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Nikaho to Yuza Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 31 km · 7h 10m · 2 stops · 28 sightings · Saved July 13, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 31 km route runs from Nikaho to Yuza, passing through Akita and Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 28 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 Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita.

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

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1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Akita, Yamagata.

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635 incidents

Kisakata
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Akita

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Nikaho, Akita
High Risk 31 km 7h 10m 28 sightings within 5 km
Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

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Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

Spotted a bear in the rice field in front of the house. Body length about 1 m.

Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Hirasawa, Akita

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Nikaho Hirasawa, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
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Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

While driving, I saw one bear crossing the road. Body length about 1 meter.

Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

At around 9:05 on July 20, a bear was seen moving in Mitsumori Unohama, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture.

Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho Hirasawa, Akita

Around 9:30 on 2026-07-20, a bear was sighted in Hirasawa Omizuguchi, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture.

Nikaho Hirasawa, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

A bear was sighted in Hirasawa Maeyachi, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture.

Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita

News ·1 week ago

Observed one bear crossing the grounds of Kinpu Junior High School, heading toward the forest on the south side.

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Konoura, Akita

Ran into the mountain

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was seen moving in Kinoura Jūninomae, Nikaho City.

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

One bear was sighted crossing National Route 7 from the industrial park side toward the seaside. Body length approximately 1 meter.

Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

Around 3:10 PM on July 19, a bear was sighted in Tateishi, Kisakata-machi, Nikaho City.

Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

A bear was sighted in Daimonsaki, Kisakata-machi, Nikaho City.

Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

Observed one bear in the brush on the Tsuruha side from the Nemuno Hill observation deck.

Nikaho 大塩越, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Maesawa, Akita

While driving, (we) observed one bear crossing National Route 7 from the Hamanasu side of the Onsen Recreation Center and heading toward the seaside.

Nikaho Maesawa, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

[Post] Crossing the road leisurely

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Konoura, Akita

While mowing the grass, I observed one bear heading toward the forest. Body length about 1 m.

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

Observed one bear moving from the woods behind Torinagane Children's Park toward the Mitake Shrine side. Body length about 1 m.

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

Around 8:40 on 2026-07-19, a bear was sighted in Kanoura Toricho-nene, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture.

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

News ·1 week ago

A bear was seen moving around in Kono Shitaya-chi, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, around 13:15 on July 19.

Nikaho Maesawa, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho Konoura, Akita

A bear was sighted in Kanoura Sasamori, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, around 12:30 on 2026-07-19.

Nikaho Konoura, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Nikaho Tobi, Akita

The bear headed north along the road and fled into the pine grove.

Nikaho Tobi, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Tobi, Akita

Observed one bear moving from the campsite toward the forest. Body length approximately 1 m.

Nikaho Tobi, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Kurokawa, Akita

While driving, I observed one bear moving from left to right. Body length approximately 1 m.

Nikaho Kurokawa, Akita

Official ·1 week ago
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Kodaki, Akita

A bear was sighted in Kotakihamamichi, Kisakatamachi, Nikaho City.

Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Kodaki, Akita

News ·2 weeks ago
Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Kodaki, Akita

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Nikaho Kisakatamachi-Kodaki, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nikaho 鳥屋森, Akita

Saw a bear crossing from right to left while driving. Body length approximately 1 m.

Nikaho 鳥屋森, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted moving in Yokoyama, Kisakata-machi, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture.

Nikaho 鳥屋森, Akita

News ·3 weeks ago
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Yuza, Yamagata
Total Distance: 31 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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

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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, 28 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 Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 31 km route runs from Nikaho to Yuza, passing through Akita and Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 28 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 Nikaho Mitsumori, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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