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This 517 m route starts and ends around Yahaba, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
At around 19:55 on May 19, 2026, one adult bear was sighted near Hokunichi Saishaku Kogyo in Kurokawa, Morioka City. The bear ran south into the bushes; no injuries or damage were reported, and police patrolled the area and urged residents to be cautious.
Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate
The place where a culled sika deer was buried has been dug up and the carcass taken. There are drag marks, bear footprints, and droppings in the surrounding area.
Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate
At around 22:10 on the 16th, a caller driving in Higashimimae 4-chiwari 10-banchi area, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, spotted a bear under 1 meter long walking east along the road. The bear was reported to be about 50 meters ahead when observed.
Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate
One bear was sighted on the opposite side across the Nedagawa (Nedagawa River).
Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate
One adult was sighted. It was caught in a deer snare and escaped while permission to capture it was being sought, heading into the mountains.
Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate
One bear sighted near the garage of a residence.
Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate
A single medium-sized bear was observed moving toward Iwayama near the Iwayama entrance on National Route 4.
Morioka Sanbonyanagi, Iwate
Sighted one bear crossing the roadway.
Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate
A single juvenile bear was sighted near the staff-only parking lot at Tezukuri Village.
Morioka Higashimirumae, Iwate
Bear sighted near hot spring facility.
Morioka Otobe, Iwate
Observed one adult and two cubs on the riverbed of the Otobe River.
Morioka Otobe, Iwate
Peak activity at 16:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 517 m route starts and ends around Yahaba, passing through Iwate. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Morioka Teshiromori, Iwate. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
