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Mutsu to Higashidori Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 32 km · 6h 32m · 2 stops · 19 sightings · Saved June 21, 2026 · Last updated 20 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 32 km route runs from Mutsu to Higashidori within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 23 hours ago near Mutsu Junibayashi, Aomori.

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

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Mutsu, Aomori
High Risk 32 km 6h 32m 19 sightings within 5 km

(No information)

Mutsu Junibayashi, Aomori

Official ·23 hours ago

(No information)

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

One bear sighted crossing the road.

Higashidori Gamanosawa, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago
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One bear sighted.

Higashidori Mena, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Menakakabata, Higashidori Village, around 17:15 on July 27.

Higashidori Mena, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Observed two bears.

Higashidori Gamanosawa, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Mutsu Misatocho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Three bears were sitting by the side of the road.

Higashidori Gamanosawa, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 8:40 a.m. on 2026-07-21, a bear was sighted in Kamanosawa, Higashidoori Village, Aomori Prefecture.

Higashidori Gamanosawa, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

It (the animal/person) went toward the mountainside.

Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Proceeding in the Yamate direction

Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

On 2026-07-20 morning, one bear was seen moving in Yanagimachi, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture.

Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Mutsu Masagocho, Aomori

(No information)

Mutsu Masagocho, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

about 1 m

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

Body length about 120 cm

Mutsu Matsumoricho, Aomori

3 weeks ago

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago

Around 9:00 on July 10, a bear was sighted in Tanabu Shimodaira, Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture.

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·1 month ago
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Higashidori, Aomori
Total Distance: 32 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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, 19 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 23 hours ago near Mutsu Junibayashi, 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 32 km route runs from Mutsu to Higashidori within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 23 hours ago near Mutsu Junibayashi, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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