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Sky Tower 41 Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 357 m · 5m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved May 11, 2026 · Last updated 17 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 357 m route starts and ends around Sky Tower 41, passing through Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Kaminoyama, Yamagata.

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

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Sky Tower 41
Very High Risk

Sky Tower 41

Yamagata

1,110 incidents

Sky Tower 41
Very High Risk

Sky Tower 41

Yamagata

1,110 incidents

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Sky Tower 41, Yamagata
Moderate Risk 357 m 5m 4 sightings within 5 km

Three bears were sighted in Tachimori, Kaminoyama City, and ran toward the southern mountain.

Kaminoyama, Yamagata

News ·6 days ago
Yamagata Kurosawa, Yamagata

A single approximately 1.2 m bear crossed the parking lot heading west and entered the brush. / Environment: parking lot / Size: adult

Yamagata Kurosawa, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
Kaminoyama 川口, Yamagata

Sighted near the old Route 13 and the Route 13 Nakayama Bypass. / Environment: Road / Size: Adult

Kaminoyama 川口, Yamagata

Official ·1 week ago
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Kaminoyama 金瓶, Yamagata

Observed walking / Environment: Agricultural land / Size: Adult

Kaminoyama 金瓶, Yamagata

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Sky Tower 41, Yamagata
Total Distance: 357 m

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 with 1 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, 4 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 6 days ago near Kaminoyama, Yamagata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 357 m route starts and ends around Sky Tower 41, passing through Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Kaminoyama, Yamagata. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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