Information on brown bear tracks at the summit of Mt. Yotei

On July 2, 2024, bear footprints were discovered at the summit of Mount Yotei.
The footprints are believed to be from around the previous day.

The most important thing to avoid personal injury caused by bears is not to meet them.
Please be careful and avoid areas where sightings have been reported.

<What you can do to avoid encountering bears>
■ Do not enter Noyama alone and act in multiples (do not act alone)
■ Be sure to take food and garbage home without leaving or burying them
■ Turn back when you see the traces of bears such as dung and footprints
■ Do not act in dimly lit areas such as early morning or dusk where bears are infested.
■ Refrain from walking dogs where bears are infested, as they may excite the bear.