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Semboku Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 6.1 km · 9m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved June 23, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
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Safety Summary

This 6.1 km route starts and ends around Semboku, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Senboku, Akita.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Semboku, Akita
Moderate Risk 6.1 km 9m 6 sightings within 5 km
Senboku, Akita

[Report] One young Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) was on National Route 194 on the Komagatake side. It noticed the passing cars and returned to the mountain.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·5 days ago
Senboku Tazawako-Obonai, Akita

In the rice field, about 1 m in body length, moving away toward the south (where houses are located). Approximately 20 m from the nearest home.

Senboku Tazawako-Obonai, Akita

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted moving in Tazawako Obonai-machi Tada, Senboku City, around 8:45 a.m.

Senboku, Akita

News ·1 week ago
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Senboku, Akita

A mother and cub bear crossed the road from west to east. Their body lengths were about 1 m and about 0.3 m, respectively. They departed heading east. The nearest building is approximately 500 m away.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago
Senboku, Akita

A mother and cub crossed the road from west to east. Their body lengths were about 1 m and about 0.3 m, respectively. They left heading east. They were approximately 500 m from nearby buildings.

Senboku, Akita

Official ·3 weeks ago

Body length approximately 50 cm, direction of departure unknown, distance to the building approximately 10 m

Senboku, Akita

Official ·1 month ago
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Semboku, Akita
Total Distance: 6.1 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

110
Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Semboku → Akita Museum of Art

Semboku → Akita Museum of Art

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Semboku → Akita Museum of Art

Semboku → Akita Museum of Art

4 stops · 10 hours ago

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 6 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 5 days ago near Senboku, Akita.

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 6.1 km route starts and ends around Semboku, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Senboku, Akita. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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