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花巻市 Hiking Route

Moderate Risk · 5.8 km · 2 stops · 1 sighting · Saved May 4, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

1 bear sightings were recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days. The closest was 4.0 km away, 9 days ago.

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

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花巻市, Iwate
Moderate Risk 5.8 km 1 sightings within 5 km

At around 05:40 on April 27, 2026, an adult bear was sighted near Hiijono Sports Park in Matsuzono-cho, Hanamaki City. Matsuzono Nursery is nearby; the city and police monitored the area, and no damage has been reported.

Hanamaki Matsuzonocho, Iwate

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花巻市, Iwate
Total Distance: 5.8 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 with 1 incidents

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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?

Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 0 in the past week. All recorded sightings were Asian black bears.

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

No recent bear sightings within 5 km of this route.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

1 bear sightings were recorded within 5 km of this route in the last 30 days. The closest was 4.0 km away, 9 days ago. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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