This 19.6 km route from Aomori to Aomori crosses Aomori. Over the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori; the location sits about 1.0 km from the start of the route and 2.2 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori, sitting about 19.0 km from the start and 312 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Around 16:00 on May 7, bear-like footprints were found in Saihatake (幸畑), Aomori City. No damage has been confirmed; the site is southeast of the Hakkoda Mountain Snow March Disaster Museum, and the city is urging nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.
Aomori Kobata, Aomori
At around 17:40 on April 19, 2026, in Tsurugasaka, Aomori City, a single bear about 1.5 meters long crossed the road from north to south and came into contact with a car. The city is urging people to report sightings or tracks and to avoid leaving garbage outdoors.
Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori
Peak activity at 16:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori; the location sits about 1.0 km from the start of the route and 2.2 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 19.6 km route from Aomori to Aomori crosses Aomori. Over the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori; the location sits about 1.0 km from the start of the route and 2.2 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori, sitting about 19.0 km from the start and 312 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
