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Nishi Ward, Sapporo to Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City) Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 3.5 km · 13m · 2 stops · 5 sightings · Saved May 29, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 3.5 km route runs from Nishi Ward, Sapporo to Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City) within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

Brown bears in Hokkaido are larger and more dangerous than mainland black bears. Exercise extreme caution.

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

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

Hokkaido

1,708 incidents

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

Hokkaido

1,708 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nishi Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 3.5 km 13m 5 sightings within 5 km
Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido

[No.47] Thursday, July 30, 2026: Location: Near 3-4 Fukui, Nishi Ward *Also sighted around 6:15 on the same day near 3-8 Fukui Description: Brown bear sighting Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.05755,141.272309

Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido

Official ·1 day ago
Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido

In a residential area of Fukui 3-chome, Nishi Ward, Sapporo, a woman on a walk sighted one bear, and police officers who responded also saw what is believed to be the same bear.

Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido

News ·1 day ago
Sapporo Bankei, Hokkaido

[No.44] Saturday, July 25, 2026: Location: near 201 Bankei, Chuo Ward Description: Sighted a brown bear Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.035185,141.283437

Sapporo Bankei, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago
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Sapporo Yamanote, Hokkaido

Around 4:40 PM on July 19, a bear was sighted in Yamate, Nishi Ward, Sapporo.

Sapporo Yamanote, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago

[No.43] July 19, 2026 (Sunday): Location: Nishi Ward Nature Trail “Sankakuyama–Bankei Route” (near the junction between the Philosopher’s Path and the summit). Description: Brown bear sighting. Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.058066,141.285454

Sapporo Yamanote, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
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Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City), Hokkaido
Total Distance: 3.5 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 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

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

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 3.5 km route runs from Nishi Ward, Sapporo to Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City) within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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