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Higashi Ward, Sapporo to Furano Hiking Route

Moderate Risk · 112 km · 22h 35m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 10, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 112 km route from Higashi Ward, Sapporo to Furano 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 1 month ago near Sapporo 米里, Hokkaido; the location sits about 5.9 km from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line.

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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Higashi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 112 km 22h 35m 1 sightings within 5 km

Around 19:00 on April 14, a person walking a dog sighted a bear-like animal about 80 cm long on the riverbed north of the Kita-Juusanjo Bridge on the Toyohira River in Yonesato, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo. Police patrolled the area but found no footprints, droppings, or reports of damage; Sapporo City plans an on-site survey on April 15 and police will increase patrols during school commuting hours.

Sapporo 米里, Hokkaido

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Furano, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 112 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 with 1 incidents

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?

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).

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

The most recent sighting was reported 1 month ago near Sapporo 米里, Hokkaido; the location sits about 5.9 km from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 112 km route from Higashi Ward, Sapporo to Furano 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 1 month ago near Sapporo 米里, Hokkaido; the location sits about 5.9 km from the start of the route and 1.1 km 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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