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Iwaki to Kawamata Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 109 km · 1h 35m · 2 stops · 3 sightings · Saved June 20, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 109 km route runs from Iwaki to Kawamata within Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Iwaki 好間工業団地, Fukushima.

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

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Iwaki, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 109 km 1h 35m 3 sightings within 5 km
Iwaki 好間工業団地, Fukushima

A bear-like animal was sighted inside Yoshima Industrial Park in Iwaki City.

Iwaki 好間工業団地, Fukushima

News ·2 weeks ago

Two bears (each about 0.3 meters in body length) were sighted in the undergrowth.

Miharu 字清水畑, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tamura, Fukushima

A bear was sighted in Hirose-Hanmonba, Takine-machi, Tamura City around 12:50 on July 10.

Tamura, Fukushima

News ·3 weeks ago
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Kawamata, Fukushima
Total Distance: 109 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 4:00 with 1 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, 3 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 2 weeks ago near Iwaki 好間工業団地, Fukushima.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 4:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 109 km route runs from Iwaki to Kawamata within Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Iwaki 好間工業団地, Fukushima. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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