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Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park Hiking Route

Hiking · Very High Risk · 3.2 km · 45m · 2 stops · 35 sightings · Saved May 17, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 3.2 km route starts and ends around Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park, passing through Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 35 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi.

This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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

Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park
Very High Risk

Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park

Miyagi

3,129 incidents

Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park
Very High Risk

Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park

Miyagi

3,129 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park, Miyagi
Very High Risk 3.2 km 45m 35 sightings within 5 km
Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi

July 3

Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi

Official ·4 days ago

One bear was sighted in Takadate Yoshida Kanjinohigashi, Natori City.

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

News ·6 days ago
Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

July 2

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

Official ·6 days ago
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Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

July 1

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

July 1

Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

A person driving by spotted one bear about 80 cm long in a residential area in Nati-gaoka 1-chome, Natori City, Miyagi. The bear fled into the woods.

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago
Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

June 30

Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

One bear about 1 m long was sighted on a road in Oritate 6-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

News ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Kunimi 4-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai 国見, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai 国見, Miyagi

June 22

Sendai 国見, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Sahoyama, Miyagi

June 20

Sendai Sahoyama, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Sahoyama, Miyagi

June 20

Sendai Sahoyama, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

One bear was sighted in a wooded area in Kunimi 4-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai 国見, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai 国見, Miyagi

June 19

Sendai 国見, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

June 19

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Natori Takadate-yoshida, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Midoridai 2-chome, Natori City.

Natori Takadate-yoshida, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Natori Takadate-yoshida, Miyagi

June 19

Natori Takadate-yoshida, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

June 19

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Wakabamachi, Miyagi

One bear was sighted walking on a road in Yagiyamahigashi 1-chome, Taihaku Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Wakabamachi, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Wakabamachi, Miyagi

June 19

Sendai Wakabamachi, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai 南吉成, Miyagi

June 19

Sendai 南吉成, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Natori Takadate-yoshida, Miyagi

June 19, 2026

Natori Takadate-yoshida, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Mukaida, Miyagi

June 18

Sendai Mukaida, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Sendai 国見, Miyagi

June 18

Sendai 国見, Miyagi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Kunimi 4-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai 国見, Miyagi

News ·2 weeks ago
Sendai Hiyoridai, Miyagi

June 16

Sendai Hiyoridai, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Midodaira, Miyagi

June 14

Sendai Midodaira, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Hiyoridai, Miyagi

June 14

Sendai Hiyoridai, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Kawauchi-Kawamaecho, Miyagi

A bear was sighted in Kawauchi Kawamaechō, Aoba Ward, Sendai City.

Sendai Kawauchi-Kawamaecho, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago

June 14

Sendai Kawauchi-Kawamaecho, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago

June 12

Sendai Tomita, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago

One bear about 1 m long was sighted walking east along the riverbank in Takadate Kumano-do Nakagawa, Natori City.

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Midodaira, Miyagi

June 11

Sendai Midodaira, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Oyachi, Miyagi

One bear about 1.5 meters long was seen walking downstream in the Sasa River in Kagitori 4-chome, Taihaku Ward, Sendai.

Sendai Oyachi, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Kawauchi-Oimawashi, Miyagi

June 9

Sendai Kawauchi-Oimawashi, Miyagi

Official ·1 month ago
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Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park, Miyagi
Total Distance: 3.2 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 18:00 with 6 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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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, 35 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 18:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 3.2 km route starts and ends around Sendai Yagiyama Zoological Park, passing through Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 35 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi. This is an active bear corridor. Rerouting or rescheduling your hike is strongly advised.

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