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Kurihara to Ishinomaki Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 86 km · 5h 4m · 4 stops · 13 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 86 km route runs from Kurihara to Ishinomaki within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Kurihara 築館字下宮野, Miyagi.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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

Ishinomori Manga Museum
Low Risk

Ishinomori Manga Museum

Miyagi

252 incidents

Ishinomori Manga Museum
Low Risk

Ishinomori Manga Museum

Miyagi

252 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kurihara, Miyagi
High Risk 85 km 5h 4m 13 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Tsukidate Shimmiyano Uronosawa, Kurihara City.

Kurihara 築館字下宮野, Miyagi

News ·2 days ago

A bear was sighted in Tsukidate Shimo-Miyano Yatsumatazawa, Kurihara City.

Kurihara 築館, Miyagi

News ·5 days ago

July 25

Kurihara 築館, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago
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Kurihara 瀬峰, Miyagi

July 21

Kurihara 瀬峰, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Kurihara, Miyagi

July 11

Kurihara, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Tsukidate Ota Yamazukazawa, Kurihara City.

Kurihara, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago

Around 11:05 on 2026-07-09, a bear was sighted in Hasamacho Shinden Mogurimae, Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Tome, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Tome, Miyagi

July 9

Tome, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear sighting around 6:40 a.m. in Yamamori Yashiki, Hasama-cho Shinden, Tome City.

Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

July 7

Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

July 6

Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ishinomaki 小船越, Miyagi

July 3

Ishinomaki 小船越, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Ishinomaki 小船越, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in the premises of a private house in Komonakoshi Sawadayama, Ishinomaki City, as a resident was entering the house.

Ishinomaki 小船越, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
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Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Low Risk 567 m No incidents
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Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Low Risk 657 m No incidents
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Ishinomaki, Miyagi
Total Distance: 86 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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

110
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, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Kurihara 築館字下宮野, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 86 km route runs from Kurihara to Ishinomaki within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Kurihara 築館字下宮野, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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