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Higashidori to Hashikami Hiking Route

Hiking · Very High Risk · 126 km · 1d 1h 15m · 2 stops · 31 sightings · Saved May 6, 2026 · Last updated 20 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 126 km route runs from Higashidori to Hashikami within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Matsugaoka, Aomori.

This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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Route Timeline

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Higashidori, Aomori
Very High Risk 126 km 1d 1h 15m 31 sightings within 5 km

One bear was observed leaving westbound on the roadway.

Hachinohe Matsugaoka, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

One bear was sighted near a road in Kita Inter Industrial Park 4-chome, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·1 day ago
Rokkasho 出戸, Aomori

Sighted near the bridge. Moved toward the sea.

Rokkasho 出戸, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
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Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Kanehama, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

While driving, [the witness] saw a single bear about one size larger than a large dog cross the roadway from east to west and run into the woods.

Hachinohe Okubo, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago

One bear was sighted at the above location.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

One bear about 1 meter (in size) was sighted.

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

One bear about 1 m long was sighted in Odanozawa, Higashidori Village.

Higashidori, Aomori

News ·4 days ago

A bear was sighted in Dōbutsu, Hashikami Town, Aomori on the morning of 2026-08-04.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

News ·4 days ago

Observed while driving on the road. It ran down a slope, did not enter the road, and then returned to the mountain. Reported by a citizen [from Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Tokaichi, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

One bear was sighted in Tomari Kawahara, Rokkasho Village.

Rokkasho, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

Crossed the road.

Rokkasho, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A rice field near the Moshi Moshi Pit on National Route 45 moving toward the Kuji Road area

Hashikami Akabonai, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

One bear cub crossed the road and ran toward the lake.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Obuchi, Rokkasho Village.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

Walked from the rice fields near Shimodaira bus stop toward the mountain side.

Hashikami Toyabe, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Observed a moving bear

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Crossed the road from west to east.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Kogarabari-? (角柄折蝙蝠), Hashikami Town, Aomori, around 6:55 PM on July 21.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Observed moving eastward.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

No information available

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

On 2026-07-21, one bear was sighted in Shirogane-cho Ushinainadamichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Rokkasho 出戸, Aomori

One bear cub sighted near the communal cemetery.

Rokkasho 出戸, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Detooka-hata, Rokkasyo Village, Aomori Prefecture, around 08:30 on 2026-07-16.

Rokkasho Deto, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Was seen climbing a tree and looking around the surroundings.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

One bear was sighted around a gateball ground in Obuchinotsuke, Rokkasho Village.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Obuchi, Rokkasho Village.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

One bear sighted.

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

News ·1 month ago

One bear sighted.

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Hashikami, Aomori
Total Distance: 126 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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

110
Police
119
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, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Matsugaoka, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 126 km route runs from Higashidori to Hashikami within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 31 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Matsugaoka, Aomori. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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