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Goshogawara to Sotogahama Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 59 km · 12h 29m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved August 7, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 59 km route runs from Goshogawara to Sotogahama within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Goshogawara, Aomori.

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

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

Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum
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Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum

Aomori

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Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum
Low Risk

Osamu Dazai Memorial Museum

Aomori

190 incidents

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Goshogawara, Aomori
Moderate Risk 59 km 12h 29m 8 sightings within 5 km

While traveling from Imaizumi toward Kodomari in Nakadomari Town, I spotted a bear crossing the road from north to south (toward Nanahei Observation Deck). It then fled into the woods to the south (toward Lake Jusanko). Its body length was approximately 1.5 meters.

Goshogawara, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

Near Yoshimi Bridge in Imaizumi district, Nakadomari Town, a nearby resident spotted a bear in the river. It escaped toward the mountains to the north.

Nakadomari, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

In the eastern back area of Konbu Kakegawa, near the cemetery: a cub about 50 cm long. It was walking on the road from east to west and fled toward the northern hills.

Nakadomari Usuichi, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
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Around 10:00 on July 30, one bear was sighted moving in Uisushihanamochi, Nakadomari Town.

Nakadomari Usuichi, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Goshogawara, Aomori

While driving on the greenway near the former Kasaishi residence in the Yakeyama area, I encountered a fully grown bear. After that, the bear moved toward the mountains.

Goshogawara, Aomori

2 weeks ago

Spotted a cub about 60 cm in size. It ran off toward the mountains.

Nakadomari Takane, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsugaru Toyotomicho, Aomori

Sightings of one adult bear and two cubs reported.

Tsugaru Toyotomicho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear about 1 m long was sighted heading from the rice paddies near Kawakura No.1 intake toward the mountain to the north.

Goshogawara, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Sotogahama, Aomori
Total Distance: 59 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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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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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Goshogawara, Aomori.

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?

This 59 km route runs from Goshogawara to Sotogahama within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Goshogawara, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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