Rental Locations Tomuraushi: Bear Spray Rental at the Trailhead (and by Mail)
Two trailhead lodges near Tomuraushi now offer bear spray rental, plus a mail-order option covering all of Hokkaido — pricing and how it works.
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Rental Locations Where to Rent Bear Spray in Asahikawa Before You Hike Asahidake
Asahikawa is the usual gateway city for Asahidake and the wider Daisetsuzan range, and two separate operators there rent...
Encounter & Field Knowledge How to Read Hokkaido’s Official Bear Activity Sites (Even If You Don’t Read Japanese)
Two official Japanese-language sites track bear activity across Hokkaido's mountains. Here's how to read the caution levels and reports before you hike.