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Kotodai Park Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 661 m · 7m · 2 stops · 20 sightings · Saved May 15, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 661 m route starts and ends around Kotodai Park, passing through Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi.

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 Miyagi.

Kotodai Park
Very High Risk

Kotodai Park

Miyagi

3,253 incidents

Kotodai Park
Very High Risk

Kotodai Park

Miyagi

3,253 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kotodai Park, Miyagi
High Risk 661 m 7m 20 sightings within 5 km
Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

One bear was captured in Haramachi, Miyagino Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

News ·2 days ago
Sendai Komatsu-Shintsutsumi, Miyagi

Around 00:40 on 2026-07-24, a driver saw one bear, about 1 meter long, on a city road in Komatsushima Shिंtei, Aoba Ward, Sendai. The bear crossed the road heading north and left the area.

Sendai Komatsu-Shintsutsumi, Miyagi

News ·3 days ago
Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Haramachi 5-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, and captured on a camera installed on the riverbank.

Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

News ·3 days ago
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Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

A driver saw what appeared to be a bear about 1 meter long crossing a city road in Haramachi 5-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

News ·3 days ago
Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

July 15

Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

July 11

Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted along the Umeda River in Haramachi 3-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

Two bears were sighted in Futabagaoka 2-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

July 9

Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

July 8

Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

July 8

Sendai Okaji, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

A woman passing by sighted one bear about 1 meter long walking on the road in Haramachi 3-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Kawauchi Motohasekura, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, around 7:30 PM on July 8.

Sendai Kawauchi-Motohasekura, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Minaminometate, Miyagi

July 5

Sendai Minaminometate, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

Around 17:00 on 2026-07-05, a bear was sighted in Heisei 2-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

A bear about 1.3 meters long was sighted in a residential area of Haramachi 6-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, and it passed through a house yard and headed north.

Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

July 4

Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Ninomori, Miyagi

A person reported seeing one bear enter a company premises in Saiwaicho 2-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai; police patrolled the area but could not confirm it.

Sendai Ninomori, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

July 2

Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

Two bears, described as a parent and cub-like pair, were sighted on a road in Heisei 1-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Matsuokacho, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
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Kotodai Park, Miyagi
Total Distance: 661 m

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 20:00 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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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, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 20:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 661 m route starts and ends around Kotodai Park, passing through Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Sendai Ichomachi, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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