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This 52 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Noheji within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Hiranai Tsuchiya, Aomori.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
Probably a female bear that was trying to climb the slope on the seaside side.
Hiranai Tsuchiya, Aomori
[Aomori City submission] Discovered footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.
Aomori Toyama, Aomori
One bear was sighted in Kohbata, Aomori City, around 7:10 PM.
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
Crossing the national highway on the Aomori City side from Nakano bus stop.
Hiranai Nakano, Aomori
One cub crossing the road was observed
Hiranai Namiuchi, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Found footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.
Aomori Toyama, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Tracks believed to be from a bear were found in a field.
Aomori Toyama, Aomori
On 2026-07-09 around 15:55, a bear was sighted at Kominato Yakushido in Hiranai Town, Aomori Prefecture.
Hiranai Kominato, Aomori
When I was about to get into the car, I heard rustling in the backyard. When I looked, there was a bear. I think it ran off toward the western mountains.
Hiranai Kominato, Aomori
Peak activity at 8:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Hiranai Tsuchiya, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 52 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Noheji within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Hiranai Tsuchiya, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
