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Iwate Museum of Art Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 726 m · 8m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 13, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 726 m route starts and ends around Iwate Museum of Art, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Iwate.

Iwate Museum of Art
Very High Risk

Iwate Museum of Art

Iwate

1,629 incidents

Iwate Museum of Art
Very High Risk

Iwate Museum of Art

Iwate

1,629 incidents

Route Timeline

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Iwate Museum of Art, Iwate
High Risk 726 m 8m 15 sightings within 5 km

A schoolchild spotted three bears (one adult and two cubs) wandering in Hachimancho, Morioka City.

Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate

News ·2 days ago
Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate

Found one young bear in the field.

Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate

Official ·2 days ago
Morioka, Iwate

Three bears (one adult, two cubs) observed

Morioka, Iwate

Official ·3 days ago
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Morioka, Iwate

Spotted one young bear near a house.

Morioka, Iwate

Official ·3 days ago
Morioka Momijigaoka, Iwate

Heard a bear making noises around the baseball field.

Morioka Momijigaoka, Iwate

Official ·5 days ago
Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate

One bear was sighted in Higashi-Senboku 2-chome, Morioka City.

Morioka Higashianiwa, Iwate

News ·1 week ago

In Hachimancho, Morioka City, a schoolchild spotted one bear roaming around.

Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate

News ·1 week ago
Morioka, Iwate

One bear was sighted on the opposite side across the Neda Shigekawa (Nedashigekawa) River.

Morioka, Iwate

Official ·1 week ago

The beehive box at the apiary beside the house was knocked over, and one hive frame was damaged.

Morioka Haba, Iwate

Official ·1 week ago
Morioka Nagai, Iwate

The field's mulch was torn, and there were footprints. The compost was disturbed.

Morioka Nagai, Iwate

Official ·2 weeks ago
Morioka Kagano, Iwate

While working in a rice field, the reporter spotted one medium-sized bear on the lower slope of the nearby mountain. They scared it off with a rocket firework, and it fled up the mountain.

Morioka Kagano, Iwate

Official ·2 weeks ago
Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate

A single young bear was sighted near the parking lot reserved for staff of the Handmade Village.

Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate

Official ·3 weeks ago
Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate

A bear-like animal was sighted in Sanbonyanagi 4-chiwari, Morioka City.

Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago
Morioka Kagano, Iwate

There are bear tracks at the hands-on farm located on the south side of the elementary school.

Morioka Kagano, Iwate

Official ·3 weeks ago
Morioka Senbokucho, Iwate

Spotted one juvenile near a house.

Morioka Senbokucho, Iwate

Official ·1 month ago
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Iwate Museum of Art, Iwate
Total Distance: 726 m

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 with 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 726 m route starts and ends around Iwate Museum of Art, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Morioka Higashinakano, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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