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Mombetsu to Iwaobetsu Onsen Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 199 km · 3h 49m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved June 11, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 199 km route runs from Mombetsu to Iwaobetsu Onsen within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 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 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.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Abashiri Quasi National Park
Low Risk

Abashiri Quasi National Park

Hokkaido

6 incidents
Iwaobetsu Onsen
Low Risk

Iwaobetsu Onsen

Hokkaido

24 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mombetsu, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 199 km 3h 49m 8 sightings within 5 km
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

1 week ago
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

Mum and cub

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Otonenai, Abashiri City.

Abashiri Onnenai, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
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Monbetsu Shokotsu-cho Kawamukai, Hokkaido

Around 4:05, footprints were discovered

Monbetsu Shokotsu-cho Kawamukai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 7:00, sighted

Monbetsu Kamishokotsu-cho Nakashokotsu, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Shari, Hokkaido

We were doing the boardwalk at sunset and when close to the car park we heard a bear in the bamboo. It was pretty close to the car park

Shari, Hokkaido

3 weeks ago
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

We were on a boat and saw a bear and her baby on the beach.

Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido

3 weeks ago

Around 12:00, sighting

Monbetsu Kamishokotsu-cho Nakashokotsu, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Iwaobetsu Onsen, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 199 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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. 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 Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 199 km route runs from Mombetsu to Iwaobetsu Onsen within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 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 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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