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Nishimeya Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 15 km · 21m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved June 24, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 15 km route starts and ends around Nishimeya, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 18 hours ago near Nishimeya, Aomori.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Nishimeya, Aomori
Moderate Risk 15 km 21m 8 sightings within 5 km

One cub sighted.

Nishimeya, Aomori

Official ·18 hours ago

Spotted a bear on the mountain.

Nishimeya, Aomori

Official ·20 hours ago

Sighted one bear in the brush near Anmon Bridge. The bear immediately fled into the mountains.

Nishimeya, Aomori

Official ·22 hours ago
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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

Official ·3 days ago
Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori

A young bear was seen walking near Kumano Shrine.

Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori

Official ·6 days ago
Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori

Fled from Hirata Construction (residential side) toward Yamate

Nishimeya Tashiro, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

One adult was observed running through the brush away from the road. Its body length was about 1.3 m.

Nishimeya, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A staff member at the Iwakigawa Dam Integrated Management Office sighted one cub near the staff parking lot. The cub slipped under a fence installed at the staff parking lot and ran toward the dam. The information has already been reported to the Nishimeya Village Office by telephone.

Nishimeya, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Nishimeya, Aomori
Total Distance: 15 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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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Emergency Contacts

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Fire/Ambulance

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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 18 hours ago near Nishimeya, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. 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 Nishimeya, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 18 hours ago near Nishimeya, Aomori. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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