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Misawa to Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park Drive

Driving · High Risk · 129 km · 2h 36m · 2 stops · 16 sightings · Saved May 22, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 129 km route runs from Misawa to Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mutsu, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aomori.

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park

Aomori

436 incidents

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park

Aomori

436 incidents

Route Timeline

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Misawa, Aomori
High Risk 129 km 2h 36m 16 sightings within 5 km

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

(No information)

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

It was reported to have headed toward the seaside.

Mutsu Okunai, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago
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Mutsu, Aomori

A bear was sighted on the road in front of a residence. Size unknown.

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Mutsu, Aomori

Around 7:40 a.m. on June 30, one bear was sighted on the road in front of a house in Ueno, Ohata-machi, Mutsu City.

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

(No information)

Mutsu Sekine, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in Sekine, Mutsu City.

Mutsu Sekine, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

Crossed (went) across the intersection

Rokkasho 鷹架, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mutsu, Aomori

(No information)

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mutsu Nakanosawa, Aomori

about 70 cm

Mutsu Nakanosawa, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

1 meter

Mutsu Sekine, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

A bear was sighted in Sekine-Kitasekine, Mutsu City, around 11:40 on June 13.

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·1 month ago

Crosses the road, about just under 1 m (in front)

Mutsu Misatocho, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
Mutsu Ohatamachi, Aomori

(No information)

Mutsu Ohatamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park, Aomori
Total Distance: 129 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 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

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, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mutsu, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 129 km route runs from Misawa to Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Mutsu, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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