This 37.6 km route from Oga to Noshiro crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 6 days ago near Ogata 字西野, Akita; the location sits about 9.1 km from the start of the route and 1.3 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Noshiro Asanai, Akita, sitting about 32.0 km from the start and 533 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
[Post] Spotted near bridge construction site. Moving toward the Noshiro direction.
Ogata 字西野, Akita
One bear sighted. It ran into the woods to the west. Body length about 1 m.
Noshiro Furodai, Akita
At about 23:30 on May 1, 2026, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted on a municipal road in Furodai, Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture by a man in his 20s who was driving. According to the Noshiro police, the nearest house was about 10 meters away, and the police warned residents to be cautious.
Noshiro Furodai, Akita
Observed one bear with a body length of 50 cm. The bear left toward the southeast. Tracks were present. It was 10 meters from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Tayazawa, Akita
Around 18:00 on May 1, 2026, an approximately 50 cm long bear was seen in a rice field in Tatekizawa, Wakimotodayazawa, Oga City, Akita Prefecture by an elderly woman in her 80s living nearby. The bear was about 10 meters from a residence, and the Oga police warned local residents to be careful.
Oga Wakimoto-Tayazawa, Akita
While driving, a single bear about 1 m in body length was sighted on the road. Its direction of travel is unknown. It was 20 m from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Tominaga, Akita
[Report] While driving, I spotted one bear about 1 meter long on the grounds of a private house. It ran into the brush and its whereabouts are unknown. It was 10 meters from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita
body length unknown
Mitane Okuchi, Akita
Walking on the road, it ran off into the fields. A fairly large individual.
Mitane, Akita
One bear was sighted near Keirin Shrine. Body length approximately 50 cm. Direction it fled is unknown.
Noshiro, Akita
Oga Futto, Akita
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Ogata 字西野, Akita
Sighted on the grounds of a house near the shrine. Body length unknown. Afterwards entered the bamboo grove behind the house.
Mitane Ashizaki, Akita
[Report] From the sighting point it crossed the road toward the elementary school side and entered the school grounds or toward the playground. It was a momentary event. I confirmed it from inside a car parked on the road about 80 meters away. The body seemed to be about 1 meter (long). Afterwards it moved closer to the playground; I scanned from inside the car but could not find the bear.
Ogata 字中央, Akita
Noshiro Kashikodokoro, Akita
Witnessed one bear about 1 m in length. Direction in which it fled is unknown.
Noshiro Togawamukai, Akita
One 1-meter bear sighted. It went east.
Noshiro Asanai, Akita
On the way back from Nakashoku Ōkuchi Farm.
Mitane Okuchi, Akita
[Post] While driving from Oga City toward Noshiro City, I witnessed something crossing the road.
Mitane Okuchi, Akita
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Noshiro Kaieizaka, Akita
It was lying on the riverbank, then entered the river and swam away. I think it was swimming in the Yoneshiro River.
Noshiro, Akita
About 1 meter in length; it had stuck its head out from the Wind Pine Grove but went back into the grove.
Noshiro Kaieizaka, Akita
Witnessed a bear-like animal near Ochiai Bridge moving along the road toward the Yoneshiro River. Body length unknown.
Noshiro, Akita
Body length unknown. Headed north.
Mitane Ukawa, Akita
Length unknown. Headed west along a farm road.
Mitane Kawashiri, Akita
At around 10:40 on April 17, 2026, a resident in his 90s at Kawashiri, Kumayashiki, Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, saw a bear about 1.5 meters long crossing a farm road. According to the Noshiro police, the nearest house was about 20 meters away; police patrols are monitoring the area by patrol car and advising residents to be cautious.
Mitane Kawashiri, Akita
Peak activity at 10:00 with 4 incidents
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Over the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 6 days ago near Ogata 字西野, Akita; the location sits about 9.1 km from the start of the route and 1.3 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 37.6 km route from Oga to Noshiro crosses Akita. Over the past 30 days, 26 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 6 days ago near Ogata 字西野, Akita; the location sits about 9.1 km from the start of the route and 1.3 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Noshiro Asanai, Akita, sitting about 32.0 km from the start and 533 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
