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Korekawa Site to Kuji Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 51 km · 10h 37m · 2 stops · 17 sightings · Saved June 17, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 51 km route runs from Korekawa Site to Kuji, passing through Aomori and Iwate. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori.

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 Aomori, Iwate.

Korekawa Site
Moderate Risk

Korekawa Site

Aomori

1,108 incidents

Korekawa Site
Moderate Risk

Korekawa Site

Aomori

1,108 incidents

Route Timeline

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Korekawa Site, Aomori
High Risk 51 km 10h 37m 17 sightings within 5 km
Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori

Report received from a citizen (originating in Hachinohe City)

Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

One bear cub was sighted near the Niida River, about 750 m north of Korekawa Junior High School, in Korekawa, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe, Aomori

News ·1 day ago
Hachinohe Korekawa, Aomori

Sighted while driving on a farm road. Returned to the mountain. Reported by a resident. [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Korekawa, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago
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One bear was sighted near a farm road in Korekawa, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe, Aomori

News ·2 days ago

Observed while driving on the road. It ran down a slope, did not enter the road, and then returned to the mountain. Reported by a citizen [from Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Tokaichi, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago
Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori

One bear was sighted behind the building

Hachinohe Nukazuka, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

A bear was sighted in Obanai-cho 17th district, Kuji City.

Kuji, Iwate

News ·1 week ago

Crossed the road from west to east.

Hashikami Tsunogaraori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Natsui-cho Natsui 4-chome, Kuji City.

Kuji 夏井町, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago

Saw one bear cub enter the woods

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

No information

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Nango-Shimamori, Aomori

No information

Hachinohe Nango-Shimamori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division

Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Osanai-machi 35th division, Kuji City.

Kuji 長内町, Iwate

News ·1 month ago

A bear was sighted in Nagauchi-cho 35-chiwari, Kuji City.

Kuji 長内町, Iwate

News ·1 month ago
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Kuji, Iwate
Total Distance: 51 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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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Police
119
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, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 51 km route runs from Korekawa Site to Kuji, passing through Aomori and Iwate. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Hachinohe Ishitearai, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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