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Ne Castle to Cape Ōma Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 160 km · 1d 8h 38m · 2 stops · 29 sightings · Saved June 6, 2026 · Last updated 13 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 160 km route runs from Ne Castle to Cape Ōma within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 14 hours ago near Mutsu, Aomori.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (4)

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

Ne Castle
High Risk

Ne Castle

Aomori

1,152 incidents

Takase River
Low Risk

Takase River

Aomori

157 incidents

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park

Aomori

436 incidents

Cape Ōma
Low Risk

Cape Ōma

Aomori

408 incidents

Ne Castle
High Risk

Ne Castle

Aomori

1,152 incidents

Takase River
Low Risk

Takase River

Aomori

157 incidents

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park
Low Risk

Shimokita Hanto Quasi-National Park

Aomori

436 incidents

Cape Ōma
Low Risk

Cape Ōma

Aomori

408 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ne Castle, Aomori
High Risk 160 km 1d 8h 38m 29 sightings within 5 km

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·14 hours ago

(No information)

Mutsu Misatocho, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

One bear sighted

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago
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Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

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

Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago
Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Proceeding in the Yamate direction

Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago

(No information)

Mutsu Kuriyamacho, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago
Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

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

Mutsu Kamikawacho, Aomori

News ·6 days ago
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

(No information)

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

Official ·6 days ago
Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Kamishichikawa, Gonohe Town, Aomori on 2026-07-19 in the late afternoon.

Gonohe 上市川, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Mutsu Masagocho, Aomori

(No information)

Mutsu Masagocho, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

about 1 m

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Body length about 120 cm

Mutsu Matsumoricho, Aomori

1 week ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Was seen climbing a tree and looking around the surroundings.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

One bear was sighted around a gateball ground in Obuchinotsuke, Rokkasho Village.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Obuchi, Rokkasho Village.

Rokkasho 尾駮, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division

Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

No information

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

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

Mutsu, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Higashidori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

It was reported to have headed toward the seaside.

Mutsu Okunai, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Takayashiki, Ichikawa-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, around 17:25 on 2026-07-03.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

A bear (approximately 1.2 m in body length) was observed running away from west to east on National Route 45.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Mutsu, Aomori

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

Mutsu, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks 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 ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Cape Ōma, Aomori
Total Distance: 160 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 with 5 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, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 14 hours ago near Mutsu, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 160 km route runs from Ne Castle to Cape Ōma within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 14 hours ago near Mutsu, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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