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This 4.9 km route starts and ends around Ogata, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Ogata, Akita.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
A juvenile bear about 50 cm in length was sighted on the road along the levee. It then moved north.
Ogata, Akita
One bear approximately 1 m in body length was sighted. The bear departed to the east. It was 20 m from the nearest building.
Oga Noishi, Akita
One bear approximately 1 m in body length was sighted on the roadway. The bear left heading northwest. The nearest building was 100 m away.
Oga Noishi, Akita
Bear observed crossing the premises. Direction of travel unknown.
Oga Noishi, Akita
Around 00:20 on July 26, a bear was sighted in Noseki Obazawasita, Oga City, Akita Prefecture, and was seen moving.
Oga Noishi, Akita
A bear was sighted moving in Ogata, Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
A bear was sighted in Nosekihamada, Oga City, around 7:00 AM and was seen moving.
Oga Noishi, Akita
[Post] During a walk
Oga Noishi, Akita
Around 8:10 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Noshi Oosawa Shita, Oga City, Akita Prefecture.
Oga Noishi, Akita
Confirmed a bear crossing the premises. Direction of travel unknown.
Oga Noishi, Akita
A single cub about 50–60 cm in length tried to pass through the soybean field from the direction of the drainage channel, but noticed a grass trimmer and returned toward the drainage channel. Its destination is unknown.
Ogata, Akita
A cub about 50 cm long was moving toward the Shikawatari area.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
A cub about 50 cm was seen near the chapel.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
A cub about 50 cm long was running around within the residential area. It is likely the same individual that escaped toward the museum.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
Around 9:30 on 2026-07-14, one bear was sighted on a village road in Nishi 2-chome, Ōgata Village.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
Saw a bear about 50 cm in the brush near the gas station. It then moved toward the museum.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
A bear was sighted in Kita 1-chome, Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
While traveling on the road, a bear crossed and entered the brush.
Oga Fukumezawa, Akita
Around 3:25 PM on July 13, a bear was seen moving in Fukuisawa Yanashita, Oga City.
Oga Fukumezawa, Akita
Discovered bear tracks, thought to be a few days old, crossing the field toward the south.
Oga Noishi, Akita
Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Ogata, Akita.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 4.9 km route starts and ends around Ogata, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 7 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Ogata, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
