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This 2.4 km route runs from Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land to Chūson-ji Temple within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 4 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 衣川日向, Iwate.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Around 10:05 on 2026-06-11, one bear was sighted in Maesawa Ropponmatsu, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture.
Ōshū 衣川日向, Iwate
Witnessed one adult bear entering the mountain to the south from the household premises.
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate
Observed one bear heading south on the prefectural road from Ainazawa toward Nagane.
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Maesawa Ainosawa, Oshu City.
Ōshū Maesawa, Iwate
Peak activity at 9:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 4 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 衣川日向, Iwate.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 2.4 km route runs from Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land to Chūson-ji Temple within Iwate. In the past 30 days, 4 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 衣川日向, Iwate. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
