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Aomori to Hirosaki Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 50 km · 10h 1m · 2 stops · 25 sightings · Saved July 20, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 50 km route runs from Aomori to Hirosaki within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Takada, 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 (1)

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

Namioka Castle
Moderate Risk

Namioka Castle

Aomori

979 incidents

Namioka Castle
Moderate Risk

Namioka Castle

Aomori

979 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aomori
High Risk 50 km 10h 1m 25 sightings within 5 km

was attempting to cross the road

Aomori Takada, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

On the sidewalk in front of Aoi Mori Hospital, proceeding toward Aomori Airport

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago
Aomori, Aomori

One bear was sighted on the sidewalk in front of Aoi Mori Hospital in Otani, Aomori City.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·2 days ago
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Hirosaki, Aomori

While doing farm work, I witnessed one bear with brown fur and a body length greater than 1 m in a nearby apple orchard. It fled south.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago

Black fur. Body length about 1.5 m. Fled toward the west.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

While driving, (the bear) crossed the road in front of me from the south to the north and left.

Hirakawa Tateyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

Witnessed a dark brown bear about 1 meter in body length while working in the fields. It fled south.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

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

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

One bear was seen moving in Ozawa Maesawa, Hirosaki City.

Hirosaki, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

While working on the farm, I saw one juvenile bear about 50 cm long sitting on the bank of the Dobuchi River. It ran off to the east.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

One bear was sighted moving in Ozawa Maezawa, Hirosaki City.

Hirosaki, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

While jogging toward Danburi Pond, the witness saw a bear fleeing east.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A bear about 1 meter long was at the roadside and crossed the road from north to south.

Aomori Takada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

While descending the slope past the snow shelter heading from Goshogawara toward Aomori, it ran across from the left side of the direction of travel to the right and entered the grass.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Was crossing the road.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

Body length about 1 m. Fled eastward.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

A bear was sighted around 11:00 in Sakamoto-Akazawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and was seen moving.

Hirosaki, Aomori

News ·2 weeks 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

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

Aomori Toyama, 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
Hirosaki, Aomori

Sighted a bear about 1 m in length crossing the Dobuchi River heading toward the cemetery park (east).

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

Around 14:35 on July 14, a bear was sighted in Kozawa Maezawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and was seen moving.

Hirosaki, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

On 2026-07-13 around 17:05, a bear was sighted moving in Ooyayamanouchi, Aomori City.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

Crossing the road toward Aoi Mori Hospital

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hirosaki, Aomori
Total Distance: 50 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 with 4 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Takada, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 50 km route runs from Aomori to Hirosaki within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Takada, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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