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Sakata Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 22 km · 4h 13m · 2 stops · 16 sightings · Saved May 27, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 22 km route starts and ends around Sakata, passing through Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sakata 生石, Yamagata.

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

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Sakata, Yamagata
High Risk 22 km 4h 13m 16 sightings within 5 km
Sakata 生石, Yamagata

Environment: Farmland / Size: Juvenile

Sakata 生石, Yamagata

Official ·4 days ago
Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata

An adult bear was sighted in a field in Sakanobe-Shinden, Sakata City, and the field owner reported it to police.

Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata

News ·4 days ago

Environment: Farmland / Size: Adult

Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata

Official ·4 days ago
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Sakata 黒森, Yamagata

Environment: Near houses / Size: Adult

Sakata 黒森, Yamagata

Official ·5 days ago
Sakata 上北目, Yamagata

Environment: Farmland / Size: Unknown

Sakata 上北目, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
Sakata 市条, Yamagata

Environment: Forest / Size: Unknown

Sakata 市条, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago

Environment: Farmland / Size: Adult

Sakata 南平沢, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago

Environment: farmland / Size: unknown

Sakata 山谷, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago

Environment: Road / Size: Adult

Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago

Environment: Road / Size: Adult

Sakata 十里塚, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sakata 黒森, Yamagata

A bear was sighted in Kuromori, Sakata City.

Sakata 黒森, Yamagata

News ·2 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Sakata 黒森, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Sakata 広岡新田, Yamagata

Official ·3 weeks ago

Observed one bear (body length 1 m) crossing the road northward in front of the Ibarashinden Sand Dune Field Production Management Association Center. / Size: adult

Tsuruoka 茨新田, Yamagata

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata

Official ·3 weeks ago

Size: Adult

Sakata 坂野辺新田, Yamagata

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Sakata, Yamagata
Total Distance: 22 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 9:00 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

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

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, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sakata 生石, Yamagata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 9:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 22 km route starts and ends around Sakata, passing through Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sakata 生石, Yamagata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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