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Rokkasho to Yokohama Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 25 km · 5h 2m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 18 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 25 km route runs from Rokkasho to Yokohama within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Rokkasho, Aomori
Moderate Risk 25 km 5h 2m 4 sightings within 5 km
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Crossed the road and entered the woods.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago

On May 30, a bear was sighted in Hibarudaira, Yokohama Town, Aomori Prefecture.

Yokohama Hibaritaira, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Crossed the road in front of the Mutsu-Ogawara oil reserve base and entered the forest.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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A resident reported that a bear had been walking nearby.

Yokohama Tarosuda, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Yokohama, Aomori
Total Distance: 25 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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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Emergency Contacts

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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, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Rokkasho 尾駮, 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 25 km route runs from Rokkasho to Yokohama within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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