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This 165 km route runs from Shari to Nemuro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hokkaido.
A bear was sighted in Odaibu, Bekkai Town.
Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido
A bear was sighted in Bettoga, Nemuro City.
Nemuro, Hokkaido
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido
Around 16:40 on 2026-07-20, one bear was sighted moving in Betsutoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.
Nemuro, Hokkaido
Mum and cub
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido
Around 11:43 on 2026-07-17, a bear was seen in Betsutoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.
Nemuro, Hokkaido
Around 9:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Konan, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.
Nemuro Konan, Hokkaido
Around 1:30 PM on July 12, traces suggesting a bear appearance were found in Konan, Nemuro City.
Nemuro Konan, Hokkaido
A brown bear approached a hiker at Mt. Rausu and fled after bear spray was used.
Shari, Hokkaido
We were on a boat and saw a bear and her baby on the beach.
Shari Iwaobetsu, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 16:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 165 km route runs from Shari to Nemuro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
