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This 39 km route runs from Zao to Taihaku Ward, Sendai within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kawasaki, Miyagi.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
A bear about 1 meter long was seen in a rice paddy beside a prefectural road in Maekawa, Kawasaki Town, Miyagi, then crossed the road and left toward the mountains.
Kawasaki, Miyagi
One bear was sighted in the same district of Maekawa, Kawasaki Town, Miyagi, around 10:00.
Kawasaki, Miyagi
July 2
Kawasaki, Miyagi
July 1
Zao 遠刈田温泉旭町, Miyagi
July 1
Kawasaki, Miyagi
June 29
Sendai Nikkawa, Miyagi
June 26
Kawasaki, Miyagi
June 23
Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi
June 23, 2026
Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi
June 21
Kawasaki, Miyagi
June 17
Kawasaki Imashuku, Miyagi
June 17
Kawasaki, Miyagi
June 17
Kawasaki Kawauchi, Miyagi
June 17
Kawasaki, Miyagi
Two bears, about 1 meter and about 50 cm long, were spotted on the road in Togatta Onsen, Zao Town.
Zao Togatta Onsen, Miyagi
June 13
Kawasaki Kawauchi, Miyagi
June 13
Kawasaki Kawauchi, Miyagi
Peak activity at 18:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kawasaki, Miyagi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 39 km route runs from Zao to Taihaku Ward, Sendai within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Kawasaki, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
