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Dakigaeri Ravine to Lake Tazawa Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 19 km · 4h 17m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved July 26, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 19 km route runs from Dakigaeri Ravine to Lake Tazawa within Akita. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Senboku Tazawako-Sashimaki, Akita.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Dakigaeri Ravine
Moderate Risk

Dakigaeri Ravine

Akita

2,134 incidents

Lake Tazawa
Moderate Risk

Lake Tazawa

Akita

1,304 incidents

Dakigaeri Ravine
Moderate Risk

Dakigaeri Ravine

Akita

2,134 incidents

Lake Tazawa
Moderate Risk

Lake Tazawa

Akita

1,304 incidents

Route Timeline

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Dakigaeri Ravine, Akita
Moderate Risk 19 km 4h 17m 4 sightings within 5 km
Senboku Tazawako-Sashimaki, Akita

Crossed National Route 46; body length approximately 1 meter; departed heading west; distance to nearest house approximately 10 meters.

Senboku Tazawako-Sashimaki, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Senboku, Akita

A bear was on the roadway. Body length about 0.5 m. It left heading into the mountains to the north. Distance to the nearest house approximately 10 m.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

Seen in the mountain behind the house, body length about 1.3 m, left heading northeast into the mountain, distance to the residence about 10 m

Senboku Tazawako-Obonai, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Senboku, Akita

A bear was sighted moving in Tazawako Obonai Zōdō, Senboku City.

Senboku, Akita

News ·3 weeks ago
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Lake Tazawa, Akita
Total Distance: 19 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 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, 4 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 Senboku Tazawako-Sashimaki, Akita.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 19 km route runs from Dakigaeri Ravine to Lake Tazawa within Akita. In the past 30 days, 4 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 Senboku Tazawako-Sashimaki, Akita. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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