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Takko to Ne Castle Drive

Driving · High Risk · 38 km · 54m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved July 25, 2026 · Last updated 9 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 38 km route runs from Takko to Ne Castle within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Ne Castle
Moderate Risk

Ne Castle

Aomori

1,154 incidents

Ne Castle
Moderate Risk

Ne Castle

Aomori

1,154 incidents

Route Timeline

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Takko, Aomori
High Risk 38 km 54m 13 sightings within 5 km

While driving on National Route 4 toward Towada, a bear appeared from the mountains on the uphill side of the opposing lane, then returned back into the mountains.

Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori

Official ·2 days ago

Saw one bear cub enter the woods

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

No information

Hachinohe, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Spotted a bear near the Hachiman shrine. Body length unknown.

Gonohe 浅水, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

(No information)

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

Sighting report of one bear cub [Source] Hachinohe City Crisis Management Division

Hachinohe Nejo, Aomori

2 weeks ago
Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

A bear was sighted in Nejō, Hachinohe City.

Hachinohe Kamikumicho, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago

A cub was seen while driving. It then went down into the ravine.

Takko Somai, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Report from a citizen [Issued by Hachinohe City]

Hachinohe Shiriuchimachi, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takko, Aomori

One bear was sighted near a road in Tago, Tago Town.

Takko, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago
Takko, Aomori

Spotted a bear while driving a car.

Takko, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori

A bear was sighted moving in Kembiyoshi Tsutsuminoue, Nanbu Town.

Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

While driving, witnessed a bear running westward from beneath the guardrail.

Nanbu Torato, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ne Castle, Aomori
Total Distance: 38 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 12:00 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

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, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 38 km route runs from Takko to Ne Castle within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nanbu Kenyoshi, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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