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Asamushi Onsen to Kazuno Drive

Driving · High Risk · 77 km · 2h 4m · 2 stops · 29 sightings · Saved June 8, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 77 km route runs from Asamushi Onsen to Kazuno, passing through Aomori and Akita. In the past 30 days, 29 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 Aomori Toyama, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aomori, Akita.

Asamushi Onsen
Low Risk

Asamushi Onsen

Aomori

512 incidents

Asamushi Onsen
Low Risk

Asamushi Onsen

Aomori

512 incidents

Route Timeline

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Asamushi Onsen, Aomori
High Risk 77 km 2h 4m 29 sightings within 5 km

[Aomori City submission] Discovered footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
Towada, Aomori

One bear cub was observed moving north.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

A bear ran toward us; when we shouted loudly it turned and ran away.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago
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Kazuno, Akita

[Post] Between 18:00 and 19:30, while livestreaming, I counted bears on both sides of the prefectural road and there were 13. They included solitary individuals and parent-and-young groups, among others.

Kazuno, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

One bear was sighted in Kohbata, Aomori City, around 7:10 PM.

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

While driving, I saw it in my rearview mirror as I passed by. It crossed the road heading south.

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

One cub entered the mountain on the east side.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori, Aomori

Two bears sighted on the left side of the road from Iwakiyama Observation Deck to Goshizawa Memorial Park.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

According to Aomori Prefecture, around 9:00 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted moving in Okuse, Towada City.

Towada, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

While driving a farm vehicle, the driver sighted one bear about 1 m in body length approximately 10 m to the northwest. Immediately afterward, from inside the vehicle they observed the bear place its paw on the rear of the farm vehicle. The bear then left on foot into the underbrush to the northwest.

Kazuno, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

At a bus stop near Kumoi Falls, tourists witnessed a young bear swimming across the river to the opposite bank.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

[Aomori City report] Found footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Aomori Toyama, Aomori

[Aomori City report] Tracks believed to be from a bear were found in a field.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear over 1 m crossed the road, moving from the stream up toward the mountain.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

While driving on Takamori Mountain, I spotted a large black object in a wide meadow. I got out to check and it was moving, so I recognized it as a bear. A few minutes later when I came back down, it was already gone.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 4:40 PM on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Fukumochi, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture.

Towada, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

While driving, I witnessed it crossing the road from the public university gymnasium toward the mountains.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Sighted while passing by in a vehicle

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Arakawa, Aomori City, on 2026-07-12 around noon.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

While riding a motorcycle, a cub was walking on the road. It noticed the sound of the bike and went into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shingo, Aomori

One bear cub that was on the road went into the mountains.

Shingo, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Towada, Aomori

I witnessed one cub run into the brush.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

There was a one-meter-long bear in the bushes.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori Yadamae, Aomori

[Aomori City submission] Droppings believed to be from a bear

Aomori Yadamae, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear about 60 cm long was crossing the road.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Okuse, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture.

Towada, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

Encountered a solitary Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) while cycling. Our eyes met briefly, but the bear ran into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

In Aigosawa, Aomori City, a driver encountered one bear while driving, and the bear fled into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
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Kazuno, Akita
Total Distance: 77 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 with 3 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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Police
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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, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 77 km route runs from Asamushi Onsen to Kazuno, passing through Aomori and Akita. In the past 30 days, 29 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 Aomori Toyama, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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