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Misawa to Towada Drive

Driving · High Risk · 57 km · 1h 30m · 2 stops · 16 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 10 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 57 km route runs from Misawa to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 20 hours ago near Towada, Aomori.

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

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Misawa, Aomori
High Risk 57 km 1h 30m 16 sightings within 5 km
Towada, Aomori

One cub ran into the brush.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·20 hours ago

I saw a cub crossing a wide two-lane road on the way from Lake Towada to Shingō Village. It seemed unsure and unable to cross the road easily, then ran into the mountain on the right.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 day ago

A bear was sighted in Okuze, Towada City, and was seen moving.

Towada, Aomori

News ·2 days ago
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While driving on the highway toward the Oirase side, I spotted a bear walking toward the road. It then ran toward us, so I drove straight forward through the area. The bear was in front of the two cars following me, but those two vehicles later avoided the bear and also passed safely. The bear's destination is unknown.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·3 days ago
Towada, Aomori

Observed one cub of unknown body length.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

One bear about 1.3 m crossed the road and ran up into the mountain.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

While heading from Sukayu toward Towada, about 200 meters past the golf course entrance a bear came out of the grass onto the road. A motorcycle was coming from the Towada side, so the bear immediately went back into the grass. I parked nearby and confirmed the bear through my window.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

One bear cub was observed behind the garbage collection area.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

It immediately ran off deeper into the forest.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

crossing National Route 102

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

While driving, collided with one bear. The bear then fled into the mountains to the east.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A cub was sighted in Fukamochi Ogawara, Towada City, heading into the forest.

Towada, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Fukumochi Okawara, Towada City.

Towada, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

Tourists riding a sightseeing bus witnessed (it)

Towada, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Towada, Aomori

A single bear cub was observed walking in the forested area. No human or property damage reported.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

A bear was sighted in Okuse, Towada City.

Towada, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
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Towada, Aomori
Total Distance: 57 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 with 2 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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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 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 20 hours ago near Towada, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 57 km route runs from Misawa to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 20 hours ago near Towada, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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