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Aizumisato to Yanaizu Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 13 km · 50m · 3 stops · 3 sightings · Saved July 25, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 13 km route runs from Aizumisato to Yanaizu within Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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Aizumisato, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 8.3 km 35m 3 sightings within 5 km
Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima

On Tuesday, June 30 at around 11:50 a.m., on the Aizuwakamatsu–Mishima main prefectural road in Maenosawa Ko, Kubota, Yanaizu Town, a witness (male in his 40s) driving a vehicle spotted one bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing the road. The bear left into the mountain forest beside the road.

Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yanaizu Ikurano, Fukushima

A bear about 50 cm long was seen crossing the road on Aizu Pearl Line in Oyanagi Aza Doai Ko, Yanaizu Town.

Yanaizu Ikurano, Fukushima

News ·3 weeks ago
Yanaizu Oryu, Fukushima

On Monday, June 29 at approximately 5:50 p.m., on Aizu Pearl Line in Oaza Ōyanagi, Ōaza Ōyanagi Aza Michiawase Kō, Yanaizu Town, a witness (woman in her 40s) driving a vehicle observed a bear crossing the road (about 50 cm in body length). The bear then departed to the south.

Yanaizu Oryu, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Yanaizu, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 4.3 km 15m 3 sightings within 5 km
Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima

On Tuesday, June 30 at around 11:50 a.m., on the Aizuwakamatsu–Mishima main prefectural road in Maenosawa Ko, Kubota, Yanaizu Town, a witness (male in his 40s) driving a vehicle spotted one bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing the road. The bear left into the mountain forest beside the road.

Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
Yanaizu Ikurano, Fukushima

A bear about 50 cm long was seen crossing the road on Aizu Pearl Line in Oyanagi Aza Doai Ko, Yanaizu Town.

Yanaizu Ikurano, Fukushima

News ·3 weeks ago
Yanaizu Oryu, Fukushima

On Monday, June 29 at approximately 5:50 p.m., on Aizu Pearl Line in Oaza Ōyanagi, Ōaza Ōyanagi Aza Michiawase Kō, Yanaizu Town, a witness (woman in her 40s) driving a vehicle observed a bear crossing the road (about 50 cm in body length). The bear then departed to the south.

Yanaizu Oryu, Fukushima

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Yanaizu, Fukushima
Total Distance: 13 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 with 1 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 3 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 3 weeks ago near Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 13 km route runs from Aizumisato to Yanaizu within Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 3 weeks ago near Yanaizu Kubota, Fukushima. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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