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Hachinohe Castle to Hashikami Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 25 km · 5h 5m · 5 stops · 18 sightings · Saved June 6, 2026 · Last updated 10 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 25 km route runs from Hachinohe Castle to Hashikami within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 17 hours ago near Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (3)

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

Miyagi Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miyagi Shrine

Aomori

1,122 incidents

Hachinohe Castle
Moderate Risk

Hachinohe Castle

Aomori

1,122 incidents

Ogami Shrine
Moderate Risk

Ogami Shrine

Aomori

1,121 incidents

Miyagi Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miyagi Shrine

Aomori

1,122 incidents

Hachinohe Castle
Moderate Risk

Hachinohe Castle

Aomori

1,122 incidents

Ogami Shrine
Moderate Risk

Ogami Shrine

Aomori

1,121 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hachinohe Castle, Aomori
High Risk 9.5 km 1h 55m 15 sightings within 5 km
Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori

Report received from a citizen (originating in Hachinohe City)

Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori

Official ·17 hours ago
Hachinohe Korekawa, Aomori

Sighted while driving on a farm road. Returned to the mountain. Reported by a resident. [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Korekawa, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

Observed while driving on the road. It ran down a slope, did not enter the road, and then returned to the mountain. Reported by a citizen [from Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Tokaichi, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
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Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori

One bear was sighted behind the building

Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago

A rice field near the Moshi Moshi Pit on National Route 45 moving toward the Kuji Road area

Hashikami Akabonai, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

Crossed the road from west to east.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Kogarabari-? (角柄折蝙蝠), Hashikami Town, Aomori, around 6:55 PM on July 21.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Observed moving eastward.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

No information available

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

On 2026-07-21, one bear was sighted in Shirogane-cho Ushinainadamichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division

Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Hachinohe, Aomori
High Risk 5.7 km 1h 9m 10 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted at the above location.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

Official ·21 hours ago

A bear was sighted in Dōbutsu, Hashikami Town, Aomori on the morning of 2026-08-04.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

News ·1 day ago

Observed while driving on the road. It ran down a slope, did not enter the road, and then returned to the mountain. Reported by a citizen [from Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Tokaichi, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
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A rice field near the Moshi Moshi Pit on National Route 45 moving toward the Kuji Road area

Hashikami Akabonai, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

Walked from the rice fields near Shimodaira bus stop toward the mountain side.

Hashikami Toyabe, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Crossed the road from west to east.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Kogarabari-? (角柄折蝙蝠), Hashikami Town, Aomori, around 6:55 PM on July 21.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Observed moving eastward.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

No information available

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

On 2026-07-21, one bear was sighted in Shirogane-cho Ushinainadamichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
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Hashikami, Aomori
Moderate Risk 3.1 km 35m 7 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted at the above location.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

Official ·21 hours ago

A bear was sighted in Dōbutsu, Hashikami Town, Aomori on the morning of 2026-08-04.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

News ·1 day ago

A rice field near the Moshi Moshi Pit on National Route 45 moving toward the Kuji Road area

Hashikami Akabonai, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago
Show 4 more

Walked from the rice fields near Shimodaira bus stop toward the mountain side.

Hashikami Toyabe, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Crossed the road from west to east.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Kogarabari-? (角柄折蝙蝠), Hashikami Town, Aomori, around 6:55 PM on July 21.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Observed moving eastward.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Hashikami, Aomori
Moderate Risk 7.0 km 1h 25m 7 sightings within 5 km

One bear was sighted at the above location.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

Official ·21 hours ago

A bear was sighted in Dōbutsu, Hashikami Town, Aomori on the morning of 2026-08-04.

Hashikami Dobutsu, Aomori

News ·1 day ago

A rice field near the Moshi Moshi Pit on National Route 45 moving toward the Kuji Road area

Hashikami Akabonai, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago
Show 4 more

Walked from the rice fields near Shimodaira bus stop toward the mountain side.

Hashikami Toyabe, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Crossed the road from west to east.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Kogarabari-? (角柄折蝙蝠), Hashikami Town, Aomori, around 6:55 PM on July 21.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Observed moving eastward.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Hashikami, Aomori
Total Distance: 25 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 4 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

110
Police
119
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, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 17 hours ago near Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 25 km route runs from Hachinohe Castle to Hashikami within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 17 hours ago near Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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