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Rumoi to Cape Noshappu Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 180 km · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 4, 2026 · Last updated 16 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 180 km route runs from Rumoi to Cape Noshappu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Toyotomi, 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 (2)

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

Teshio River
Low Risk

Teshio River

Hokkaido

3 incidents

Cape Noshappu
Low Risk

Cape Noshappu

Hokkaido

95 incidents

Teshio River
Low Risk

Teshio River

Hokkaido

3 incidents

Cape Noshappu
Low Risk

Cape Noshappu

Hokkaido

95 incidents

Route Timeline

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Rumoi, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 180 km 4 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Sachikashiwa, Toyotomi town, Hokkaido, around 6:00 PM on June 20.

Toyotomi, Hokkaido

News ·4 days ago
Wakkanai 緑, Hokkaido

No.15 May 29, 2026: Time: 11:55 AM Location: Wakkanai City, Midori 6-chome Details: Brown bear sighting

Wakkanai 緑, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Wakkanai 緑, Hokkaido

[No.12] May 26, 2026: Time: 15:00 Location: Wakkanai City, Midori 6-chome Details: Brown bear sighted

Wakkanai 緑, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Around 3 PM on the 26th, one brown bear was seen crossing a prefectural road in Wakkanai by a passing driver, who reported it to city hall.

Wakkanai 緑, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
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Cape Noshappu, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 180 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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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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, 4 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 4 days ago near Toyotomi, 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 180 km route runs from Rumoi to Cape Noshappu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Toyotomi, 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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