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Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Asamushi Onsen Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 15 km · 31m · 2 stops · 9 sightings · Saved May 21, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 15 km route runs from Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Asamushi Onsen within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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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

803 incidents

Asamushi Onsen
Low Risk

Asamushi Onsen

Aomori

511 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

803 incidents

Asamushi Onsen
Low Risk

Asamushi Onsen

Aomori

511 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center, Aomori
Moderate Risk 15 km 31m 9 sightings within 5 km
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

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

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

News ·5 days 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 ·6 days ago
Hiranai Nakano, Aomori

Crossing the national highway on the Aomori City side from Nakano bus stop.

Hiranai Nakano, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
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One cub crossing the road was observed

Hiranai Namiuchi, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

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

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori Toyama, Aomori

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

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori Yadamae, Aomori

[Aomori City submission] Droppings believed to be from a bear

Aomori Yadamae, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

One bear about 1.2 meters long was sighted in Kugurizaka, Aomori City, around 4:40 p.m.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

[Aomori City report] A single bear about 1.2 meters long was seen crossing the road and heading in the direction of Asamushi Dam.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Asamushi Onsen, Aomori
Total Distance: 15 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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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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, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Aomori Kobata, 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 15 km route runs from Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center to Asamushi Onsen within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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