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This 152 km route runs from Hirosaki to Imabetsu within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them. The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Goshogawara, Aomori.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
A single bear about 1.3 meters long was sighted around 3:38 PM on the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline in Tokiwano, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A single bear about 1 meter long was sighted around 6:00 AM in Itokozawa, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki, Aomori
On the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline in Tokiwano, Hirosaki City, a bear about 1.3 meters long was sighted around 3:40 p.m.
Hirosaki, Aomori
About 1 m in body length. Crossed Apple Road and fled north. Entered a grove of mixed trees.
Hirosaki, Aomori
While driving, (the bear) crossed the road in front of me from the south to the north and left.
Hirakawa Tateyama, Aomori
One bear was seen moving from the Soma River into bushes in Kagisawa, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki, Aomori
A single bear about 1.3 meters long was sighted around 3:38 PM on the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline in Tokiwano, Hirosaki City.
Hirosaki, Aomori
On the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline in Tokiwano, Hirosaki City, a bear about 1.3 meters long was sighted around 3:40 p.m.
Hirosaki, Aomori
Witnessed while driving on the Tsugaru Iwaki Skyline. A single bear about 1.3 m in body length crossed the road and fled north (toward the summit).
Hirosaki, Aomori
Report from a citizen: A bear-like animal about 1 m in length was sighted.
Tsugaru Kizukuri-Dekishima, Aomori
Around 10:30 on 2026-07-18, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Kizumadekijima Kijimori, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture.
Tsugaru Kizukuri-Dekishima, Aomori
Escaped from inside Jūsan Lake toward the mountains
Goshogawara, Aomori
Bear tracks have been sighted at Magua Beach
Tsugaru Tomiyachicho, Aomori
At around 4:10 p.m. on August 9, there was a sighting of one bear running from Ainai Minatori in Goshogawara City (a rice field 100 meters south of Shinmeigu Shrine) toward the Michi-no-Eki Tosamu area.
Goshogawara, Aomori
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on August 9, there was a sighting of one bear fleeing from Minotori Ainochi, Goshogawara City (a rice field 100 meters south of Shinmei Shrine) toward the Roadside Station Tosam area.
Goshogawara, Aomori
Multiple bear tracks believed to be from a mother and cubs were observed on the sand at Magua Beach.
Tsugaru Tomiyachicho, Aomori
Bear sighting information was reported in Tomiyachi-cho, Tsugaru City, over August 8 to 10.
Tsugaru Tomiyachicho, Aomori
Around 6:30 on 2026-08-07, one bear was seen on the roadside on the so-called Melon Road in Fuyatsucho Aza Byobuyama, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture.
Tsugaru Kizukuri-Kamegaoka, Aomori
A bear over 1 meter in body length was at the roadside.
Tsugaru Tomiyachicho, Aomori
Witnessed one bear walking toward Miyoshiyama Inari Shrine from the above location.
Tsugaru Tomiyachicho, Aomori
Sightings of one adult bear and two cubs reported.
Tsugaru Toyotomicho, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Byobuzan, Tomiyachi-cho, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture.
Tsugaru Tomiyachicho, Aomori
There were multiple reports of sightings of a young bear about 80 cm in length. [Tsugaru City]
Tsugaru, Aomori
Around 6:00 on 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Ushigatacho Washinosawa, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture.
Tsugaru Ushigatacho, Aomori
Report from a citizen: A bear-like animal about 1 m in length was sighted.
Tsugaru Kizukuri-Dekishima, Aomori
Around 10:30 on 2026-07-18, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Kizumadekijima Kijimori, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture.
Tsugaru Kizukuri-Dekishima, Aomori
Escaped from inside Jūsan Lake toward the mountains
Goshogawara, Aomori
At around 4:10 p.m. on August 9, there was a sighting of one bear running from Ainai Minatori in Goshogawara City (a rice field 100 meters south of Shinmeigu Shrine) toward the Michi-no-Eki Tosamu area.
Goshogawara, Aomori
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on August 9, there was a sighting of one bear fleeing from Minotori Ainochi, Goshogawara City (a rice field 100 meters south of Shinmei Shrine) toward the Roadside Station Tosam area.
Goshogawara, Aomori
Peak activity at 6:00 with 5 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Goshogawara, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 152 km route runs from Hirosaki to Imabetsu within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 22 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 13 of them. The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Goshogawara, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
