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Higashine to Murayama Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 4.9 km · 56m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved July 4, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 4.9 km route runs from Higashine to Murayama within Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Higashine 大字野川, Yamagata.

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

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Higashine, Yamagata
High Risk 4.9 km 56m 12 sightings within 5 km
Higashine 大字野川, Yamagata

Moved south / Environment: Near residences / Size: Unknown

Higashine 大字野川, Yamagata

Official ·5 days ago
Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Environment: Near houses / Size: Adult

Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
Higashine 大字六田, Yamagata

Environment: Near residential area / Size: Adult

Higashine 大字六田, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
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Environment: Farmland / Size: Unknown

Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Environment: Near residences / Size: Unknown

Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago

Environment: Near houses / Size: Adult

Higashine 大字六田, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Environment: Near human dwellings / Size: Unknown

Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago

Environment: Farmland / Size: Unknown

Higashine 大字六田, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

Around 5:30 AM on June 29, a bear was sighted in Nagasato, Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture.

Higashine 大字長瀞, Yamagata

News ·1 week ago
Murayama 大字大久保, Yamagata

One bear was sighted on a road lined with houses in Okubo, Murayama.

Murayama 大字大久保, Yamagata

News ·2 weeks ago
Murayama 大字河島, Yamagata

Bear sighted moving west across the field south of a residence / Environment: near houses / Size: adult

Murayama 大字河島, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Murayama 金谷, Yamagata

Bear observed moving from the west side of National Route 13 toward the median / Environment: Road / Size: Unknown

Murayama 金谷, Yamagata

Official ·1 month ago
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Murayama, Yamagata
Total Distance: 4.9 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 19:00 with 3 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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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, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Higashine 大字野川, Yamagata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 19:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 4.9 km route runs from Higashine to Murayama within Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Higashine 大字野川, Yamagata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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