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Tenei Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 9.1 km · 15m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved July 8, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 9.1 km route starts and ends around Tenei, passing through Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ten-ei, Fukushima.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Tenei, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 9.1 km 15m 4 sightings within 5 km

On Saturday, July 4 at approximately 1:30 p.m., in the Shibakusachi area of Tarao, Ten'ei Village, a witness (female in her 70s) was in the living room on the first floor of her home when she observed a bear (about 1 meter in body length) in her yard.

Ten-ei, Fukushima

Official ·1 week ago
Ten-ei Hatori, Fukushima

On Sunday, June 21 at around 4:00 p.m., in the area of Shibakusa in Terao, Ten’ei Village, on the prefectural road, a witness driving on the road observed one bear (approximately 1 m in body length) that had been on the road enter the mountain forest to the south.

Ten-ei Hatori, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ten-ei, Fukushima

On Saturday, June 20 at about 10:50 a.m., in Shibakusachi area, Terao, Ten'ei Village, beside a village road, a witness traveling by car observed a bear (about 1 m in body length) on the road shoulder enter the forested area to the northeast. The witness reported the sighting to the Sukagawa Police Station on June 21.

Ten-ei, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ten-ei, Fukushima

On Thursday, June 18 at about 2:30 p.m., on a village road in the Shibakusa area of Tarao, Tenei Village, a witness driving on the village road observed one bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing from west to east and entering the forest.

Ten-ei, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Tenei, Fukushima
Total Distance: 9.1 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ten-ei, Fukushima.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 9.1 km route starts and ends around Tenei, passing through Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ten-ei, Fukushima. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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