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Kitaakita to Semboku Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 69 km · 14h 52m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 20, 2026 · Last updated 18 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 69 km route runs from Kitaakita to Semboku within Akita. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Senboku, Akita.

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

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Kitaakita, Akita
High Risk 69 km 14h 52m 12 sightings within 5 km
Senboku, Akita

Bear sighted near the parking lot. Body length approximately 1 m. Direction of departure and distance to nearby houses unknown.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·1 day ago

Seen in the mountain behind the house, body length about 1.3 m, left heading northeast into the mountain, distance to the residence about 10 m

Senboku Tazawako-Obonai, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Senboku, Akita

A bear was sighted moving in Tazawako Obonai Zōdō, Senboku City.

Senboku, Akita

News ·1 week ago
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Senboku, Akita

There was a bear in the undergrowth. Body length, direction of departure, and distance to nearby buildings are unknown.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Aouchigata, Hinokina, Nishiki-machi, Semboku City.

Senboku, Akita

News ·1 week ago

Bear sighted when going outside. Body length about 1 m; direction of departure unknown. Approximately 30 m from nearby houses.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago
Senboku, Akita

[Report] While driving on National Route 341 toward Tamagawa Dam, two bears crossed the road from right to left.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago
Senboku Tazawa, Akita

While traveling northwest on the road, I saw three bears by the roadside. Body lengths, the direction they left, and the distance to buildings are unknown.

Senboku Tazawa, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago
Senboku, Akita

[Report] While driving on the national highway toward Kazuno City, I witnessed three bears (a mother and two cubs) crossing from left to right. They disappeared into the grove of scrub on the right.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
Senboku Tazawa, Akita

Around 7 PM on July 4, a bear was seen moving in Tazawako Tazawa, Senboku City.

Senboku Tazawa, Akita

News ·3 weeks ago
Senboku Tazawa, Akita

While out walking the dog in the morning, I went past the old Tazawa clinic, crossed the road, cut across the rice field east of the gymnasium, and went down toward the Tamagawa River.

Senboku Tazawa, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
Senboku Tazawako-Tazawa, Akita

A bear was spotted at the gateball court. Body length about 1 m. It left heading south. Approximately 10 m from nearby buildings.

Senboku Tazawako-Tazawa, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Semboku, Akita
Total Distance: 69 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 with 3 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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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, 12 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 1 day ago near Senboku, Akita.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 69 km route runs from Kitaakita to Semboku within Akita. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Senboku, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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