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Sukayu Onsen to Aomori Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 23 km · 4h 16m · 2 stops · 19 sightings · Saved June 25, 2026 · Last updated 1 day ago
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Safety Summary

This 23 km route runs from Sukayu Onsen to Aomori within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Sukayu Onsen
High Risk

Sukayu Onsen

Aomori

878 incidents

Sukayu Onsen
High Risk

Sukayu Onsen

Aomori

878 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sukayu Onsen, Aomori
High Risk 23 km 4h 16m 19 sightings within 5 km
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

One bear was sighted in Kohbata, Aomori City, around 7:10 PM.

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

News ·1 week ago
Aomori Kobata, Aomori

While driving, I saw it in my rearview mirror as I passed by. It crossed the road heading south.

Aomori Kobata, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori, Aomori

Two bears sighted on the left side of the road from Iwakiyama Observation Deck to Goshizawa Memorial Park.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
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Aomori, Aomori

A bear about 1 m long crossed the road from west to east. Footprints on the road.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

[Aomori City report] Found footprints in a field that appear to be from a bear.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori Toyama, Aomori

[Aomori City report] Tracks believed to be from a bear were found in a field.

Aomori Toyama, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago

A bear over 1 m crossed the road, moving from the stream up toward the mountain.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 week ago
Aomori, Aomori

While driving, I witnessed it crossing the road from the public university gymnasium toward the mountains.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

(No information)

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

Sighted while passing by in a vehicle

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Arakawa, Aomori City, on 2026-07-12 around noon.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·2 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

While riding a motorcycle, a cub was walking on the road. It noticed the sound of the bike and went into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·2 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

Encountered a solitary Asiatic black bear (tsukinowaguma) while cycling. Our eyes met briefly, but the bear ran into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago
Aomori, Aomori

In Aigosawa, Aomori City, a driver encountered one bear while driving, and the bear fled into the bushes.

Aomori, Aomori

News ·3 weeks ago

[Aomori City report] A single bear about 70 cm long was seen crossing the road and heading north.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

[Aomori City report] A single bear approximately 1 m in body length was observed crossing the road and moving north.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·3 weeks ago

[Aomori City report] ・Sighted while passing by in a car. ・Body length approximately 1.4–1.6 m.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
Aomori, Aomori

[Aomori City post] Information from the Aomori Police Station about an incident with the potential for bear-related human injury. Location: approximately 540 meters southwest of Jigokuyunosawa.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
Aomori, Aomori

[Aomori City report] Witnessed one approximately 1-meter-tall bear crossing the road to the east.

Aomori, Aomori

Official ·1 month ago
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Aomori
Total Distance: 23 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 3 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

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Police
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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, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 23 km route runs from Sukayu Onsen to Aomori within Aomori. In the past 30 days, 19 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Aomori Kobata, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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