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Oirase River to Towada Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 20 km · 4h 5m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved June 15, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 20 km route runs from Oirase River to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori.

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

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Oirase River
High Risk

Oirase River

Aomori

717 incidents

Oirase River
High Risk

Oirase River

Aomori

717 incidents

Route Timeline

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Oirase River, Aomori
High Risk 20 km 4h 5m 15 sightings within 5 km
Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori

Left heading west.

Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori

Official ·9 hours ago

Sighted in a field

Towada, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago

One bear over 1 meter in length moving east

Towada Denpoji, Aomori

Official ·4 days ago
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Around 10:45 on 2026-06-11, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Denshoji, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. No damage has been confirmed.

Towada Denpoji, Aomori

News ·5 days ago
Towada Osaka, Aomori

Sighted one bear of unknown body length.

Towada Osaka, Aomori

Official ·5 days ago

Crossing the road from the Nomura Horticulture Farm side toward the mountain side

Gonohe 大工窪, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Crossed in front of the car while driving.

Towada, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Crossed in front of my car while I was driving.

Gonohe 大工窪, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

Around 4:20 PM on June 5, a bear was seen moving in Kamichikawa Zenrō, Gonohe Town.

Gonohe, Aomori

News ·1 week ago

No information

Oirase, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Kayanomae, Oirase town.

Oirase, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

One bear was sighted at Takayashiki Rural Park in Takamori, Ichikawa-cho, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

No information

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

At around 6:40 AM on May 18, 2026, a single bear was sighted near 200 meters south of the Lawson Hachinohe Tagadai 1-chome store in Tagadai 1-chome, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture.

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

News ·1 month ago

No information

Hachinohe Ichikawamachi, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Towada, Aomori
Total Distance: 20 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 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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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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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 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 20 km route runs from Oirase River to Towada within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 9 hours ago near Rokunohe Shimoyoshita, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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