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Odori Park to Asahikawa Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 146 km · 1d 4h 54m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved August 8, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 146 km route runs from Odori Park to Asahikawa within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Asahikawa Miyashitadori, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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 (7)

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

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

Hokkaido

1,709 incidents

Odori Park
Low Risk

Odori Park

Hokkaido

1,704 incidents

Sapporo Clock Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo Clock Tower

Hokkaido

1,682 incidents

JR Tower
Low Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,671 incidents

Sapporo TV Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo TV Tower

Hokkaido

1,686 incidents

Sapporo Beer Museum
Low Risk

Sapporo Beer Museum

Hokkaido

1,557 incidents

Ishikari River
Low Risk

Ishikari River

Hokkaido

131 incidents

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

Hokkaido

1,709 incidents

Odori Park
Low Risk

Odori Park

Hokkaido

1,704 incidents

Sapporo Clock Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo Clock Tower

Hokkaido

1,682 incidents

JR Tower
Low Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,671 incidents

Sapporo TV Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo TV Tower

Hokkaido

1,686 incidents

Sapporo Beer Museum
Low Risk

Sapporo Beer Museum

Hokkaido

1,557 incidents

Ishikari River
Low Risk

Ishikari River

Hokkaido

131 incidents

Route Timeline

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Odori Park, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 146 km 1d 4h 54m 3 sightings within 5 km

No.31 August 5, Reiwa 8 (Food traces)

Asahikawa Miyashitadori, Hokkaido

Official ·3 days ago

One bear was seen crossing a city road in Kamui-cho Nishioka.

Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido

No. 23 Sighted on July 12, 1996

Asahikawa 神居町西丘, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 146 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?

In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Asahikawa Miyashitadori, Hokkaido.

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?

This 146 km route runs from Odori Park to Asahikawa within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Asahikawa Miyashitadori, Hokkaido. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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