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Wakkanai to Haboro Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 160 km · 3h 10m · 6 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 14, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 160 km route runs from Wakkanai to Haboro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Shosanbetsu, 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.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Cape Noshappu
Low Risk

Cape Noshappu

Hokkaido

101 incidents

Teshio River
Low Risk

Teshio River

Hokkaido

4 incidents

Cape Noshappu
Low Risk

Cape Noshappu

Hokkaido

101 incidents

Teshio River
Low Risk

Teshio River

Hokkaido

4 incidents

Route Timeline

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Wakkanai, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 17 km 29m 3 sightings within 5 km
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido

[No.24] July 20, 2026: Time: 10:15 AM Location: Wakkanai City, Kozetomura Oaza, Eboku (Ekitoku) Content: Brown bear sighting

Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido

Official ·1 week ago
Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido

[No.23] July 5, 2026: Time: 17:45 Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koyabe Village, Aza Eboku Details: Brown bear sighted

Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido

Official ·3 weeks ago

[No.22] July 2, 2026: Time: 19:30 Location: Wakkanai City, Oaza Koetoi-mura, Azamekuma Incident: Brown bear sighting

Wakkanai 声問村, Hokkaido

Official ·1 month ago
1
Cape Noshappu, Hokkaido
Low Risk 9.9 km 21m No incidents
2
Wakkanai, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 48 km 49m 1 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Kaigen, Toyotomi Town, Hokkaido, around 16:40 on July 10.

Toyotomi Kaigen, Hokkaido

News ·2 weeks ago
3
Horonobe, Hokkaido
Low Risk 23 km 29m No incidents
4
Teshio River, Hokkaido
Moderate Risk 62 km 1h 4m 2 sightings within 5 km
Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido

A bear was sighted in Shosambetsu, Shosambetsu Village.

Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido

Around 7:55 on 2026-07-23, a bear was sighted in Shosanbetsu, Shosanbetsu Village, Hokkaido.

Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido

News ·1 week ago
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Haboro, Hokkaido
Total Distance: 160 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 with 2 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, 6 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 Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 160 km route runs from Wakkanai to Haboro within Hokkaido. In the past 30 days, 6 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 Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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