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Shinoridate to Otaru Canal Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 247 km · 14h 0m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 21, 2026 ·
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Safety Summary

This 247 km route runs from Shinoridate to Otaru Canal within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Yakumo Nodaoi, 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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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

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

Shinoridate
Low Risk

Shinoridate

Hokkaido

255 incidents
Yunokawa Onsen
Low Risk

Yunokawa Onsen

Hokkaido

372 incidents
Goryōkaku
Low Risk

Goryōkaku

Hokkaido

424 incidents
Goryōkaku Tower
Low Risk

Goryōkaku Tower

Hokkaido

425 incidents
Ōnuma Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Ōnuma Quasi-National Park

Hokkaido

402 incidents
Otaru Museum
Low Risk

Otaru Museum

Hokkaido

66 incidents
Otaru Canal
Low Risk

Otaru Canal

Hokkaido

69 incidents

Route Timeline

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Shinoridate, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 247 km 14h 0m 1 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Nodao, Yakumo Town.

Yakumo Nodaoi, Hokkaido

News ·4 days ago
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Otaru Canal, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 247 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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

110
Police
119
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, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Yakumo Nodaoi, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 247 km route runs from Shinoridate to Otaru Canal within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Yakumo Nodaoi, 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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