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Obihiro to Furano Hiking Route

Low Risk · 394 km · 3d 7h 15m · 8 stops · Saved May 9, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

No bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days.

Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Asahiyama Zoo
Low Risk

Asahiyama Zoo

Hokkaido

490 incidents

Route Timeline

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Obihiro, Hokkaido
Low Risk 69.0 km 14h 14m No incidents
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Kamishihoro, Hokkaido
Low Risk 73.4 km 14h 56m No incidents
2
Kamikawa, Hokkaido
Low Risk 72.8 km 14h 34m No incidents
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Engaru, Hokkaido
Low Risk 78.0 km 15h 42m No incidents
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Kamikawa, Hokkaido
Low Risk 34.8 km 6h 47m No incidents
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Asahiyama Zoo, Hokkaido
Low Risk 15.9 km 3h 11m No incidents
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Higashikawa, Hokkaido
Low Risk 50.6 km 9h 51m No incidents
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Furano, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 394 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Time data not available

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?

No bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days.

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

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

No bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days. Standard precautions are enough. Stay alert and tell someone your plans.

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