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Noshiro Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 7.0 km · 1h 25m · 3 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 13, 2026 · Last updated 8 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 7.0 km route starts and ends around Noshiro, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Noshiro, Akita.

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

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Noshiro, Akita
High Risk 3.3 km 40m 15 sightings within 5 km
Noshiro, Akita

Around 17:50 on July 27, a bear was seen moving in Ochiai Nakanodai, Noshiro City.

Noshiro, Akita

News ·3 days ago
Noshiro, Akita

Came out of the grass, then went back into the grass.

Noshiro, Akita

Official ·3 days ago

A bear was sighted in Ogiita-Yotsuya, Noshiro City.

Noshiro, Akita

News ·3 days ago
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Noshiro, Akita

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Noshiro, Akita

Official ·3 days ago
Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

One bear was sighted. Its body length was about 1 meter, and the direction it fled is unknown.

Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

Official ·6 days ago
Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

One bear approximately 1.2 m was sighted. It fled into brush on the west side.

Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

Official ·6 days ago

At around 9:37 on July 24, a bear was sighted moving in Oda Obuchi, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture.

Noshiro Kairagefuchi, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Noshiro Omagari, Akita

From the Noshiro-Tomine Road, it entered the woods to the north.

Noshiro Omagari, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

Around 12:30 on July 19, one bear was seen moving in Hokkase Chikubōshi, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture.

Noshiro Honokise, Akita

News ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted moving in Unosawa, Noshiro City.

Noshiro 字中谷地, Akita

News ·2 weeks ago

(Posted) Went up the mountain

Noshiro 字中谷地, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 10:35 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Kairibuchi Shiotezawa, Noshiro City, Akita, and was seen moving.

Noshiro, Akita

News ·2 weeks ago

A single bear of unknown length ran away from west to east.

Noshiro Ogida, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

Observed one bear next to the shed. It fled into the woods to the north.

Noshiro Tsurugata, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

While driving from Noshiro Minami toward Noshiro Higashi interchange, a bear slowly came out from the bushes on the opposite side of the road partway onto the roadway, then slowly returned to the original bushes.

Noshiro 字塞ノ神, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Noshiro, Akita
High Risk 3.6 km 45m 12 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Ogiita-Yotsuya, Noshiro City.

Noshiro, Akita

News ·3 days ago
Noshiro, Akita

【Post】

Noshiro, Akita

Official ·3 days ago
Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

One bear was sighted. Its body length was about 1 meter, and the direction it fled is unknown.

Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

Official ·6 days ago
Show 9 more
Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

One bear approximately 1.2 m was sighted. It fled into brush on the west side.

Noshiro Miyanomae, Akita

Official ·6 days ago

At around 9:37 on July 24, a bear was sighted moving in Oda Obuchi, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture.

Noshiro Kairagefuchi, Akita

News ·1 week ago
Noshiro Omagari, Akita

From the Noshiro-Tomine Road, it entered the woods to the north.

Noshiro Omagari, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted moving in Unosawa, Noshiro City.

Noshiro 字中谷地, Akita

News ·2 weeks ago

(Posted) Went up the mountain

Noshiro 字中谷地, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

Around 10:35 on 2026-07-13, a bear was sighted in Kairibuchi Shiotezawa, Noshiro City, Akita, and was seen moving.

Noshiro, Akita

News ·2 weeks ago

A single bear of unknown length ran away from west to east.

Noshiro Ogida, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

Observed one bear next to the shed. It fled into the woods to the north.

Noshiro Tsurugata, Akita

Official ·2 weeks ago

While driving from Noshiro Minami toward Noshiro Higashi interchange, a bear slowly came out from the bushes on the opposite side of the road partway onto the roadway, then slowly returned to the original bushes.

Noshiro 字塞ノ神, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Noshiro, Akita
Total Distance: 7.0 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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

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Fire/Ambulance

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Noshiro, Akita.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 7.0 km route starts and ends around Noshiro, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Noshiro, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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