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Kurihara to Ishinomaki Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 86 km · 5h 4m · 4 stops · 28 sightings · Saved May 31, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 86 km route runs from Kurihara to Ishinomaki within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 28 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi.

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

Ishinomori Manga Museum
Moderate Risk

Ishinomori Manga Museum

Miyagi

242 incidents

Ishinomori Manga Museum
Moderate Risk

Ishinomori Manga Museum

Miyagi

242 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kurihara, Miyagi
High Risk 85 km 5h 4m 28 sightings within 5 km
Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

June 11

Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

Official ·4 days ago
Kurihara, Miyagi

June 11

Kurihara, Miyagi

Official ·4 days ago
Kurihara 築館字沢入, Miyagi

June 11

Kurihara 築館字沢入, Miyagi

Official ·4 days ago
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A bear was sighted in Shintaotomo, Hasamacho, Tome City, Miyagi, around 11:20 on June 11.

Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

News ·4 days ago
Kurihara 志波姫台東, Miyagi

At around 09:15 on 2026-06-10, a bear was sighted in Shiwahime Hachisugiurayama, Kurihara City.

Kurihara 志波姫台東, Miyagi

News ·5 days ago
Kurihara 志波姫横峰浦, Miyagi

June 10

Kurihara 志波姫横峰浦, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago
Kurihara 築館字内南沢, Miyagi

June 10

Kurihara 築館字内南沢, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago

A bear was sighted in Tsukidate Takada 2-chome, Kurihara City, Miyagi.

Kurihara 築館字内南沢, Miyagi

News ·5 days ago
Tome 南方町間内前, Miyagi

June 10

Tome 南方町間内前, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago

A bear was sighted in Nakaniuchi, Minamikata-cho, Tome City, on 2026-06-10.

Tome 南方町間内下, Miyagi

News ·5 days ago
Kurihara 志波姫南堀口, Miyagi

A nearby resident spotted one bear, about 60 cm long, in a wooded area in Tsukidate Kido area, Kurihara City.

Kurihara 志波姫南堀口, Miyagi

News ·6 days ago

June 9

Kurihara 志波姫南堀口, Miyagi

Official ·6 days ago
Kurihara 志波姫南堀口, Miyagi

June 8

Kurihara 志波姫南堀口, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Kurihara 築館字下待井, Miyagi

June 7

Kurihara 築館字下待井, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Ishinomaki 鹿妻本町, Miyagi

June 6

Ishinomaki 鹿妻本町, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Ishinomaki 鹿妻本町, Miyagi

A driver saw one bear on a road in Kazumakita 1-chome, Ishinomaki City.

Ishinomaki 鹿妻本町, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Ishinomaki 鹿妻本町, Miyagi

In Kajimakita, Ishinomaki, a bear about 1 m long was seen running south on a road.

Ishinomaki 鹿妻本町, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted at Tsukidate Terukoshi Yamanokamimae in Kurihara City.

Kurihara 築館字荒田沢, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Kurihara 築館字照越, Miyagi

June 5

Kurihara 築館字照越, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Kurihara, Miyagi

June 4

Kurihara, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago

Around 7:40 on June 4, a bear was sighted in Tsukidate Ota Nakaota, Kurihara City.

Kurihara, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Kurihara, Miyagi

June 4

Kurihara, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago

June 1st

Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

May 26

Kurihara 築館字左野原, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Kurihara, Miyagi

Around 11:10 on 2026-05-26, a bear was sighted at Takenoshita-mae, Tsukidate-Yazawa, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Kurihara, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago

May 26

Kurihara 築館字下待井, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Yatsumatazawa, Tsukidate Shimomiyano, Kurihara City.

Kurihara 築館, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago

May 24

Kurihara 築館, Miyagi

Official ·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 8:00 with 5 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, 28 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. 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, 28 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 12 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Tome 迫町新田, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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