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Tokiwa Park to Furano Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 108 km · 2h 45m · 10 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 108 km route runs from Tokiwa Park to Furano within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Biei 字平和, Hokkaido.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Brown bears in Hokkaido are larger and more dangerous than mainland black bears. Exercise extreme caution.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Tokiwa Park
Moderate Risk

Tokiwa Park

Hokkaido

447 incidents

Shirogane Onsen
Low Risk

Shirogane Onsen

Hokkaido

81 incidents

Shirahige Falls
Low Risk

Shirahige Falls

Hokkaido

83 incidents

Shikisai-no-oka
Low Risk

Shikisai-no-oka

Hokkaido

229 incidents

Tokiwa Park
Moderate Risk

Tokiwa Park

Hokkaido

447 incidents

Shirogane Onsen
Low Risk

Shirogane Onsen

Hokkaido

81 incidents

Shirahige Falls
Low Risk

Shirahige Falls

Hokkaido

83 incidents

Shikisai-no-oka
Low Risk

Shikisai-no-oka

Hokkaido

229 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tokiwa Park, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 41 km 54m 7 sightings within 5 km

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago

At a farm in Nishikagura Minami 16, Asahikawa, a worker heard a bear-like low cry while working in a field, and the manager called 110.

Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago

No.10 R8.5.31 Growling sound

Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

May 30, R8

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

No. 8 R8.5.27 Sighting

Asahikawa 西神楽一線, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Asahikawa, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted in Nishikagura Minami 17, Asahikawa.

Asahikawa, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago

No. 7 R8.5.25 Sighting

Asahikawa 西神楽南, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
1
Biei, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 3.4 km 6m 1 sightings within 5 km

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
2
Shirahige Falls, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 4.9 km 9m 1 sightings within 5 km

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
3
Biei, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 19 km 29m 2 sightings within 5 km

June 9, R8 (feces)

Biei 字平和, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

May 30, R8

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
4
Biei, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 4.7 km 9m 1 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

May 30, R8

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
5
Biei, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 4.1 km 9m 1 sightings within 5 km
Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

May 30, R8

Biei 字美田, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
6
Biei, Hokkaido
Low Risk 5.6 km 9m No incidents
7
Shikisai-no-oka, Hokkaido
Low Risk 5.4 km 8m No incidents
8
Kamifurano, Hokkaido
Low Risk 20 km 30m No incidents
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Furano, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 108 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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, 7 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 1 week ago near Biei 字平和, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 108 km route runs from Tokiwa Park to Furano within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 7 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 Biei 字平和, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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