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Tohoku to Korekawa Site Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 38 km · 7h 35m · 2 stops · 17 sightings · Saved July 26, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 38 km route runs from Tohoku to Korekawa Site within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 17 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 Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aomori.

Miyagi Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miyagi Shrine

Aomori

1,107 incidents

Korekawa Site
Moderate Risk

Korekawa Site

Aomori

1,087 incidents

Miyagi Shrine
Moderate Risk

Miyagi Shrine

Aomori

1,107 incidents

Korekawa Site
Moderate Risk

Korekawa Site

Aomori

1,087 incidents

Route Timeline

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Tohoku, Aomori
High Risk 38 km 7h 35m 17 sightings within 5 km
Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

On 2026-07-21, one bear was sighted in Shirogane-cho Ushinainadamichi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.

Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori

News ·5 days ago
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

(No information)

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Kamishichikawa, Gonohe Town, Aomori on 2026-07-19 in the late afternoon.

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
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Saw one bear cub enter the woods

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

No information

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division

Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Tohoku 大浦, Aomori

One adult bear sighted in a prefab building near the facility.

Tohoku 大浦, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tohoku 上野, Aomori

Footprints in the field

Tohoku 上野, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Niida, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Niida, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Takayashiki, Ichikawa-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, around 17:25 on 2026-07-03.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

A bear (approximately 1.2 m in body length) was observed running away from west to east on National Route 45.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

(No information)

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Korekawa Site, Aomori
Total Distance: 38 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 with 4 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

110
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, 17 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 Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 38 km route runs from Tohoku to Korekawa Site within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 17 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 Hachinohe Shiroganemachi, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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