Two bears sighted, one captured (possibly a parent and offspring; the captured one may be the juvenile).

Takinoue, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Sakurū Genya, Takinoue Town, Hokkaido.

Takinoue, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido

2026/06/28, one bear sighted

Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Takinoue 旭町, Hokkaido

2026/06/25, 10:25, 1 bear sighted

Takinoue 旭町, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido

One bear sighted on 2026/06/22

Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

22:00 Confirmed bear droppings

Monbetsu 渚滑町元新, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takinoue, Hokkaido

2026/06/12: One bear sighted.

Takinoue, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

2026/6/12, one bear sighted

Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takinoue 旭町, Hokkaido

2026/06/10, brown bear sighting

Takinoue 旭町, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Mombetsu, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 32 km 6h 23m 1 sightings within 5 km

22:00 Confirmed bear droppings

Monbetsu 渚滑町元新, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Yubetsu, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 67 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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

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

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 67 km route runs from Takinoe to Yubetsu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Takinoue 栄町, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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