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Teine yama to Otaru Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 14 km · 38m · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved June 30, 2026 ·
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This 14 km route runs from Teine yama to Otaru within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Sapporo Teine-Inaho, 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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1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hokkaido.

Teine yama
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Teine yama

Hokkaido

628 incidents

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Teine yama, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 14 km 38m 1 sightings within 5 km
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 ·2 weeks ago
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Otaru, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 14 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

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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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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. 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 Sapporo Teine-Inaho, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

No time-of-day data available for this route.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 14 km route runs from Teine yama to Otaru within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 1 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 Sapporo Teine-Inaho, 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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