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Shimomasuda Shrine to Taihaku Ward, Sendai Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 27 km · 5h 26m · 2 stops · 20 sightings · Saved May 17, 2026 · Last updated 21 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 27 km route runs from Shimomasuda Shrine to Taihaku Ward, Sendai within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Shimomasuda Shrine
Moderate Risk

Shimomasuda Shrine

Miyagi

728 incidents

Shimomasuda Shrine
Moderate Risk

Shimomasuda Shrine

Miyagi

728 incidents

Route Timeline

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Shimomasuda Shrine, Miyagi
High Risk 27 km 5h 26m 20 sightings within 5 km

July 23

Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi

Official ·4 days ago
Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

July 20

Sendai Goroku, Miyagi

Official ·6 days ago
Sendai, Miyagi

July 19

Sendai, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
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Kawasaki, Miyagi

July 14

Kawasaki, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Kawasaki, Miyagi

July 14

Kawasaki, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Natori, Miyagi

July 14

Natori, Miyagi

Official ·1 week ago
Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi

July 3

Sendai Nihondaira, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Akiumachi-Yumoto, Miyagi

July 2

Sendai Akiumachi-Yumoto, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

July 2

Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago

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

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

News ·3 weeks ago
Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

July 2

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

July 1

Natori Takadate-kumanodo, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

July 1

Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks 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 ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

June 30

Sendai Moniwa, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks 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 ·3 weeks ago
Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

June 30

Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

Official ·3 weeks ago

June 29, 2026

Sendai Tsubonuma, Miyagi

Official ·1 month ago

A bear was sighted at Tsubonuma Akaishiyama, Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi, around 06:40 on June 29.

Sendai, Miyagi

News ·1 month ago
Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

June 28, 2026

Sendai Akiumachi-Yumukai, Miyagi

Official ·1 month ago
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Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Total Distance: 27 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 20:00 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, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 20:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 27 km route runs from Shimomasuda Shrine to Taihaku Ward, Sendai within Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Sendai Akiumachi-Sakaino, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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