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Aomori Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 20 km · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved April 21, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 20 km route starts and ends around Aomori, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aomori Toyama, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aomori.

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

810 incidents

Aomori Bay Bridge
Moderate Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

812 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

810 incidents

Aomori Bay Bridge
Moderate Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

812 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aomori
High Risk 20 km 13 sightings within 5 km

[Aomori City submission] Discovered footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

One bear was sighted in Kohbata, Aomori City, around 7:10 PM.

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

While driving, I saw it in my rearview mirror as I passed by. It crossed the road heading south.

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Aomori, Aomori

Two bears sighted on the left side of the road from Iwakiyama Observation Deck to Goshizawa Memorial Park.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

It looked like it had come down from the mountain; it was outside the white line.

Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Tsurugasaka Yamamoto, Aomori City.

Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

[Aomori City report] Found footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori Shinjo, Aomori

[Posted in Aomori City] Signs believed to be bear scat found

Aomori Shinjo, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori Toyama, Aomori

[Aomori City report] Tracks believed to be from a bear were found in a field.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

While riding a motorcycle at about 5 km/h from the highway underpass toward Tsurugasaka Yamamoto, a bear emerged from the brush about 10 meters to my right, ran across the road in front of me, and entered the brush on the left. Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.

Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Tsurugasaka Waseda, Aomori City.

Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

While driving, I witnessed it crossing the road from the public university gymnasium toward the mountains.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

While riding a motorcycle, a cub was walking on the road. It noticed the sound of the bike and went into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Aomori
Total Distance: 20 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 3 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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Police
119
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, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aomori Toyama, Aomori.

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 20 km route starts and ends around Aomori, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aomori Toyama, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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