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Misawa to Towada Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 42 km · 8h 9m · 2 stops · 10 sightings · Saved May 19, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 42 km route runs from Misawa to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Towada, Aomori.

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

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Misawa, Aomori
High Risk 42 km 8h 9m 10 sightings within 5 km

Moved north

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

I saw one bear about one meter in body length crossing from north to south.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Crossed the road and went into the brush

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Towada Fujishima, Aomori

One cub sighted. No damage reported.

Towada Fujishima, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was spotted moving in Sawada, Towada City.

Towada, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

While driving on Mt. Takamori I spotted a large black object in a wide meadow. I got out to check and it moved, so I recognized it as a bear. A few minutes later, when I came back down, it was gone.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Captured by a sensor camera

Towada, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tohoku 大浦, Aomori

One adult bear sighted in a prefab building near the facility.

Tohoku 大浦, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Witnessed a bear about 1 m tall.

Towada Fukamochi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Entered the mountain to the north.

Towada Okuse, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Towada, Aomori
Total Distance: 42 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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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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, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Towada, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 42 km route runs from Misawa to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Towada, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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