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This 80 km route runs from Mount Shari to Mount Rausu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Shari, Hokkaido.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
Related to a bear attack on Mount Rausu, a smartphone and items believed to be hiking boots were found in the bamboo grass along both sides of the trail, and authorities are investigating the site.
Shari, Hokkaido
Spotted and filmed while driving. Appeared to be about 1.3 [meters]. Climbed up a wire mesh fence, then quickly ascended and disappeared.
Shari, Hokkaido
While driving slowly past, a brown bear struck the left rear of my car.
Shari, Hokkaido
On May 6 at around 10:00, a bear in Shari (Shiretoko Peninsula) emerged from the roadside, slowly crossed the road, walked along the shoulder and disappeared into vegetation on the opposite side. No damage to people or buildings was confirmed, and the police are conducting patrols by patrol car.
Shari Hon-machi, Hokkaido
On the road to Iwaobetsu Onsen. One was seen on the right when heading out of the onsen, and the other was seen on the river bank.
Shari, Hokkaido
Peak activity at 9:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus arctos yesoensis
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In the past 30 days, 5 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 Shari, Hokkaido.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 80 km route runs from Mount Shari to Mount Rausu within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Shari, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
