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Aomori Bay Bridge to Sai Drive

Driving · Very High Risk · 165 km · 3h 5m · 2 stops · 35 sightings · Saved July 20, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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12
Incidents in last 7 days
35
Incidents in last 30 days
8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 165 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Sai within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 35 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them. The latest sighting was reported 8 hours ago near Tohoku 家ノ下タ, Aomori.

This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Aomori Bay Bridge
Moderate Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

812 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

810 incidents

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park

Aomori

437 incidents

Aomori Bay Bridge
Moderate Risk

Aomori Bay Bridge

Aomori

812 incidents

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center
Moderate Risk

Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center

Aomori

810 incidents

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park

Aomori

437 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aomori Bay Bridge, Aomori
Very High Risk 165 km 3h 5m 35 sightings within 5 km
Tohoku 家ノ下タ, Aomori

成獣のクマが道路を横断

Tohoku 家ノ下タ, Aomori

Official ·8 hours ago

The earlier report of a sighting in the central area was incorrect.

Mutsu Sekine, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

(No information)

Mutsu Junibayashi, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
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A bear of unknown body length was sighted at Ohatacho Sekinebashi in Mutsu City.

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·2 days ago

(No information)

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago

No information

Mutsu Sekine, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago

No information

Mutsu Ohatamachi, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

A bear was sighted at Kiwada River in Ohata-cho, Mutsu City.

Mutsu Ohatamachi, Aomori

News ·4 days ago

(No information)

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago
Shichinohe 尾山頭, Aomori

Size 1 m, heading west.

Shichinohe 尾山頭, Aomori

Official ·6 days ago

(No information)

Mutsu Okunai, Aomori

Official ·6 days ago

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

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Sighted a bear about 1 meter tall.

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Mutsu, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Ohatamachi Toriyaaba, Mutsu City.

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

One bear sighted.

Higashidori Mena, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Menakakabata, Higashidori Village, around 17:15 on July 27.

Higashidori Mena, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

While passing by in a car, I saw a small bear near the roadside ditch. After passing, I checked the rearview mirror and saw it slowly crossing the road.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Mutsu Misatocho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear sighted

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·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
Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

It (the animal/person) went toward the mountainside.

Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Proceeding in the Yamate direction

Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

On 2026-07-20 morning, one bear was seen moving in Yanagimachi, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture.

Mutsu Kamikawacho, 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
Mutsu Masagocho, Aomori

(No information)

Mutsu Masagocho, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

about 1 m

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Body length about 120 cm

Mutsu Matsumoricho, Aomori

3 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 Shinjo, Aomori

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

Aomori Shinjo, 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

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

Around 9:00 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Tanabu Shimodaira, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture.

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
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Sai, Aomori
Total Distance: 165 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 5 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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Police
119
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, 35 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 8 hours ago near Tohoku 家ノ下タ, 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 165 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Sai within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 35 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them. The latest sighting was reported 8 hours ago near Tohoku 家ノ下タ, Aomori. This is an active bear corridor. Drive through with full caution, but rerouting is the safer choice.

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