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This 302 km route runs from Historical Village of Hokkaido to Hakodate Morning Market within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 61 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
A bear-like animal was reported sighted in a park in Takuyo-Higashimachi 5, Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
In Shirotori Park in Takuyu-higashimachi, Tomakomai, a teenage male witnessed one bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long before dawn.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted moving in Izumisawa, Chitose City, around 3:50 PM on 2026-07-06.
Chitose, Hokkaido
Izumisawa: Around 3:50 PM. Approximately 200 meters from under the Dōō Expressway overpass on Shinmachi Izumisawa Boulevard toward Kōyōdai. One bear sighted.
Chitose, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Kameda-Nakanocho, Hakodate City.
Hakodate, Hokkaido
Capture No. 10 — July 5, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Mori Kurigaoka, Hokkaido
sighting
Hakodate Mizumotocho, Hokkaido
R8.7.4 11:00
Yakumo, Hokkaido
In a bean field in Hikawa, Mori Town, azuki beans were eaten by a bear over an area of about 8 m by 7 m. Multiple tracks about 13 cm wide were left nearby.
Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido
Crop damage No. 15 July 3, 2026 Himekawa Field near Donan Agro Co., Ltd. Azuki beans 0.0056 ha Footprint: 13 cm
Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido
Around 20:40, a creature believed to be a bear about 50 cm in body length was sighted.
Nanae Onumacho, Hokkaido
Traces No. 15 — July 3, 2026 — Himekawa, a field near Donan Agro Co., Ltd.
Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido
R8.7.2 11:08
Yakumo, Hokkaido
Capture No. 8 July 1, 2026
Mori Santai, Hokkaido
Capture No. 9 — July 1, Reiwa 8 (2026)
Mori Honkayabecho, Hokkaido
June 30, 1996, 18:30
Yakumo, Hokkaido
[No.35] Tuesday, June 30, 2026: Location: Near 147 Ariake, Kiyota Ward Description: Brown bear (Higuma) confirmed on camera Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.951171,141.447323
Sapporo Ariake, Hokkaido
[Hokuto City 7] Traces
Hokuto Mukaino, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Kyoritsu, Hokkaido
June 29, Reiwa 8 (2026) 13:30
Yakumo Irisawa, Hokkaido
A man driving a car saw one brown bear crossing a city road in Shinkai-cho 1, Tomakomai.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
A cub was sighted in a residential area of Shinkai-cho 1-chome, Tomakomai, crossing from east to west about 15 meters ahead of a driver.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
In Haysabusa Park in Izumisawa, Chitose, a man in his 20s saw one bear about 2 meters long in the forest on the south side of the park. The bear then walked south and disappeared.
Chitose, Hokkaido
[22] Izumisawa — around 7:35 PM — Hayabusa Park — one bear sighted
Chitose, Hokkaido
Sightings No. 14 — June 26, 2026 — Ōnuma Park Interchange area, Ōnuma Park interchange road
Mori Akaigawa, Hokkaido
Rankoshi — Around 3:00 PM — Karushubai Bridge — One bear sighted
Chitose, Hokkaido
Sakuragi 3-chome — Around 9:30 AM — In the woods between Yūmai Sukoyaka Park and the Dōō Expressway — One bear sighted
Chitose, Hokkaido
Evidence No. 13 — June 23, 2026 — Crop damage and footprints on Himekawa town-owned farmland along the Obironaigawa tributary of the Himekawa River.
Mori Himekawa, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Kurioka, Hokkaido
Sighting No. 12 — June 22, Reiwa 8: Crossed Komagatake near the 5th station, moving from the north side (Yakumo Town side) to the south side (Nanae Town side).
Mori, Hokkaido
Capture No. 6 June 19, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Mori Komagatake, Hokkaido
Around 11:30 on 2026-06-19, a bear was sighted in Togeshita, Nanae Town, Hokkaido.
Nanae Togeshita, Hokkaido
[26] 6/19 8:00 A pig farm employee discovered a deer carcass on the premises. Two municipal staff and police officers inspected the site. Because of the condition of the deer, it is highly likely it was attacked by a brown bear (Higuma), so surveillance cameras were installed.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
6/19 observed crossing the road; afterwards crossed Route 5 as well and moved into the mountains
Nanae Togeshita, Hokkaido
June 18, Heisei 8 (1996), 5:20 AM
Yakumo Yamakoshi, Hokkaido
Sightings No. 11 — June 18, Reiwa 8: Walking toward the highway near the Washinoki ruins
Mori Washinokicho, Hokkaido
Capture No. 5 — June 18, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Mori Morikawacho, Hokkaido
June 17, 1996, 6:10 AM
Yakumo Yamakoshi, Hokkaido
[25] Nishikioka: At a point 700 m north of the Chuo Interchange, one brown bear moving from south to north, body length approximately 1.5 m, was observed. Subsequently it was exterminated.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Itoi, Tomakomai, Hokkaido, around 07:30 on June 15.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Capture No. 4 — June 14, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Mori Santai, Hokkaido
[23] 6/14 14:00 In a forested area located 300 m from a highway culvert, north along the municipal road (Koito-uo Road) in Miyanomori Town, a person who had come hiking and was eating a boxed lunch sighted an Ezo brown bear. The bear was about 1.5 m long and walked slowly westward.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Oshamanbe Kunnui, Hokkaido
Around 6:40 PM on 2026-06-13, a bear was sighted in Shimizu-cho 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted on a park walking path in Midorigaoka Park, Shimizu-cho, Tomakomai, with one front paw extended from the woods.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
One bear sighted on the park promenade — a recreational spot where citizens can barbecue in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido.
Tomakomai Kibacho 3-chome, Hokkaido
6/13 18:45 While walking around Kintaro Pond, I saw a brown bear in the shrubbery located southwest of the pond; only its upper body was visible. There was one bear, about 1.5 m long. It disappeared into the shrubs.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Report No. 24 — June 13, 2026 (Saturday): Location: Near 1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward. Description: Brown bear confirmed on camera. Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.005025,141.420409
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka, Hokkaido
One adult bear was sighted at the entrance of Haginosato Nature Park in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido.
Shiraoi, Hokkaido
In Hagino, Shiraoi Town, a man driving a car saw one brown bear cross the road and move toward a residential area.
Shiraoi, Hokkaido
[18] Bibi, around 5:00 PM — One bear sighted at a point about 1 kilometer from the Shinchitose Airport IC intersection on the Dodo Izumisawa–New Chitose Airport Line (Route 1091) toward New Chitose Airport.
Chitose, Hokkaido
Tracks/Sign No. 8 — June 12, Reiwa 8 (2026): Feces at Morimachi Crematorium, Morimachi Cemetery
Mori Kasumidai, Hokkaido
A resident saw a bear-like shadow while driving home in Meitoku-cho 3-chome, Tomakomai.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
[21] 6/11 20:15 In Meitoku Town, about 100 m north from the Meitoku West Central municipal road, upon returning home I saw one animal resembling a brown bear in the neighbor’s parking area.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Around 09:00 on 2026-06-10, a bear was sighted in Nishikioka, Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
June 10, R8 (showa?), 3:55 AM
Oshamanbe Toyotsu, Hokkaido
June 10, 1996, 18:15
Yakumo Yamakoshi, Hokkaido
R8.6.10 17:45
Yakumo Yamakoshi, Hokkaido
[20] Nishikinoka: One brown bear sighted within Hokkaido Golf Club.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
June 9, 1996
Yakumo Yamakoshi, Hokkaido
One bear was sighted in Nishikioka, Tomakomai City, Hokkaido.
Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 2:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 61 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tomakomai, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 2:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 302 km route runs from Historical Village of Hokkaido to Hakodate Morning Market within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 61 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tomakomai, Hokkaido. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.
