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Fukaura Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 15 km · 2h 59m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved June 17, 2026 · Last updated 16 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 15 km route starts and ends around Fukaura, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Fukaura Oirase, Aomori.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Fukaura, Aomori
Moderate Risk 15 km 2h 59m 7 sightings within 5 km
Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

An adult bear about 1.4 m long crossed the national highway and went down toward the settlement with Iwarase Station.

Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Oirase Shiomiyamadam, Fukaura Town, and was seen moving.

Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

The notifier, while driving north on National Route 101, observed one small bear about 1 meter in body length crossing toward the mountains near the entrance to the Arawase Bypass.

Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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A single bear about 1 meter in body length was observed crossing the town road and entering the brush toward the sea.

Fukaura Kasose, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fukaura, Aomori

A single bear cub crossed the national highway near the site of the coin-operated rice milling station, moving from the seaside toward the mountain side.

Fukaura, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

Around 10:00 on June 16, a bear was sighted in Oirase Shiomiyama-daira, Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture, and was seen moving around.

Fukaura Oirase, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

A witness, while driving about 100 meters after entering a town road from the Kōiki Nōdō Hamadatategawa Bridge, observed one bear about 1 meter in size crossing the town road and descending toward the Hamadatategawa direction.

Fukaura, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Fukaura, Aomori
Total Distance: 15 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 with 2 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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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Fukaura Oirase, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 15 km route starts and ends around Fukaura, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Fukaura Oirase, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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