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This 323 m route starts and ends around Odate, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 22 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 Odate Higashidai, Akita.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Driver sighted one bear (body length 1.0 m) / Direction of travel: southeast / Approximately 100 m to the nearest residence
Odate Higashidai, Akita
[Report] While driving, a bear crossed the road. It headed from the Sannoudai area toward Tatsumi-cho.
Odate, Akita
Driver sighted three bears (sizes unknown; one adult, two cubs) / traveling eastward / approximately 150 m west of the former Hanaoka gymnasium
Odate, Akita
[Post] A bear cub walking through the rice paddy
Odate Niida, Akita
A bear was spotted moving in Niida Terago, Odate City, Akita.
Odate Niida, Akita
A bear was sighted moving in Karasawa Sannōdai, Ōdate City, around 06:25 on 2026-07-27.
Odate, Akita
[Report] Moved from the garden in front of the apartment, crossed the road, and went to the east side.
Odate, Akita
[Post] Spotted a cub about 0.7 m tall in the rice field behind Shimokawa Community Center. It ran toward the Yoneshiro River.
Odate, Akita
Nearby residents sighted two bears (each approximately 0.5 m in body length). Direction of travel: north. Approximately 10 m to the nearest facility.
Odate, Akita
Driver sighted one bear (body length 0.5 m) / direction of travel: north / approximately 80 m to nearest residence
Odate, Akita
Driver spotted one bear (body length 1.0 m) / heading south / approximately 20 m from the nearest house
Odate Kamidaino, Akita
[Report] Information from a neighborhood association was circulated during a police patrol. A bear crossed the roads in this area and reportedly headed toward the Suikouen direction.
Odate Kamidaino, Akita
A nearby resident sighted one bear (approximately 1.0 m in body length) / direction of travel unknown / about 10 m from the nearest facility
Odate Kamidaino, Akita
[Post] The school sent a safety alert via its app saying police spotted a bear at the Jukai Dome parking lot. The exact location within the parking lot was not specified. They moved toward the Takumi Arena side and the police will be patrolling until around 7:00. It’s not been updated on Kumadasu, so I’m posting this.
Odate Kamidaino, Akita
[Report] One 50 cm long cub sighted; direction of travel unknown. 10 meters to nearest building.
Odate Kamidaino, Akita
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Odate, Akita
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Odate Ipponsugi, Akita
A bear was sighted in Ipponsugi, Ōdate City, Akita on 2026-07-14 in the late afternoon.
Odate Ipponsugi, Akita
A nearby resident sighted one bear (body length about 1.0 m). Direction of travel unknown. Approximately 10 m from the nearest house.
Odate Mochita, Akita
Around 8:20 on 2026-07-12, a bear was sighted in Mochida 2-chome, Odate City, Akita Prefecture.
Odate Mochita, Akita
[Report] A one-meter-tall bear was in the backyard behind a house. It ran off into the woods.
Odate, Akita
A nearby resident sighted one bear (body length approx. 1.0 m) / direction of travel: east / about 10 m from the nearest house
Odate, Akita
Peak activity at 17:00 with 4 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 22 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 Odate Higashidai, Akita.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 323 m route starts and ends around Odate, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 22 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 Odate Higashidai, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
