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Mount Adatara Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 301 m · 3m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved June 13, 2026 · Last updated 51 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 301 m route starts and ends around Mount Adatara, passing through Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 10 hours ago near Fukushima, Fukushima.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Fukushima.

Mount Adatara
Moderate Risk

Mount Adatara

Fukushima

518 incidents

Mount Adatara
Moderate Risk

Mount Adatara

Fukushima

518 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Adatara, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 301 m 3m 2 sightings within 5 km
Fukushima, Fukushima

On Monday, June 15, at approximately 2:40 p.m., on National Route 115 in Mizuhara, Matsukawa-machi, Fukushima City (Nanazawa area), a witness (female in her 40s) was driving when she sighted one bear (about 1 m in body length) crossing the road. The bear then left into the brush on the east side of the road.

Fukushima, Fukushima

Official ·10 hours ago
Fukushima, Fukushima

At around 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, on National Route 459 in Minamisawa, Suibara, Matsukawamachi, Fukushima City, a witness (male in his 30s) saw one bear (approximately 1 m in body length) while driving. The bear later left and went deeper into the forest.

Fukushima, Fukushima

Official ·2 days ago
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Mount Adatara, Fukushima
Total Distance: 301 m

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 1 incidents

Asian black bears on your route

Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear

Ursus thibetanus japonicus

Range
Honshu, Shikoku
Size
80–120 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk; carry bear spray
  • ·If charged, stand firm and use the spray
  • ·If contact happens, resist firmly. They retreat when met with resistance
  • ·Don't climb. They climb better than you

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Emergency Contacts

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Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 10 hours ago near Fukushima, Fukushima.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 301 m route starts and ends around Mount Adatara, passing through Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 10 hours ago near Fukushima, Fukushima. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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