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Oirase to Oirase River Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 4.0 km · 48m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 6, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 4.0 km route runs from Oirase to Oirase River within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori.

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 Aomori.

Oirase River
High Risk

Oirase River

Aomori

733 incidents

Oirase River
High Risk

Oirase River

Aomori

733 incidents

Route Timeline

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Oirase, Aomori
High Risk 4.0 km 48m 12 sightings within 5 km
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

No information

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Was coming in and out of the woods. Approximately 50 cm in body length, presumed to be a cub.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

A passerby driving a car witnessed one bear moving from Tsubutsugaya-chi toward Kita-Ichikawa.

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago
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Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

A report saying, "A bear about 1 meter in body length was seen heading toward the Hachinohe direction."

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

Official ·6 days ago
Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori

Left heading west.

Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

One bear was seen crossing the prefectural road

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Crossed the road from the thicket and disappeared into the forest

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 4:20 PM on June 5, a bear was seen moving in Kamichikawa Zenrō, Gonohe Town.

Gonohe, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

No information

Oirase, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Kayanomae, Oirase town.

Oirase, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

One bear was sighted at Takayashiki Rural Park in Takamori, Ichikawa-cho, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

No information

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Oirase River, Aomori
Total Distance: 4.0 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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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Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 4.0 km route runs from Oirase to Oirase River within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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