This 87.5 km route from Kamikoani to Kitaakita crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 3 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 22 hours ago near Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita; the location sits about 44.4 km from the start of the route and 4.8 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 5 days ago at Kitaakita Komata, Akita, sitting about 42.0 km from the start and 91 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Observed one cub about 50 cm long remaining in a tree. Approximately 30 meters from nearby houses. Later departed to the west.
Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita
[Report] Came down from the mountain, passed through a rice field, and headed toward the Komatagawabase. An adult approximately 1.5 m (in size).
Kitaakita Komata, Akita
Witnessed one bear about 1 m in body length in a grassy area near Komatagawa. Approximately 50 m from nearby houses. After that, it headed toward a cemetery to the southwest and left the area.
Kitaakita Komata, Akita
Observed one bear about 50 centimeters in body length. Spotted it on the road; it then left heading west toward the Ani River. It was approximately 10 meters from nearby houses.
Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita
A 40–50 cm cub. It climbed up from the roadside and started dozing in the shade of a tree.
Kitaakita Ani-Magisawakozan, Akita
At around 11:00 AM, a resident spotted an Asiatic black bear (about 1.5 m in length) within the settlement. The direction it left afterward is unknown.
Kamikoani Okitaomote, Akita
At around 10:00 a.m., several facility staff and others spotted one Asiatic black bear (about 1 meter in body length) near the communal lodging and exchange facility “Coanity” and the Kamikoani Nursery School. The bear later moved south.
Kamikoani Fukudate, Akita
At around 9:50 a.m., staff of Kamikoani Elementary and Junior High School sighted a single Asiatic black bear (about 1 meter in body length) near the village cemetery area close to the school. The direction in which it subsequently left is unknown.
Kamikoani Fukudate, Akita
Report: Near Ōbadani-chi (about 5.5 km from Tamagawa Onsen No.1 parking lot toward Kazuno, on the mountain side) a bear on a snowy slope noticed a car, panicked, and ran uphill toward Tamagawa Onsen to escape.
Kazuno, Akita
[Report] On the slope of the Kitaakita City-run Yuguchinai Ski Resort, it appeared to be eating something. It remained in place without moving.
Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita
A single bear approximately 1 meter in body length was sighted on the national highway. Direction of travel is unknown. Approximately 50 meters from nearby houses.
Kitaakita Ani-Magisawakozan, Akita
At around 11:35 on the 18th, a man in his 60s driving on National Route 105 in Animizu Ani (Miyago), Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, spotted a bear about 1 meter long. According to the Kitaakita police, the bear was about 5 meters from nearby houses, and the police have warned residents in the area.
Kitaakita Ani-Magisawakozan, Akita
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Kitaakita Yoshida, Akita
Peak activity at 10:00 with 3 incidents
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Over the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 3 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 22 hours ago near Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita; the location sits about 44.4 km from the start of the route and 4.8 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 87.5 km route from Kamikoani to Kitaakita crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 3 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 22 hours ago near Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita; the location sits about 44.4 km from the start of the route and 4.8 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 5 days ago at Kitaakita Komata, Akita, sitting about 42.0 km from the start and 91 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
