This 44.1 km route from Otaru Canal to Shakotan crosses Hokkaido. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through brown bear habitat (native to Hokkaido). The most recent sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Furubira Irifunecho, Hokkaido; the location sits about 36.5 km from the start of the route and 117 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
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Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through brown bear habitat (native to Hokkaido).
The most recent sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Furubira Irifunecho, Hokkaido; the location sits about 36.5 km from the start of the route and 117 m off the route line.
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This 44.1 km route from Otaru Canal to Shakotan crosses Hokkaido. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through brown bear habitat (native to Hokkaido). The most recent sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Furubira Irifunecho, Hokkaido; the location sits about 36.5 km from the start of the route and 117 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
