This 5.2 km route from Aomori Bay Bridge to Sannai-Maruyama Site crosses Aomori. Over the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 20 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Uramachi, Aomori; the location sits about 3 m from the start of the route and 1.2 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 day ago at Aomori Nishitaki, Aomori, sitting about 231 m from the start and 552 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
On May 15, 2026 at around 15:30, an adult male Asian black bear (approx. 110 cm long, estimated 3 years old, about 100 kg) entered the CROSS TOWER A-BAY commercial complex in Nagashima 1-chome, Aomori City and remained inside for several hours. City staff and hunter association members set box traps and maintained a perimeter; at around 18:10 the bear was shot and killed under an emergency culling decision by the municipality, and there were no injuries.
Aomori Uramachi, Aomori
At least one cub (young bear) entered inside.
Aomori Nagashima 1-chome, Aomori
On the afternoon of May 15, 2026, a bear entered the Cross Tower A-Bay commercial complex (Nagasima 1-chome) in central Aomori City and remained inside for several hours. Police cordoned off the area and set box traps; around 18:10 local hunters fired and killed one bear. Multiple sightings were reported across the city that day, and a bear was also seen about 300 meters away in a parking lot, possibly a different individual.
Aomori Uramachi, Aomori
A bear is believed to be occupying the first floor of a mixed-use commercial building in central Aomori City, leaving more than 10 people (patrons of a pharmacy and a hotel) trapped. A bear was also sighted at a parking lot about 300 meters away around the same time, possibly a different individual, and Aomori City is considering emergency shooting to eliminate the very high risk of human injury.
Aomori Nishitaki, Aomori
A sighting report was posted to Aomori Prefecture's bear log.
Aomori Nagashima 1-chome, Aomori
A bear holed up in the Cross Tower A-Bay in central Aomori City, people stranded on upper floors According to Aomori City and the police, at around 3:30 p.m. today a single bear was sighted in Nagashima, Aomori City. The scene is the Cross Tower A-Bay, and at least one cub is said to have entered the building. The bear is still believed to be holed up inside.
Aomori Nagashima 1-chome, Aomori
Shortly after 11:00 AM on May 15, 2026, one bear was sighted northeast of Ōno Elementary School in Aoba 1-chome, Aomori City.
Aomori Ono, Aomori
Around 05:00 on May 15, a single bear of unknown length was sighted in Nagashima, Aomori City, moving west from near Nagashima Elementary School and running along the national road from Hirota Shrine toward the Yanagi-cho intersection. No damage has been reported, and city staff and police are patrolling the area to maintain vigilance.
Aomori Ono, Aomori
There were repeated bear sightings from the night of the 14th into the early morning of the 15th near Aomori Prefectural Museum, the Sannai-Maruyama ruins, and the Nami-date Maeda residential area in Aomori City. Around 05:00 near Nagashima Elementary School, one bear of unknown length was seen moving west; the school asked parents to pick up children or keep them home for remote lessons, and the city patrolled the area.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
On May 15 between about 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., multiple sightings of an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) were reported near the Aomori Prefectural Office in Aomori City. The city has warned residents via social media and is maintaining vigilance while considering emergency shooting operations.
Aomori Ono, Aomori
Before 21:00 on May 14, 2026, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen entering a residential property in Aomori City's Nami-dachi Maeda area. Sightings also occurred at a convenience store parking lot, in the Nami-dachi area, and in the Nagashima area near the prefectural office; the city has set up a response headquarters and is considering switching to emergency shooting.
Aomori Namidate, Aomori
At around 19:50 on May 14, 2026, a single cub was sighted on the grounds of a convenience store in Satomi, Aomori City. No damage was reported, and the city urged nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.
Aomori Namidate, Aomori
Shortly after 19:00 on May 14, bears were repeatedly sighted at locations including a convenience store parking lot in Satomi and residential streets in Nami-date Maeda in Aomori City. No damage was reported; city staff and police were patrolling the area as of 23:00, and officials warned residents and passersby to be cautious.
Aomori Namidate, Aomori
Before 8:00 a.m. today, one Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was sighted near the prefectural art museum and the Sannai-Maruyama ruins in Aomori City. City staff and the hunters' association inspected the site but found no tracks or other traces; the Sannai-Maruyama ruins have posted notices to inform visitors of the sighting and warn them to be cautious.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
Before 8:00 AM, a report was received of a bear sighting near the Prefectural Museum and the Sannai Maruyama archaeological site. City staff and the hunters' association patrolled the Sannai Maruyama site but found no traces such as bear footprints. The site has posted notices to inform visitors of the sighting and warn them to be cautious.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
Around 7:30 a.m. on May 14, 2026, one Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was sighted between the Prefectural Art Museum and the Sannai-Maruyama archaeological site in Yasuda, Aomori City. No injuries or damage were reported.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
At 7:30 AM on May 14, 2026, one bear was sighted near the Prefectural Art Museum in Yasuda, Aomori City, the city reported. No other reports of damage were mentioned.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
At 7:30 AM on May 14, 2026, the city announced that one bear was sighted near the Aomori Prefectural Museum in Yasuda, Aomori City.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
On the morning of the 14th, one bear was sighted on a road near the Sannai Maruyama archaeological site in Aomori City, and police conducted patrols. The center that manages the site has urged visitors to be cautious of bears.
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
A cub was discovered in the woods at the back (rear of the property).
Aomori Sannai, Aomori
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Over the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 20 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Uramachi, Aomori; the location sits about 3 m from the start of the route and 1.2 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 5.2 km route from Aomori Bay Bridge to Sannai-Maruyama Site crosses Aomori. Over the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 20 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 day ago near Aomori Uramachi, Aomori; the location sits about 3 m from the start of the route and 1.2 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 day ago at Aomori Nishitaki, Aomori, sitting about 231 m from the start and 552 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
