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Bear spray rental
Bear spray rental service is available！
There are many brown bears living in the Daisetsu mountain range.
To protect yourself, it is important to avoid encounters with brown bears by carrying a bear bell and avoiding entering the mountains early in the morning or at dusk. However, they are wild animals, and unfortunately, there is a chance that you may encounter them. To prepare for such an incident, it is a good idea to have “bear spray” on hand.
Bear spray is a bear repellent spray that contains chili peppers, and is sprayed to scare bears away, giving you an opportunity to escape.
However, bear sprays are not permitted to be carried on airplanes. Also, one bottle costs over 20,000 yen, so it is not something you can casually buy for a one-time hike.
For a safe hike, please use our rental service!
- Rentals are by reservation only.
- Please make a reservation by clicking the “Bear Spray Reserve” button at least 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time.
- Please note that we do not accept reservations by phone, email, or in person.
Rental fee
About Rental
Rentals are by reservation only.
Please make a reservation by clicking the “Bear Spray Reserve” button at the bottom of this page.
Rental hours: 9:00-12:00 / 16:00-21:00
About Return
Bear sprays rented from our shop can be returned at “Transit Higashikawa” (Higashikawa Town, Asahidake) and “Sounkyo Hostel” (Kamikawa Town, Kurodake).
In that case, an additional fee of 2,000 yen per item will be charged as collection costs.
If you are renting from Transit Higashikawa Sounkyo Hostel, you cannot use the application form on this page.
Please contact each facility directly to make a reservation.
★Transit Higashikawa: Make reservations by phone.
TEL:0166-85-7559
★Sounkyo Hostel: Make reservations by email or phone.
Email: sounkyo.hostel@gmail.com
TEL:080-2862-4080
Rentals are by reservation only. Please be sure to complete your reservation at least 24 hours before the scheduled pickup time. We are unable to accommodate reservations made after that time or visits without a reservation.
Please make a reservation clicking the “Reservation Application Form” linked at the bottom of this page.
A copy of your ID (driver’s license, passport, etc.) will be taken at the time of rental.Staff are not on-site at all times. Our staff will be in the store according to your scheduled visit date and time, so please be sure to contact us in advance if your arrival time changes.
Available hours for pickup and return are 9:00–12:00 and 16:00–21:00.
A late fee will be charged if the item is returned significantly past the agreed return time.
If there is any change to the return time, please be sure to notify us in advance.
The user is responsible for understanding how to properly use the bear spray, using it correctly, and returning it afterward.
We are not liable for accidents or injuries not caused by equipment malfunction.
If the bear spray is discharged, you will be charged the difference between the new purchase price and the rental fee already paid.
Cancellation fee
We strive to accommodate changes in quantity or schedule as flexibly as possible. However, please note that we may not be able to fulfill all requests.
Cancellations without prior notice may result in denial of future rental requests.
Refunds for shortened rental periods will be handled in accordance with our cancellation policy.
You can make a reservation by clicking the “Bear Spray Reserve” button below.
Due to limited availability,your reservation will be confirmed once you receive a reply from Asahikawa Ride after your details have been reviewed.
- We kindly ask that you review the cancellation policy and rental terms before confirming your reservation.
- Before entering the mountains, be sure to gather reliable information, follow a manageable schedule, and prepare the appropriate gear.
