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Aomori Bay Bridge to Sukayu Onsen Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 33 km · 7h 20m · 2 stops · 23 sightings · Saved July 22, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 33 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Sukayu Onsen within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 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.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

4 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

Komakino Site
Moderate Risk

Komakino Site

Aomori

1,071 incidents

Sukayu Onsen
Moderate Risk

Sukayu Onsen

Aomori

888 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

Komakino Site
Moderate Risk

Komakino Site

Aomori

1,071 incidents

Sukayu Onsen
Moderate Risk

Sukayu Onsen

Aomori

888 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aomori Bay Bridge, Aomori
High Risk 33 km 7h 20m 23 sightings within 5 km

was attempting to cross the road

Aomori Takada, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

[Aomori City report] While driving, observed one adult bear (longer than 1 m) on the left (north) just before the intersection with National Route 103. The bear proceeded to move away to the left (north).

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

Crossed the road near the signboard at Kasamatsu Pass and went into the grassy area.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago
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It came out in front of the moving car, but immediately made a U-turn and returned to the mountainside. For a while it watched us from higher up the slope.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

One bear crossed the road near the Kasamatsutoge sign in Arakawa, Aomori City.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·2 days 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

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

Aomori Takada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Was crossing the road.

Aomori, 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
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, Aomori

Two bears sighted on the left side of the road from Iwakiyama Observation Deck to Goshizawa Memorial Park.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Observed while driving. It was walking along the road, but when the car approached it slowly moved into the roadside brush.

Kuroishi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Witnessed from a car while driving. A bear was walking along the roadside but slowly entered the brush at the side.

Kuroishi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

A bear about 1 m long crossed the road from west to east. Footprints on the road.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear over 1 m crossed the road, moving from the stream up toward the mountain.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·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
Aomori, Aomori

While driving, I witnessed it crossing the road from the public university gymnasium toward the mountains.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

(No information)

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Sighted while passing by in a vehicle

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Arakawa, Aomori City, on 2026-07-12 around noon.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

While riding a motorcycle, a cub was walking on the road. It noticed the sound of the bike and went into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Sukayu Onsen, Aomori
Total Distance: 33 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 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 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 33 km route runs from Aomori Bay Bridge to Sukayu Onsen within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 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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