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Kitakami to Gokuraku-ji Temple Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 1.5 km · 2 stops · 11 sightings · Saved April 12, 2026 · Last updated 11 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 1.5 km route runs from Kitakami to Gokuraku-ji Temple within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Kitakami Kitakogyodanchi, Iwate.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Iwate.

Gokuraku-ji Temple
High Risk

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Iwate

523 incidents

Gokuraku-ji Temple
High Risk

Gokuraku-ji Temple

Iwate

523 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kitakami, Iwate
High Risk 1.5 km 11 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Murasakino 24-chome, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Kitakogyodanchi, Iwate

News ·1 day ago

A bear was sighted in Kitasakurai 30 district, Kitakami City, around 05:25, and was seen moving.

Kitakami Kitaoniyanagi, Iwate

News ·1 week ago
Kitakami Tachibana, Iwate

Around 1:00 PM on July 30, one bear was sighted moving in Tachibana 24-chiwari, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture.

Kitakami Tachibana, Iwate

News ·1 week ago
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Around 11:10 on July 25, a bear was sighted in Kami-Kanari 23-ku, Kitakami City, Iwate.

Kitakami Kamioniyanagi, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
Kitakami Futagocho, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Ueno, Futagocho, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Futagocho, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
Kitakami Murasakino, Iwate

Multiple bear sighting reports were received in a residential area of Murazaki-no, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Murasakino, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
Kitakami Futagocho, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Futagocho Minamida, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Futagocho, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

One bear was seen moving in Nikocho Kaminakajima, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Futagocho, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

One bear was sighted moving in Shimonikuriyu 4-chome, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Shimooniyanagi, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago
Kitakami Murasakino, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Murasaki-no 14-chiwari, Kitakami City, around 09:35.

Kitakami Murasakino, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

A moving bear was sighted in Tachibana 15-chome, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Tachibana, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago
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Gokuraku-ji Temple, Iwate
Total Distance: 1.5 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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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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 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kitakami Kitakogyodanchi, Iwate.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 1.5 km route runs from Kitakami to Gokuraku-ji Temple within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 11 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 Kitakami Kitakogyodanchi, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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