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This 14 km route runs from Shiroishi to Mount Zaō, passing through Miyagi and Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 11 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Shiroishi, Miyagi.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Miyagi, Yamagata.
6/27/2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
Two bears, about 1 meter and about 50 cm long, were spotted on the road in Togatta Onsen, Zao Town.
Zao Togatta Onsen, Miyagi
June 12
Zao 遠刈田温泉栄町, Miyagi
June 12
Zao 遠刈田温泉栄町, Miyagi
June 11
Zao, Miyagi
June 9
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 9
Shiroishi, Miyagi
6/27/2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
Two bears, about 1 meter and about 50 cm long, were spotted on the road in Togatta Onsen, Zao Town.
Zao Togatta Onsen, Miyagi
June 9
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 9
Shiroishi, Miyagi
6/27/2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
Two bears, about 1 meter and about 50 cm long, were spotted on the road in Togatta Onsen, Zao Town.
Zao Togatta Onsen, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
June 25, 2026
Shiroishi, Miyagi
Peak activity at 10:00 with 5 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 11 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Shiroishi, Miyagi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 14 km route runs from Shiroishi to Mount Zaō, passing through Miyagi and Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 11 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Shiroishi, Miyagi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
