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Tomakomai to Chitose Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 251 km · 2d 3h 17m · 10 stops · 19 sightings · Saved May 24, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 251 km route runs from Tomakomai to Chitose within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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

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Tomakomai, Hokkaido
High Risk 57 km 11h 26m 12 sightings within 5 km
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

A bear-like animal was reported sighted in a park in Takuyo-Higashimachi 5, Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·5 days ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

In Shirotori Park in Takuyu-higashimachi, Tomakomai, a teenage male witnessed one bear-like animal about 1.5 meters long before dawn.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·5 days ago
Abira, Hokkaido

Around 9:00 on July 4 in the Hayakita Mizuho area, a brown bear was sighted and footprints were discovered.

Abira, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
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Tomakomai, Hokkaido

A man driving a car saw one brown bear crossing a city road in Shinkai-cho 1, Tomakomai.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

A cub was sighted in a residential area of Shinkai-cho 1-chome, Tomakomai, crossing from east to west about 15 meters ahead of a driver.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Abira, Hokkaido

On 2026/06/24, a brown bear was sighted crossing the road in the Oiwake-Kasuga area.

Abira, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago

Bear tracks and droppings were found on farmland in the Oiwake-Kasuga area.

Abira, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted in Itoi, Tomakomai, Hokkaido, around 07:30 on June 15.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·3 weeks ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Around 6:40 PM on 2026-06-13, a bear was sighted in Shimizu-cho 3-chome, Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
Tomakomai, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted on a park walking path in Midorigaoka Park, Shimizu-cho, Tomakomai, with one front paw extended from the woods.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

News ·1 month ago
Tomakomai Kibacho 3-chome, Hokkaido

One bear sighted on the park promenade — a recreational spot where citizens can barbecue in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido.

Tomakomai Kibacho 3-chome, Hokkaido

1 month ago

6/13 18:45 While walking around Kintaro Pond, I saw a brown bear in the shrubbery located southwest of the pond; only its upper body was visible. There was one bear, about 1.5 m long. It disappeared into the shrubs.

Tomakomai, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
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Yubari, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 15 km 3h 2m 1 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted in Numanosawa, Yubari City.

Yubari, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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Yubari, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 6.8 km 1h 22m 1 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted in Numanosawa, Yubari City.

Yubari, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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Yubari, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 8.6 km 1h 52m 1 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted in Numanosawa, Yubari City.

Yubari, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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Yubari, Hokkaido
Low Risk 34 km 7h 12m No incidents
5
Mikasa, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 33 km 7h 24m 4 sightings within 5 km

Around 1:05 PM on June 25, a bear was sighted in Ninosawa, Higashibibai-cho, Bibai City, Hokkaido.

Bibai 東美唄町常盤台, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Bibai, Hokkaido

Bibai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Bibai, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 52 km 10h 13m 4 sightings within 5 km

Around 1:05 PM on June 25, a bear was sighted in Ninosawa, Higashibibai-cho, Bibai City, Hokkaido.

Bibai 東美唄町常盤台, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
Bibai, Hokkaido

Bibai, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Bibai 盤の沢町本町, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Kuriyama, Hokkaido
Low Risk 3.9 km 54m No incidents
8
Kuriyama, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 40 km 7h 51m 2 sightings within 5 km
Chitose, Hokkaido

Izumisawa: Around 3:50 PM. Approximately 200 meters from under the Dōō Expressway overpass on Shinmachi Izumisawa Boulevard toward Kōyōdai. One bear sighted.

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·6 days ago
Chitose, Hokkaido

Sakuragi 3-chome — Around 9:30 AM — In the woods between Yūmai Sukoyaka Park and the Dōō Expressway — One bear sighted

Chitose, Hokkaido

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Chitose, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 251 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 2:00 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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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, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 2:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 251 km route runs from Tomakomai to Chitose within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Tomakomai, Hokkaido. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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