Watch out for bears!
Notice
Niseko's nature is very attractive, but to avoid encountering 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
(Please be sure to take your trash home with you as it will attract bears.)
・ If you find bear droppings, footprints, or traces of eating, turn back immediately.
・ Do not enter where there is a "bear haunt" sign
・If you find a bear cub, do not approach it and leave the area.
(It's dangerous because the mother bear may be nearby.)
・If you find a carcass of a Hokkaido deer or other animal, leave it as quickly as possible as a bear may have eaten it.
※8月24日羊蹄山真狩コース2～3合目付近にて笹藪が揺れ、黒いクマのようなものが動くのを見たとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
※8月16日長沼方面でヒグマが目撃されています。
※8月12日イワオヌプリ登山道でクマの糞があったとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
※7月28日ニセコアンヌプリ700～800m付近（花園第3クワットリフト付近）で、クマらしき足跡と鳴き声が聞こえたとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
*On July 6th, climbers reported a possible bear (smelling animal, etc.) near 900m above Niseko Annupuri.
*On June 27th, a brown bear was spotted near the 7th station on the Makkari course at Mt. Yotei.
Everyone please be careful and enjoy nature!
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
(Please be sure to take your trash home with you as it will attract bears.)
・ If you find bear droppings, footprints, or traces of eating, turn back immediately.
・ Do not enter where there is a "bear haunt" sign
・If you find a bear cub, do not approach it and leave the area.
(It's dangerous because the mother bear may be nearby.)
・If you find a carcass of a Hokkaido deer or other animal, leave it as quickly as possible as a bear may have eaten it.
※8月24日羊蹄山真狩コース2～3合目付近にて笹藪が揺れ、黒いクマのようなものが動くのを見たとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
※8月16日長沼方面でヒグマが目撃されています。
※8月12日イワオヌプリ登山道でクマの糞があったとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
※7月28日ニセコアンヌプリ700～800m付近（花園第3クワットリフト付近）で、クマらしき足跡と鳴き声が聞こえたとの情報が登山者より寄せられています。
*On July 6th, climbers reported a possible bear (smelling animal, etc.) near 900m above Niseko Annupuri.
*On June 27th, a brown bear was spotted near the 7th station on the Makkari course at Mt. Yotei.
Everyone please be careful and enjoy nature!
Bear spray rental
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.
For details on fees, loan eligibility, etc., please check or inquire using the links below.
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.
For details on fees, loan eligibility, etc., please check or inquire using the links below.
Inquiries
- Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
- TEL:0136-56-8843
- FAX:0136-44-3500