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Taihaku Ward, Sendai Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 4.6 km · 1h 0m · 3 stops · 7 sightings · Saved June 16, 2026 · Last updated 15 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 4.6 km route starts and ends around Taihaku Ward, Sendai, passing through Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Moderate Risk 2.6 km 35m 7 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Kamiaiko Miyashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi

News ·1 day ago

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

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·1 week 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
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Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 25

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai 南吉成, Miyagi

July 17

Sendai 南吉成, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Natori, Miyagi

July 14

Natori, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Moderate Risk 2.0 km 25m 4 sightings within 5 km

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

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·1 week 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 Goroku, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Natori, Miyagi

July 14

Natori, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Total Distance: 4.6 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 with 2 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

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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, 7 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 1 day ago near Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 4.6 km route starts and ends around Taihaku Ward, Sendai, passing through Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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