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This 4.2 km route starts and ends around Hakkōda Mountains, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Aomori, Aomori.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aomori.
[Aomori City post] Information from the Aomori Police Station about an incident with the potential for bear-related human injury. Location: approximately 540 meters southwest of Jigokuyunosawa.
Aomori, Aomori
A single Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma), approximately 1.5 m in body length, was encountered while crossing the road. After facing off in place for about 30 seconds, it left and went into the grass.
Aomori, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Information from the police of a human injury incident caused by a bear. Approximately 700 m east of Jigokunuma.
Aomori, Aomori
While heading from Yachi Onsen toward Tsuta Onsen, I witnessed one young bear crossing the road about 300 meters before the Y-shaped junction where National Route 103 and Prefectural Route 256 split. I nearly collided with it.
Aomori, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Sighted three bears believed to be a mother and cubs during daytime.
Aomori, Aomori
Beyond Kayano Chaya, between Prefectural Route 40 Aomori-Tashiro-Towada Line and Hakkōda Ski Area, a single bear cub was witnessed crossing the road.
Aomori, Aomori
A cub was seen crossing the road on Prefectural Route 40 (Aomori-Tashiro-Towada Line) between Kayano Chaya and the Hakkōda Ski Area.
Aomori, Aomori
Peak activity at 9:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Aomori, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 4.2 km route starts and ends around Hakkōda Mountains, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Aomori, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
