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Aoba Ward, Sendai to Taihaku Ward, Sendai Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 12 km · 2h 31m · 3 stops · 21 sightings · Saved July 28, 2026 · Last updated 17 hours ago
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Incidents in last 7 days
21
Incidents in last 30 days
4 days ago
Latest

Safety Summary

This 12 km route runs from Aoba Ward, Sendai to Taihaku Ward, Sendai within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 21 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 Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Sendai Astronomical Observatory
Very High Risk

Sendai Astronomical Observatory

Miyagi

3,175 incidents

Sendai Astronomical Observatory
Very High Risk

Sendai Astronomical Observatory

Miyagi

3,175 incidents

Route Timeline

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Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
High Risk 7.1 km 1h 28m 21 sightings within 5 km
Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi

A bear about 1 meter long crossed the road and moved toward the Hirose River.

Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi

4 days ago

August 2

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

August 2

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago
Show 18 more

A bear was sighted at Tsubonuma Akaishiyama in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·6 days ago
Sendai Kawauchi, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, around 11:35 PM on 2026-07-31.

Sendai Kawauchi, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

July 27

Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 25

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 24

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

July 23

Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 19

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai 南吉成, Miyagi

July 17

Sendai 南吉成, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 16

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kawasaki, Miyagi

July 14

Kawasaki, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kawasaki, Miyagi

July 14

Kawasaki, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Natori, Miyagi

July 14

Natori, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 14

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Kami-Aiko Hashimoto, Aoba Ward, Sendai City on 2026-07-14.

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Imozawa Akasaka, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·1 month ago

July 10

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·1 month ago
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Sendai Astronomical Observatory, Miyagi
High Risk 4.8 km 1h 3m 19 sightings within 5 km
Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi

A bear about 1 meter long crossed the road and moved toward the Hirose River.

Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi

4 days ago

August 2

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

August 2

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·5 days ago
Show 16 more

A bear was sighted at Tsubonuma Akaishiyama in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·6 days ago
Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

July 27

Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 25

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 24

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

July 23

Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 19

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 16

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kawasaki, Miyagi

July 14

Kawasaki, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Kawasaki, Miyagi

July 14

Kawasaki, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Natori, Miyagi

July 14

Natori, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 14

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Kami-Aiko Hashimoto, Aoba Ward, Sendai City on 2026-07-14.

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Imozawa Akasaka, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·1 month ago

July 10

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·1 month ago
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Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Total Distance: 12 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 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, 21 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 Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 12 km route runs from Aoba Ward, Sendai to Taihaku Ward, Sendai within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 21 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 Sendai Ayashi-chuo 2-chome, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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