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Kesennuma Fishing Port to Ōshima Drive

Driving · High Risk · 11 km · 14m · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved May 22, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 11 km route runs from Kesennuma Fishing Port to Ōshima within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kesennuma 松崎柳沢, Miyagi.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Kesennuma Fishing Port
Low Risk

Kesennuma Fishing Port

Miyagi

133 incidents

Ōshima
Low Risk

Ōshima

Miyagi

153 incidents

Kesennuma Fishing Port
Low Risk

Kesennuma Fishing Port

Miyagi

133 incidents

Ōshima
Low Risk

Ōshima

Miyagi

153 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kesennuma Fishing Port, Miyagi
High Risk 11 km 14m 11 sightings within 5 km
Kesennuma 松崎柳沢, Miyagi

July 6

Kesennuma 松崎柳沢, Miyagi

Official ·1 day ago
Kesennuma 赤岩小田, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Akiwa Oda, Kesennuma City.

Kesennuma 赤岩小田, Miyagi

News ·2 days ago
Kesennuma 赤岩小田, Miyagi

July 6

Kesennuma 赤岩小田, Miyagi

Official ·2 days ago
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Kesennuma 赤岩杉ノ沢, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Akaiwa Suginosawa, Kesennuma City, Miyagi, around 05:25 on 2026-07-06.

Kesennuma 赤岩杉ノ沢, Miyagi

News ·2 days ago
Kesennuma 赤岩杉ノ沢, Miyagi

July 6

Kesennuma 赤岩杉ノ沢, Miyagi

Official ·2 days ago

Around 1 p.m. on July 6, a bear was sighted in Akaiwa Makisawa, Kesennuma City.

Kesennuma 赤岩牧沢, Miyagi

News ·2 days ago

A bear was sighted in Kooshio, Kesennuma City.

Kesennuma 小々汐, Miyagi

News ·6 days ago
Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

June 19

Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

In Tsumoto, Karakuwa-cho, Kesennuma, a man in his 60s saw one bear from his home and reported it.

Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

June 19

Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

June 19

Kesennuma 唐桑町津本, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Ōshima, Miyagi
Total Distance: 11 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kesennuma 松崎柳沢, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 11 km route runs from Kesennuma Fishing Port to Ōshima within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kesennuma 松崎柳沢, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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