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Kuroishi Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 19 km · 4h 27m · 2 stops · 7 sightings · Saved August 5, 2026 · Last updated 57 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 19 km route starts and ends around Kuroishi, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kuroishi, Aomori.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Kuroishi, Aomori
Moderate Risk 19 km 4h 27m 7 sightings within 5 km

Observed while driving. It was walking along the road, but when the car approached it slowly moved into the roadside brush.

Kuroishi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Witnessed from a car while driving. A bear was walking along the roadside but slowly entered the brush at the side.

Kuroishi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

One bear was seen moving in Kamito-gawa, Kuroishi City.

Kuroishi, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
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Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori

I witnessed something that appeared to be a bear enter the brush to the east near the Kamitogawa Bridge.

Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori

I sighted a bear walking north from the vicinity of Takeda Bridge.

Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori

Around 20:30 on July 16, a bear was sighted in Higashinozoe Takeda, Kuroishi City, Aomori, and was seen moving.

Kuroishi 竹田町, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

Sighted a cub on the road

Hirakawa, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Kuroishi, Aomori
Total Distance: 19 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 20:00 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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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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kuroishi, Aomori.

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 19 km route starts and ends around Kuroishi, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Kuroishi, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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