This 129 km route runs from Misawa to Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Rokkasho 倉内, Aomori.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
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Three bears were reported sighted near the village organic compost center in Kuranai Imogasaki, Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture, at around 10:00 on May 21, 2026.
Rokkasho 倉内, Aomori
At around 12:15 PM on May 19, 2026, a single bear approximately 70 cm in length was sighted near the water purification plant in the Chitose area of Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture, according to the village announcement.
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori
Around 8:10 a.m. on May 10, 2026, one bear was sighted in the woodland north of Misawa Park in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture.
Misawa Inuotose, Aomori
At around 08:10 on May 10, 2026, one bear was sighted in Shinmachi 4-chome and around Misawa Park in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture.
Misawa Furumakiyama, Aomori
Around 08:00 on the 7th, one bear was sighted near the Kaneya Industrial Park in Kaneya, Rokunohe Town, Aomori Prefecture. The article does not report any injuries or damage.
Rokunohe, Aomori
A single bear was sighted along Prefectural Route 25 in the Toyohara area of Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture, around 11:50 AM on April 28, 2026.
Rokkasho Takahoko, Aomori
At around 15:30 on April 24, 2026, one bear was sighted near the former Fureai Shoyo-kan in Inuarase, Rokunohe Town, Aomori Prefecture.
Rokunohe, Aomori
Peak activity at 8:00 with 3 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Rokkasho 倉内, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 129 km route runs from Misawa to Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Rokkasho 倉内, Aomori. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
