News Brown Bear Maruyama Park (Sapporo), Hokkaido Nov 11, 2025

Description

Sapporo City announced on the 11th that it will close Maruyama Park entirely for about two weeks after brown bear sightings were confirmed near Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine. All park entrances and outdoor toilets will remain closed until safety is confirmed.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Following repeated brown bear appearances, Sapporo City announced on the 11th that Maruyama Park will be closed entirely for about two weeks. Sightings near Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine prompted the closure of park entrances and outdoor toilets until safety can be confirmed, prioritizing the safety of visitors and residents.

Bear Type

Brown Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Address

Coordinates

43.055745, 141.312607

Sources