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Oirase River Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 1.7 km · 17m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved July 2, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 1.7 km route starts and ends around Oirase River, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 8 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 Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori.

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 (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Aomori.

Oirase River
High Risk

Oirase River

Aomori

770 incidents

Oirase River
High Risk

Oirase River

Aomori

770 incidents

Route Timeline

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Oirase River, Aomori
Moderate Risk 1.7 km 17m 8 sightings within 5 km
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

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Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Takayashiki, Ichikawa-cho, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, around 17:25 on 2026-07-03.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

A bear (approximately 1.2 m in body length) was observed running away from west to east on National Route 45.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
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Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe, Aomori

Around 17:10 on June 24, a bear was sighted in Shimogari, Ichikawamachi, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Spotted while passing by in a vehicle and reported. Body size is large. Direction of travel unknown.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

No information

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Was coming in and out of the woods. Approximately 50 cm in body length, presumed to be a cub.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Oirase River, Aomori
Total Distance: 1.7 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 with 4 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 8 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 Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 1.7 km route starts and ends around Oirase River, passing through Aomori. In the past 30 days, 8 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 Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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