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This 143 km route runs from Port of Miyako to Mount Hachimantai, passing through Iwate and Akita. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
A bear was sighted in Sakiyama 7-chiwari, Miyako City.
Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate
One large animal believed to be a bear the size of a large dog was sighted.
Morioka, Iwate
One bear was sighted on a municipal road in Noda 9-chome, Hachimantai City.
Hachimantai 野駄, Iwate
On July 30, a bear was sighted in Itaya, Miyako City.
Miyako Matsuyama, Iwate
While driving in heavy rain, a bear about 1 meter long appeared; when it noticed us it immediately hid.
Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate
Adult black bear on the road.
Hachimantai 緑ガ丘, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Kanan 1-chome, Miyako City.
Miyako Sokei, Iwate
On July 19 at midday, a bear was sighted in Matsuyama, Miyako City, Iwate.
Miyako Matsuyama, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Yamaguchi 2-chome, Miyako City, Iwate.
Miyako Yamaguchi, Iwate
A bear was sighted in Hikime, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture on July 15.
Miyako Hikime, Iwate
One beehive box at the apiary beside the house was missing. Bear footprints and paw prints were found nearby.
Morioka, Iwate
Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 143 km route runs from Port of Miyako to Mount Hachimantai, passing through Iwate and Akita. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Miyako Sakiyama, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
