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Kitakami Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 27 km · 6h 4m · 3 stops · 20 sightings · Saved May 17, 2026 · Last updated 21 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 27 km route starts and ends around Kitakami, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kitakami Kamioniyanagi, Iwate.

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

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Route Profile

Route Timeline

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Kitakami, Iwate
High Risk 15 km 2h 55m 20 sightings within 5 km

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

Kitakami Kamioniyanagi, Iwate

News ·1 day ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving around in Waga-machi Naganuma 8-chiwari, Kitakami City, around 4:30 PM.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·2 days ago

A passerby sighted one adult bear in Iiide 18-chome, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Iitoyo, Iwate

News ·2 days ago
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Kitakami Iitoyo, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Iitoyo 17-jiri, Kitakami City, around 07:43.

Kitakami Iitoyo, Iwate

News ·2 days ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Waga-cho Fujine 3-chiwari, Kitakami City, around 14:40 on July 23.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·3 days ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Fujine, Iwate

A bear was seen moving in Waga-cho Fujine 15-chiwari, Kitakami City, around 14:35 on July 23.

Kitakami Wagacho-Fujine, Iwate

News ·3 days ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Waga-cho Naganuma 5-chome, Kitakami City, around 13:55.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·3 days ago

A bear was spotted moving in Waga-cho Fujine 6-chiwari, Kitakami, around 05:55 on July 23.

Kitakami Wagacho-Fujine, Iwate

News ·3 days ago

A bear was sighted moving in Kami-Konyari 13-chome, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Kamioniyanagi, Iwate

News ·4 days ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Tatekawame, Iwate

Around 3:30 PM, a bear was seen moving in Waga-cho Tatekawa-me 2-chiwari, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Wagacho-Tatekawame, Iwate

News ·6 days ago

Around 2:30 PM on July 19, a bear was sighted in Waga-cho Naganuma 7-chiwari, Kitakami City, Iwate, and was observed moving.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·1 week ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

A bear was sighted around 14:05 in Waga-machi Naganuma 6-chome, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Waga-cho Naganuma 14-chome, Kitakami City, Iwate, around 16:15 on July 14.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·1 week ago

A bear was seen moving in Waga-cho Naganuma 14, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·1 week ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

A bear was sighted moving in Waga-cho Saimago 19-chiwari, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Wagacho-Naganuma, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Iwasaki, Iwate

A bear was sighted in Waga-cho Iwasaki 27-chiwari, Kitakami City, around 6:50 a.m. on July 5.

Kitakami Wagacho-Iwasaki, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Iwasaki, Iwate

At around 06:45 on July 5, one bear was seen moving in Waga-cho Iwasaki 30-chiwari, Kitakami.

Kitakami Wagacho-Iwasaki, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Waga-cho Goto 3-chiwari, Kitakami City, around 21:05 on July 4.

Kitakami Wagacho-Goto, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Waga-cho Yamaguchi 40-chiwari, Kitakami City.

Kitakami Wagacho-Yamaguchi, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago
Kitakami Wagacho-Goto, Iwate

Around 1:00 PM on June 28, a bear was seen moving in Waga-cho Goto 10-chiwari, Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture.

Kitakami Wagacho-Goto, Iwate

News ·1 month ago
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Kitakami, Iwate
Low Risk 3h 9m No incidents
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Kitakami, Iwate
Total Distance: 27 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 with 4 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them.

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

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

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 27 km route starts and ends around Kitakami, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kitakami Kamioniyanagi, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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