Beware of bears!

The nature of Niseko is very attractive, but in order not to encounter bears,
Please be aware of the following when enjoying the mountain.

・ Wear prominent clothes and do not act alone
・ Do not enter the mountains at night during dim hours
・Keep an eye on your surroundings by making sounds, such as carrying a bell or radio.
・ Be sure to bring back food and garbage
(Trash will attract bears, so be sure to take it home.)
・Turn back as soon as you find bear droppings, footprints, or food marks.
・Don't enter places where there is a "Kuma Haunting" sign.
・Even if you find a bear cub, never approach it and leave the place.
(It's dangerous because the mother bear may be nearby.)
・If you find a carcass of a Yezo deer, etc., it is possible that the bear was eating it, so move away immediately.

※8月11日羊蹄山京極コース7合目付近にて、熊の目撃情報があったと羊蹄山ろく消防組合より寄せられています。
※8月5日イワオヌプリ・チセヌプリ分岐点付近で、熊らしき形跡があったとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
※7月21日ニセコアンヌプリの頂上付近で、熊らしき形跡があったとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
※7月20日イワオヌプリのおはち付近で、熊らしき形跡があったとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
*On July 2nd, bear footprints were found on Mt. Yotei, and on July 16th, a bear was spotted about 1,000m above sea level from the Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu gondola in Niseko Annupuri.

Everyone please be careful and enjoy nature!

At the JR Niseko Station Tourist Information Center and Goshiki Onsen Information Center, we are lending out bear spray so that everyone can enjoy outdoor activities safely during the climbing season!

Bear spray is an irritant that contains capsaicin (a chili pepper extract) as its main ingredient.
It is effective in repelling bears by strongly irritating the mucous membranes of the skin, eyes, nose and throat.

Bear spray is something you'll want to have on hand in case of an emergency, such as while hiking or camping, but it's surprisingly expensive to buy.
You can rent it at a reasonable price, so please feel free to use it.

料金や貸出資格などの詳細については、それぞれ以下よりご確認ください。