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This 2.8 km route starts and ends around Kitaakita, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Kitaakita Nanukaichi, Akita.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
[Report] While driving toward Takanosu city center, a bear appeared from bushes in the opposite lane. It crossed the road and went into the woods.
Kitaakita Nanukaichi, Akita
A bear was sighted in Shichinichidoyama, Kitaakita City, Akita, and was seen moving.
Kitaakita Nanukaichi, Akita
A bear about 1.5 m long was sighted on the rice-field embankment.
Kitaakita Nanukaichi, Akita
Observed one bear approximately 50 centimeters in body length.
Kitaakita Shimosugi, Akita
A bear was sighted in Shimosugi Nakajima, Kitaakita, Akita on 2026-07-16.
Kitaakita Shimosugi, Akita
Observed one bear about 60 centimeters in body length. It then departed into the forested area to the east. Approximately 30 meters from nearby houses.
Kitaakita Shimosugi, Akita
At around 13:00 on 2026-07-15, a bear was seen moving in Shimosugi, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture.
Kitaakita Shimosugi, Akita
One bear about 80 centimeters in body length was sighted at the signalized intersection near Uradabashi. It later departed into the brush to the south.
Kitaakita Katsurase, Akita
Observed one bear about 80 cm in body length crossing the road from east to west.
Kitaakita, Akita
Peak activity at 13:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Kitaakita Nanukaichi, Akita.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 2.8 km route starts and ends around Kitaakita, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Kitaakita Nanukaichi, Akita. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
