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Shibetsu Town to Nemuro Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 104 km · 20h 34m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved June 18, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 104 km route runs from Shibetsu Town to Nemuro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido.

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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Shibetsu Town, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 104 km 20h 34m 8 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Odaibu, Bekkai Town.

Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Bettoga, Nemuro City.

Nemuro, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago

Around 16:40 on 2026-07-20, one bear was sighted moving in Betsutoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.

Nemuro, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
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Around the morning of 2026-07-19, traces suggesting a bear appearance were found in Makinouchi, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.

Nemuro 牧の内, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 11:43 on 2026-07-17, a bear was seen in Betsutoga, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.

Nemuro, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 9:50 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Konan, Nemuro City, Hokkaido.

Nemuro Konan, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 1:30 PM on July 12, traces suggesting a bear appearance were found in Konan, Nemuro City.

Nemuro Konan, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago

On 2026-07-10 afternoon, one bear was sighted moving in Makinouchi, Nemuro, Hokkaido.

Nemuro 牧の内, Hokkaido

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Nemuro, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 104 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 with 3 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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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, 8 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 2 weeks ago near Betsukai Odaito, 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 104 km route runs from Shibetsu Town to Nemuro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Betsukai Odaito, Hokkaido. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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