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Kuji to Port of Miyako Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 95 km · 20h 36m · 2 stops · 10 sightings · Saved June 17, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 95 km route runs from Kuji to Port of Miyako within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Miyako Sakiyama, 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.

Port of Miyako
Low Risk

Port of Miyako

Iwate

65 incidents

Port of Miyako
Low Risk

Port of Miyako

Iwate

65 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kuji, Iwate
High Risk 95 km 20h 36m 10 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Sakiyama 7-chiwari, Miyako City.

Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate

News ·3 days ago
Miyako, Iwate

On August 2, a bear was sighted in Taro-San'o, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture.

Miyako, Iwate

News ·1 week ago
Miyako Matsuyama, Iwate

On July 30, a bear was sighted in Itaya, Miyako City.

Miyako Matsuyama, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
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A bear was sighted in Obanai-cho 17th district, Kuji City.

Kuji, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago

An Australian man was attacked by a bear on the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail course in Tamagawa, Noda, Iwate, suffering injuries to his face and abdomen.

Noda, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Kanan 1-chome, Miyako City.

Miyako Sokei, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Taro Kobayashi, Miyako City, Iwate, on the morning of July 20.

Miyako, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

On July 19 at midday, a bear was sighted in Matsuyama, Miyako City, Iwate.

Miyako Matsuyama, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago
Miyako Yamaguchi, Iwate

A bear was sighted in Yamaguchi 2-chome, Miyako City, Iwate.

Miyako Yamaguchi, Iwate

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Ubecho 3rd district, Kuji City, around 15:05.

Kuji 宇部町, Iwate

News ·1 month ago
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Port of Miyako, Iwate
Total Distance: 95 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 15:00 with 1 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, 10 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 3 days ago near Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate.

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 95 km route runs from Kuji to Port of Miyako within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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