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Owani Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 3.0 km · 37m · 3 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 11, 2026 · Last updated 22 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 3.0 km route starts and ends around Owani, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 12 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 Hirosaki, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Route Timeline

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Owani, Aomori
High Risk 1.4 km 16m 12 sightings within 5 km

[Posted in Hirosaki City] Sighted one cub crossing the road on the east side of Daibutsu Park and moving east (toward the riverbed).

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago

One bear was sighted in Kuradate Kawayada, Owani Town.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

Proceeding toward Kuradate, Muraoka direction

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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One bear was sighted moving in Kuradate Kawarada, Ōwani Town, Aomori Prefecture.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Sighted near the greenhouse in the south-side field

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Owani Kuradate, Aomori

A single bear approximately 1 m in body length was observed in a mountainside field.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted crossing the expressway south of Ajara Parking Area on the Tohoku Expressway in Karunushi, Owani Town.

Owani Karouji, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Owani Nijikai, Aomori

One bear was sighted in Nijigai, Owani Town, and ran from the road toward the mountains.

Owani Nijikai, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

While driving on the single road toward Ajarano Forest Campground, it crossed the road from the left and entered the hillside on the right.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

I was driving from Ōwani toward Karatake when a bear ran from the right and crossed to the left.

Owani Komaki, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

One bear cub ran from west to east.

Owani, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

Around 06:00 on May 29, one bear was seen moving in Owani Shutchosawa, Owani Town, Aomori.

Owani Nijikai, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
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Owani, Aomori
High Risk 1.6 km 20m 12 sightings within 5 km

[Posted in Hirosaki City] Sighted one cub crossing the road on the east side of Daibutsu Park and moving east (toward the riverbed).

Hirosaki, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago

One bear was sighted in Kuradate Kawayada, Owani Town.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

Proceeding toward Kuradate, Muraoka direction

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Show 9 more

One bear was sighted moving in Kuradate Kawarada, Ōwani Town, Aomori Prefecture.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Sighted near the greenhouse in the south-side field

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Owani Kuradate, Aomori

A single bear approximately 1 m in body length was observed in a mountainside field.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted crossing the expressway south of Ajara Parking Area on the Tohoku Expressway in Karunushi, Owani Town.

Owani Karouji, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Owani Nijikai, Aomori

One bear was sighted in Nijigai, Owani Town, and ran from the road toward the mountains.

Owani Nijikai, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

While driving on the single road toward Ajarano Forest Campground, it crossed the road from the left and entered the hillside on the right.

Owani Kuradate, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

I was driving from Ōwani toward Karatake when a bear ran from the right and crossed to the left.

Owani Komaki, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

One bear cub ran from west to east.

Owani, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

Around 06:00 on May 29, one bear was seen moving in Owani Shutchosawa, Owani Town, Aomori.

Owani Nijikai, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
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Owani, Aomori
Total Distance: 3.0 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 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, 12 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 Hirosaki, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 3.0 km route starts and ends around Owani, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 12 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 Hirosaki, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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