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Aomori Bay Bridge to Cape Tappi Drive

Driving · High Risk · 125 km · 2h 47m · 5 stops · 15 sightings · Saved July 7, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 125 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Cape Tappi within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Aomori, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (6)

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

Aomori Bay Bridge
Moderate Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

814 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

812 incidents

Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum
Moderate Risk

Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum

Aomori

195 incidents

Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
Low Risk

Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Aomori

87 incidents

Ōdai Yamamoto I Site
Low Risk

Ōdai Yamamoto I Site

Aomori

86 incidents

Cape Tappi
Low Risk

Cape Tappi

Aomori

35 incidents

Aomori Bay Bridge
Moderate Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

814 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

812 incidents

Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum
Moderate Risk

Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum

Aomori

195 incidents

Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
Low Risk

Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Aomori

87 incidents

Ōdai Yamamoto I Site
Low Risk

Ōdai Yamamoto I Site

Aomori

86 incidents

Cape Tappi
Low Risk

Cape Tappi

Aomori

35 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aomori Bay Bridge, Aomori
Moderate Risk 40 km 57m 9 sightings within 5 km
Aomori, Aomori

(Prefectural post) A camera installed near the twin trees along the hiking trail behind the Aomori Prefectural Nature Interaction Center (Akagera no Michi) captured one Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) on August 8.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago
Aomori, Aomori

A camera set up near the twin trees along the hiking trail behind the Aomori Prefectural Nature Interaction Center (the Akagera Trail) captured one Asiatic black bear on August 3.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 week 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
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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 Shinjo, Aomori

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

Aomori Shinjo, Aomori

Official ·1 month 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 ·1 month ago

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

Aomori Tsurugasaka, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
Hirosaki, Aomori

While driving on the Iwakiyama loop road toward Ajigasawa, they witnessed a single bear about 1 m in body length crossing the road eastward.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
1
Tsuruta, Aomori
Moderate Risk 22 km 34m 1 sightings within 5 km
Hirosaki, Aomori

While driving on the Iwakiyama loop road toward Ajigasawa, they witnessed a single bear about 1 m in body length crossing the road eastward.

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
2
Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum, Aomori
Moderate Risk 62 km 1h 15m 6 sightings within 5 km

While traveling from Imaizumi toward Kodomari in Nakadomari Town, I spotted a bear crossing the road from north to south (toward Nanahei Observation Deck). It then fled into the woods to the south (toward Lake Jusanko). Its body length was approximately 1.5 meters.

Goshogawara, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Near Yoshimi Bridge in Imaizumi district, Nakadomari Town, a nearby resident spotted a bear in the river. It escaped toward the mountains to the north.

Nakadomari, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

In the eastern back area of Konbu Kakegawa, near the cemetery: a cub about 50 cm long. It was walking on the road from east to west and fled toward the northern hills.

Nakadomari Usuichi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Around 10:00 on July 30, one bear was sighted moving in Uisushihanamochi, Nakadomari Town.

Nakadomari Usuichi, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

Spotted a cub about 60 cm in size. It ran off toward the mountains.

Nakadomari Takane, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsugaru Toyotomicho, Aomori

Sightings of one adult bear and two cubs reported.

Tsugaru Toyotomicho, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Cape Tappi, Aomori
Low Risk 283 m 1m No incidents
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Cape Tappi, Aomori
Total Distance: 125 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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

110
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, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Aomori, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 125 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Cape Tappi within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Aomori, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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