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Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Aomori Bay Bridge Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 715 m · 8m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved June 3, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 715 m route runs from Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Aomori Bay Bridge within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Aomori Yasuta, Aomori.

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 (2)

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

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
High Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

765 incidents

Aomori Bay Bridge
High Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

767 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
High Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

765 incidents

Aomori Bay Bridge
High Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

767 incidents

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Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center, Aomori
Moderate Risk 715 m 8m 4 sightings within 5 km

A single bear about 1 meter long was observed climbing a tree.

Aomori Yasuta, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Aomori Yasuta, Aomori

Around 7:30 PM on June 7, a bear was sighted in Yasuda, Aomori City.

Aomori Yasuta, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Aomori Sannai, Aomori

While driving on Route 7, I witnessed a bear about 1–1.5 m long trotting crosswise toward the museum and then entering the woods. Other cars slowed and waited for it to cross, so quite a few people must have seen it. I’m reporting this because I didn’t find any sighting information posted.

Aomori Sannai, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Aomori Sannai, Aomori

While gathering wild plants, bear droppings were discovered. They appear to be 2–3 days old.

Aomori Sannai, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Aomori Bay Bridge, Aomori
Total Distance: 715 m

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 with 2 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, 4 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 2 weeks ago near Aomori Yasuta, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 715 m route runs from Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Aomori Bay Bridge within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Aomori Yasuta, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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