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Sapporo TV Tower to Otaru Canal Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 39 km · 53m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 3, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 39 km route runs from Sapporo TV Tower to Otaru Canal within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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 (8)

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

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

Hokkaido

1,709 incidents

Odori Park
Low Risk

Odori Park

Hokkaido

1,704 incidents

Sapporo TV Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo TV Tower

Hokkaido

1,686 incidents

Sapporo Clock Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo Clock Tower

Hokkaido

1,682 incidents

JR Tower
Low Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,671 incidents

Kamiteine Shrine
Low Risk

Kamiteine Shrine

Hokkaido

1,673 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hokkaido

97 incidents

Otaru Canal
Low Risk

Otaru Canal

Hokkaido

71 incidents

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)
Low Risk

Miyoshi Shrine (Sapporo City)

Hokkaido

1,709 incidents

Odori Park
Low Risk

Odori Park

Hokkaido

1,704 incidents

Sapporo TV Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo TV Tower

Hokkaido

1,686 incidents

Sapporo Clock Tower
Low Risk

Sapporo Clock Tower

Hokkaido

1,682 incidents

JR Tower
Low Risk

JR Tower

Hokkaido

1,671 incidents

Kamiteine Shrine
Low Risk

Kamiteine Shrine

Hokkaido

1,673 incidents

Sumiyoshi Shrine
Low Risk

Sumiyoshi Shrine

Hokkaido

97 incidents

Otaru Canal
Low Risk

Otaru Canal

Hokkaido

71 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sapporo TV Tower, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 39 km 53m 6 sightings within 5 km
Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido

A woman walking in Sapporo Nishi Ward's Fukui 3 residential area saw one brown bear on a city road, and police also confirmed it.

Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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 week 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 week 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 ·2 weeks 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 ·2 weeks ago
Sapporo Teine-Inaho, Hokkaido

[No.41] July 8, 2026 (Wednesday): Location: near 131-4 Teine Kanayama, Teine Ward Description: Heard noises of an animal believed to be a brown bear Address: https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.121534,141.199667

Sapporo Teine-Inaho, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Otaru Canal, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 39 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 39 km route runs from Sapporo TV Tower to Otaru Canal within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Sapporo Fukui, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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