This 7.7 km route runs from Soma to Port of Sōma within Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Soma Nakamura, Fukushima.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Fukushima.
A bear sighting was reported in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture (see the article body for location details).
Soma Nakamura, Fukushima
On May 5, 2026, reports of sightings and footprints of bears or bear-like animals were reported repeatedly across Fukushima Prefecture, including on the Hama Kaido in Minamisoma City. According to police stations, some reports included descriptions of body length, but details are unclear.
Soma Nakamura, Fukushima
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Soma Nakamura, Fukushima.
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This 7.7 km route runs from Soma to Port of Sōma within Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Soma Nakamura, Fukushima. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
