This 70.0 km route from Aomori Bay Bridge to Towada crosses Aomori and Akita. Over the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 2 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 5 days ago near Towada, Aomori; the location sits about 53.8 km from the start of the route and 497 m off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Kosaka, Akita, sitting about 68.6 km from the start and 5 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
A single cub was sighted near the Onabuyama observation deck in Okuze, Towada City, at around 08:20 on May 8, 2026.
Towada, Aomori
Around 16:00 on May 7, bear-like footprints were found in Saihatake (幸畑), Aomori City. No damage has been confirmed; the site is southeast of the Hakkoda Mountain Snow March Disaster Museum, and the city is urging nearby residents and passersby to be cautious.
Aomori Kobata, Aomori
On May 3, 2026, around 11:00 a.m., one bear was sighted near Shimeikei on the Oirase stream in Okuse, Towada City.
Towada, Aomori
On the morning of May 3, 2026, one bear was sighted at the Oirase Gorge in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. There have been no reports of injuries or capture.
Towada, Aomori
A single bear cub was running through the bushes along the roadside.
Kosaka, Akita
There was one in an open area a short distance down a forestry road. It was sniffing around the ground, so maybe it was hungry?
Towada, Aomori
Posted: Sitting by the river
Kazuno, Akita
A bear was sighted near the Ishigedo rest area on the Oirase Stream in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, around midday on April 24, 2026.
Towada, Aomori
The city announced that a single cub was sighted near the Ishikedo rest area of the Oirase Stream in Towada City at around 11:50 a.m. on the 24th.
Towada, Aomori
Towada, Aomori
Around 12:15 PM on April 22, a motorist spotted one juvenile bear near the Aomori Expressway in Suwasawa, Aomori City. No injuries or damage were reported.
Aomori Suwanosawa, Aomori
It was eating grass at the roadside. Afterwards it began sleeping under a nearby tree.
Kosaka, Akita
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Kosaka, Akita
Peak activity at 11:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 2 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 5 days ago near Towada, Aomori; the location sits about 53.8 km from the start of the route and 497 m off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 70.0 km route from Aomori Bay Bridge to Towada crosses Aomori and Akita. Over the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 2 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 5 days ago near Towada, Aomori; the location sits about 53.8 km from the start of the route and 497 m off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Kosaka, Akita, sitting about 68.6 km from the start and 5 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
