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Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 6.1 km · 1h 3m · 8 stops · 3 sightings · Saved June 17, 2026 · Last updated 5 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 6.1 km route starts and ends around Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Iwate.

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
Moderate Risk

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

Iwate

701 incidents

Chūson-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Chūson-ji Temple

Iwate

748 incidents

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
Moderate Risk

Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

Iwate

701 incidents

Chūson-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Chūson-ji Temple

Iwate

748 incidents

Route Timeline

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Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, Iwate
Low Risk 977 m No incidents
1
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, Iwate
Low Risk 867 m 13m No incidents
2
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, Iwate
Moderate Risk 1.5 km 20m 3 sightings within 5 km

Witnessed one adult bear entering the mountain to the south from the household premises.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Official ·1 week ago
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Observed one bear heading south on the prefectural road from Ainazawa toward Nagane.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

A bear was sighted in Maesawa Ainosawa, Oshu City.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
3
Chūson-ji Temple, Iwate
Moderate Risk 369 m 5m 3 sightings within 5 km

Witnessed one adult bear entering the mountain to the south from the household premises.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Official ·1 week ago
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Observed one bear heading south on the prefectural road from Ainazawa toward Nagane.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

A bear was sighted in Maesawa Ainosawa, Oshu City.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
4
Chūson-ji Temple, Iwate
Moderate Risk 1.1 km 14m 3 sightings within 5 km

Witnessed one adult bear entering the mountain to the south from the household premises.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Official ·1 week ago
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Observed one bear heading south on the prefectural road from Ainazawa toward Nagane.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

A bear was sighted in Maesawa Ainosawa, Oshu City.

Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate

News ·2 weeks ago
5
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, Iwate
Low Risk 724 m 7m No incidents
6
Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, Iwate
Low Risk 530 m 5m No incidents
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Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, Iwate
Total Distance: 6.1 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 with 1 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, 3 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 Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate.

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 6.1 km route starts and ends around Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 3 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 Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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