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Izumi Ward, Sendai to Rifu Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 7.4 km · 1h 32m · 2 stops · 25 sightings · Saved May 23, 2026 · Last updated 7 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 7.4 km route runs from Izumi Ward, Sendai to Rifu within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi.

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

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Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
High Risk 7.4 km 1h 32m 25 sightings within 5 km

Around 13:20 on 2026-07-30, one bear was sighted in Tomiya Karatakezawa, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

News ·1 day ago
Rifu Morigo, Miyagi

July 27

Rifu Morigo, Miyagi

Official ·3 days ago
Sendai Kitatakamori, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Takamori 3-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Kitatakamori, Miyagi

News ·4 days ago
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Sendai 寺岡, Miyagi

July 26

Sendai 寺岡, Miyagi

Official ·4 days ago

Around 5:00 PM on July 26, a bear was sighted in Togatakezawa, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

News ·5 days ago
Rifu Morigo, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Morigo Uchino-me Kita, Rifu Town.

Rifu Morigo, Miyagi

News ·5 days ago
Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

July 24

Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Tomiya Ochiai, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Sendai Kitatakamori, Miyagi

July 23

Sendai Kitatakamori, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Tomiya 石積, Miyagi

July 18

Tomiya 石積, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Tomiya あけの平, Miyagi

July 17

Tomiya あけの平, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

One bear, about 70 cm long, was sighted on a road in Tomiya Ogochi, Tomiya City.

Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Tomiya 鷹乃杜, Miyagi

July 16

Tomiya 鷹乃杜, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted on a slope in Kokudasetonosawa, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Tomiya あけの平, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago

July 15

Taiwa Technohills, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Nomura, Miyagi

Bear sighting reported at Kamiyakari Kumanoshitashita, Izumi Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Nomura, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Nomura, Miyagi

July 14

Sendai Nomura, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

July 10

Sendai Kitatakamori, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

Two bears were sighted in Futabagaoka 2-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

July 9

Sendai Fujimatsu, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Rifu Sawaoto, Miyagi

July 8

Rifu Sawaoto, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Taiwa Gakuen, Miyagi

July 8

Taiwa Gakuen, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tomiya 穀田, Miyagi

July 8

Tomiya 穀田, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Kogota Senoki, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Tomiya 穀田, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Tomiya 明石, Miyagi

Saw a bear emerge from the undergrowth, climb onto the road, and run off.

Tomiya 明石, Miyagi

3 weeks ago
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Rifu, Miyagi
Total Distance: 7.4 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 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, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 7.4 km route runs from Izumi Ward, Sendai to Rifu within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 6 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tomiya 日吉台, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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