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This 10 km route starts and ends around Nishimeya, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nishimeya, Aomori.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
While driving, an adult bear was in the middle of the road. The bear crossed the road and ran off toward the village area. The incident has been reported to the Nishimeya Village office.
Nishimeya, Aomori
I witnessed a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road heading toward the mountain area.
Nishimeya Muraichi, Aomori
Crossed the road while I was traveling through Tsugaru Pass
Nishimeya, Aomori
Spotted a bear about 80 centimeters in size. It ran down toward the lower part of the river.
Nishimeya, Aomori
crossing the road
Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori
Sighted on the opposite riverbank from the walking trail entrance. It immediately ran off toward the Takakuramori area.
Nishimeya, Aomori
A postal worker reported a sighting. They encountered a bear that came out of the undergrowth. The bear saw the worker and retreated back into the brush.
Nishimeya, Aomori
Around 2:30 PM on June 25, a bear was sighted in Iomoridaira-Sasawa, Nishimeya Village, Aomori, and it was seen moving.
Nishimeya Imoritai, Aomori
One cub sighted.
Nishimeya, Aomori
Spotted a bear on the mountain.
Nishimeya, Aomori
Sighted one bear in the brush near Anmon Bridge. The bear immediately fled into the mountains.
Nishimeya, Aomori
Around 2:00 PM on June 24, one bear was seen moving in Kawarazabira Ookawatari, Nishimeya Village.
Nishimeya, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Kawaradaira, Nishimeya Village, Aomori Prefecture, in the afternoon of 2026-06-24.
Nishimeya, Aomori
In Nishimeya Village, Kawahara flat area: While driving on Prefectural Route 28, a single bear cub entered the road from the mountains on the right side in the direction of travel. When the vehicle stopped briefly, the cub immediately ran back into the mountain.
Nishimeya, Aomori
A young bear was seen walking near Kumano Shrine.
Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori
Fled from Hirata Construction (residential side) toward Yamate
Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori
One adult was observed running through the brush away from the road. Its body length was about 1.3 m.
Nishimeya, Aomori
Peak activity at 14:00 with 3 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nishimeya, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 10 km route starts and ends around Nishimeya, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nishimeya, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
