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This 41 km route runs from Hachimantai to Kazuno, passing through Iwate and Akita. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
While driving in heavy rain, a bear about 1 meter long appeared; when it noticed us it immediately hid.
Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate
Adult black bear on the road.
Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate
Appeared to be eating near the sign. Destination unknown because it left by car.
Kazuno, Akita
Peak activity at 14:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 41 km route runs from Hachimantai to Kazuno, passing through Iwate and Akita. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
