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This 29 km route starts and ends around Hirosaki, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 7 hours ago near Hirosaki, Aomori.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Sighted near the cycling path. Body length 70–80 cm. Fled to the southeast.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A cub ran off toward the cemetery park.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Fled toward the cemetery park.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A staff member of Kodomo no Mori witnessed it. One bear, about the size of a subadult (almost mature), was in the field facing the visitor center. It fled south (toward Amigasa forest road).
Hirosaki, Aomori
One bear was sighted in a field facing the Kodomo no Mori Visitor Center in Sakamoto, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A mother Asiatic black bear and her cub were captured on a trail camera. There had been a sighting in the area the previous evening.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Sighted a bear about 1 m in body length walking through a field. It climbed up the mountain slope.
Hirosaki, Aomori
One adult bear was sighted in the tennis court parking lot.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A bear was sighted moving in Atagoyamashita, Hirosaki, Aomori.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Observed a bear cub while walking the dog. It ran off toward the grove behind the water treatment plant.
Hirosaki, Aomori
At around 08:15 on May 18, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted at the Mitake River in Mitake-machi, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. There were no human injuries; because the area is near Hirosaki University Affiliated Elementary School and Hirosaki Jitsugyo High School, the city and police are responding.
Hirosaki, Aomori
About 1 m in length. Spotted in the water channel. Afterwards unknown.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Around 08:15 on May 18, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Mitake-cho, Hirosaki City. The location is near Mitake River between Hirosaki University Faculty of Education Affiliated Kindergarten and Hirosaki Jitsugyo High School; no damage has been reported.
Hirosaki, Aomori
[Bear Sighting] Near 13-17 Mitakecho ▼Date/Time: May 18 (Mon) around 8:15 AM ▼Number: 1 (about 1 m in length) ▼Details: Spotted in a drainage canal
Hirosaki 大字三岳町, Aomori
A neighborhood resident sighted a single bear about 100 cm in body length walking. It fled toward Seiai Junior High School (Yamasaki 4-chome).
Hirosaki 山崎3, Aomori
Sighted near the cycling path. Body length 70–80 cm. Fled to the southeast.
Hirosaki, Aomori
There was what appeared to be bear scat in Kobinai Park. It was about 20 centimeters wide. I'm not entirely sure what kind of droppings it was, but I'm notifying you just in case. Sorry if I'm mistaken.
Hirosaki 城東4, Aomori
A cub ran off toward the cemetery park.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Fled toward the cemetery park.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A staff member of Kodomo no Mori witnessed it. One bear, about the size of a subadult (almost mature), was in the field facing the visitor center. It fled south (toward Amigasa forest road).
Hirosaki, Aomori
One bear was sighted in a field facing the Kodomo no Mori Visitor Center in Sakamoto, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki, Aomori
One bear was sighted under Shinotai Bridge in the Naematsukawahara-ta district of Hirakawa City.
Hirakawa Matsuzaki, Aomori
Sighted a bear about 1 m in body length walking through a field. It climbed up the mountain slope.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A bear-like animal was seen moving in Joto Chuo 3-chome, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki 城東中央3, Aomori
Three elementary school students spotted an animal resembling a bear while walking to school. It was seen crossing about 50 meters ahead toward Shichiro Park.
Hirosaki 城東中央3, Aomori
One adult bear was sighted in the tennis court parking lot.
Hirosaki, Aomori
At around 08:15 on May 18, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted at the Mitake River in Mitake-machi, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. There were no human injuries; because the area is near Hirosaki University Affiliated Elementary School and Hirosaki Jitsugyo High School, the city and police are responding.
Hirosaki, Aomori
About 1 m in length. Spotted in the water channel. Afterwards unknown.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Around 08:15 on May 18, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Mitake-cho, Hirosaki City. The location is near Mitake River between Hirosaki University Faculty of Education Affiliated Kindergarten and Hirosaki Jitsugyo High School; no damage has been reported.
Hirosaki, Aomori
[Bear Sighting] Near 13-17 Mitakecho ▼Date/Time: May 18 (Mon) around 8:15 AM ▼Number: 1 (about 1 m in length) ▼Details: Spotted in a drainage canal
Hirosaki 大字三岳町, Aomori
A neighborhood resident sighted a single bear about 100 cm in body length walking. It fled toward Seiai Junior High School (Yamasaki 4-chome).
Hirosaki 山崎3, Aomori
Peak activity at 8:00 with 4 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 7 hours ago near Hirosaki, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 29 km route starts and ends around Hirosaki, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 7 hours ago near Hirosaki, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
