This 12.4 km route from Aizuwakamatsu to Aizuwakamatsu crosses Fukushima. Over the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aizuwakamatsu Takaramachi, Fukushima; the location sits about 8.3 km from the start of the route and 3.7 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Aizuwakamatsu Ikkimachi-Matsunaga 4-chome, Fukushima, sitting about 11.4 km from the start and 583 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
Around 17:30 on April 30, a man in Hanamigaoka, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, sighted one bear about 50 cm long in the brush of a mountain forest. No damage has been confirmed in the area; the police are patrolling with patrol cars and coordinating with the Aizuwakamatsu City Hall to respond.
Aizuwakamatsu Takaramachi, Fukushima
On 2026-04-29 at around 08:45, a single bear about 1 meter long was seen walking on the riverbed in Yukawaminami, Aizuwakamatsu. No damage to people or property was reported.
Aizuwakamatsu Yugawaminami, Fukushima
At a private residence in Tenneiji-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, a woman in her 50s spotted a bear about 50 cm long in the bushes on her property. The bear's subsequent whereabouts are unknown; no injuries were reported, and police are urging nearby residents to be cautious.
Aizuwakamatsu Tenneijimachi, Fukushima
Around 18:40 on April 26, in Tenneiji-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, a woman spotted a bear about 50 cm long walking in the brush on her property. No damage has been reported; police are patrolling the area in patrol cars and coordinating with Aizuwakamatsu City Hall to respond.
Aizuwakamatsu Tenneijimachi, Fukushima
In Aizuwakamatsu (Kawahigashi-cho, Asayama Asono), on April 24 at around 11:10 AM, a single bear about 1 m in length was seen crossing National Route 49.
Aizuwakamatsu Kawahigashimachi-Asayama, Fukushima
At around 11:10 on April 24, 2026, a male driver on National Route 49 in Asayama, Kawato-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, spotted one bear (approximately 1 meter long) crossing the road from west to east. The bear entered the forest to the east afterward; no injuries or damage have been reported, and the police are patrolling with patrol cars and coordinating with the Aizuwakamatsu City Office.
Aizuwakamatsu Kawahigashimachi-Asayama, Fukushima
On 2026-04-24, a bear sighting was reported in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The article does not specify the exact location of the sighting or whether any damage or injuries occurred.
Aizuwakamatsu Outemachi, Fukushima
In Aizuwakamatsu City, Kita-Aoki, at around 09:10 on April 23, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted in the undergrowth. No damage to people or property has been reported, and police are urging caution.
Aizuwakamatsu Tenjinmachi, Fukushima
In Aizuwakamatsu City, Kaddta-machi Oaza Kuroiwa Aza Hanamigaoka, on April 22, 2026 at about 11:55 a.m., one bear (approximately 1 m in length) was seen walking.
Aizuwakamatsu Yugawaminami, Fukushima
At around 11:55 a.m. on April 22, a man spotted one bear (about 1 meter long) in the campground area of a park in Kuroiwa, Kadota-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City. The bear then entered the forest to the south.
Aizuwakamatsu Tenjinmachi, Fukushima
In Aizuwakamatsu (Kadonota-machi, Kuroiwa Hanamigaoka), on April 22, 2026 shortly before noon a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted. No injuries or property damage have been reported so far.
Aizuwakamatsu Yugawaminami, Fukushima
On 2026-04-22 a sighting of one bear was reported in Aizuwakamatsu City. The article does not provide a specific location or time.
Aizuwakamatsu Higashisakaemachi, Fukushima
At around 11:30 on April 13 a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted on the grounds of a temple in Kita-Aoki, Aizuwakamatsu City. The bear moved into the mountain east of the temple thereafter; no human injuries were reported and police are patrolling the area.
Aizuwakamatsu Tenjinmachi, Fukushima
Shortly before 22:00 on April 11, a driver spotted a single bear approximately 1.5 meters long standing on a road in Aizuwakamatsu City, Ikki-machi Matsunaga. No injuries were reported, and police are conducting patrols with patrol cars.
Aizuwakamatsu Ikkimachi-Matsunaga 4-chome, Fukushima
Before 10:00 PM on the 11th, a man driving a car in Aizuwakamatsu City, Ikkimachi Matsunaga, sighted a single bear standing on the road (about 1.5 meters long). No injuries were reported, and police are conducting patrols with patrol cars.
Aizuwakamatsu Ikkimachi-Matsunaga 4-chome, Fukushima
At around 21:40 on the 11th, a male driver spotted a single bear (about 1.5 meters long) standing on the road in Ikkimachi, Aizuwakamatsu. The bear's subsequent movements are unknown, no damage has been reported, and police are patrolling the area by patrol car and advising residents to be cautious.
Aizuwakamatsu Iimori 1-chome, Fukushima
Peak activity at 11:00 with 5 incidents
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Over the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aizuwakamatsu Takaramachi, Fukushima; the location sits about 8.3 km from the start of the route and 3.7 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 12.4 km route from Aizuwakamatsu to Aizuwakamatsu crosses Fukushima. Over the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aizuwakamatsu Takaramachi, Fukushima; the location sits about 8.3 km from the start of the route and 3.7 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 3 weeks ago at Aizuwakamatsu Ikkimachi-Matsunaga 4-chome, Fukushima, sitting about 11.4 km from the start and 583 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
