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This 23 km route runs from Wakkanai to Cape Sōya within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Wakkanai 宗谷村, Hokkaido.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Hokkaido.
[No.19] June 15, 2026: Time: 10:30 AM Location: Masuhoro, Soya-mura, Soya District, Wakkanai City Details: Brown bear sighted
Wakkanai 宗谷村, Hokkaido
No. 17 — June 6, 2026: Time: 11:18 AM Location: Soya, Soya Village, Wakkanai City Details: Brown bear sighting
Wakkanai 宗谷村, Hokkaido
[No.14] May 28, 2026: Time: 23:55 Location: Wakkanai City, Soya Village, Masuho district Details: Brown bear sighting
Wakkanai 宗谷村, Hokkaido
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In the past 30 days, 3 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 Wakkanai 宗谷村, Hokkaido.
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This 23 km route runs from Wakkanai to Cape Sōya within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Wakkanai 宗谷村, Hokkaido. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
