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This 89 km route runs from Semboku to Kitaakita within Akita. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 hours ago near Senboku Kakunodatemachi, Akita.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
One bear approximately 1 m in body length was sighted and left heading north. Distance to the residence was about 10 m.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi, Akita
A bear was sighted in Kakunodate-machi Yamatani Kawasaki Ueno, Senboku City, Akita, around 18:50 on May 23.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kawara, Akita
[Post] Spotted while farming
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kawara, Akita
I witnessed a single bear about 1 meter in length moving from the municipal road toward Yonaizawa Shrine. It came to within about 5 meters of a nearby house.
Kitaakita Yonaizawa, Akita
At around 11:40 a.m. on May 21, 2026, a man passing by spotted a bear about 1 meter long in roadside grass in Kurozawa, Yonaizawa, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. According to the Kitaakita Police, the nearest house is about 20 meters away, and the police have warned residents to be careful.
Kitaakita Yonaizawa, Akita
A 1-meter-long bear was sighted on a city road, about 20 meters from a house.
Kitaakita Yonaizawa, Akita
A bear was loitering in front of a house entrance. Body length approximately 1.5 m. Direction of departure unknown. Distance to the house about 1 m.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kawara, Akita
A bear was sighted moving in Kakunodatemachi Kawaranakakawara, Senboku City, around 6:00 AM on 2026-05-21.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kawara, Akita
[Post] There is one adult bear in the forest
Senboku Kakunodatemachi, Akita
Observed one bear about 1 meter in body length heading from the river, across rice fields and railroad tracks, toward the mountain. About 200 meters from nearby houses.
Kitaakita Ani-Yoshida, Akita
Spotted one bear about 0.5 m in body length near the gazebo in the riverside park.
Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita
Was walking near a house from the railroad tracks, body length about 1.2 m, direction of departure unknown. Distance to the house approximately 2 m.
Senboku Nishikicho-Koyamada, Akita
While driving toward the Kakunodate area, a bear about 1.2 m in body length crossed the road from left to right. It departed heading north and was about 100 m from the nearest house.
Senboku Nishikicho-Saimyoji, Akita
Bear sighted walking near the hall. Body length about 1 m. Departed toward the northwest. Distance to the building about 5 m.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kawara, Akita
Observed one cub about 50 cm long remaining in a tree. Approximately 30 meters from nearby houses. Later departed to the west.
Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita
A bear was near Kojoyama Park. Body length about 1 m. Distance to the nearest buildings about 200 m. Walked off toward the west.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi, Akita
Body length about 1 m, distance to the house about 200 m, direction of departure unknown.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Yamayakawasaki, Akita
Body length about 1.2 m. It came down from the mountain, walked near the garbage collection area, and then returned toward the mountain.
Senboku Tazawako-Komatsu, Akita
At around 12:55 PM on May 11, 2026, a woman in her 40s driving in Tazawako Komatsu Aza Jomawari, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, spotted a bear about 1.2 meters long on a municipal road.
Senboku Tazawako-Komatsu, Akita
Sighted near the area where the bypass to National Route 46 (toward Akita) ascends. Body length about 1 m. Direction of departure unknown.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kumoshikari, Akita
Spotted a bear cub in the bushes by the roadside. Mother bear was not seen.
Senboku, Akita
[Report] Came down from the mountain, passed through a rice field, and headed toward the Komatagawabase. An adult approximately 1.5 m (in size).
Kitaakita Komata, Akita
Witnessed one bear about 1 m in body length in a grassy area near Komatagawa. Approximately 50 m from nearby houses. After that, it headed toward a cemetery to the southwest and left the area.
Kitaakita Komata, Akita
Observed two bears about 0.5 m in length and one bear about 1 m in length. Direction of departure unknown. Approximately 100 m from nearby houses.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Sonoda, Akita
Observed one bear about 50 centimeters in body length. Spotted it on the road; it then left heading west toward the Ani River. It was approximately 10 meters from nearby houses.
Kitaakita Ani-Mizunashi, Akita
A bear about 0.5 m in body length was attempting to climb from a rice field up the slope of the bypass. Distance to nearby buildings approximately 60 m. Direction of departure unknown.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Kumoshikari, Akita
One bear approximately 1.2 m in length was sighted and then left; its direction of departure is unknown. It was about 10 m from a nearby house.
Senboku Kakunodatemachi-Yamayakawasaki, Akita
A 40–50 cm cub. It climbed up from the roadside and started dozing in the shade of a tree.
Kitaakita Ani-Magisawakozan, Akita
A bear approximately 1.3 m in body length was sighted. Distance and direction of departure are unknown.
Senboku Nishikicho-Koyamada, Akita
Peak activity at 11:00 with 4 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 hours ago near Senboku Kakunodatemachi, Akita.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 89 km route runs from Semboku to Kitaakita within Akita. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 10 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 hours ago near Senboku Kakunodatemachi, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
