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This 88 km route runs from Sukayu Onsen to Towada, passing through Aomori and Akita. In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 18 hours ago near Towada, Aomori.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
One cub ran into the brush.
Towada, Aomori
I saw a cub crossing a wide two-lane road on the way from Lake Towada to Shingō Village. It seemed unsure and unable to cross the road easily, then ran into the mountain on the right.
Towada, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Okuze, Towada City, and was seen moving.
Towada, Aomori
While driving on the highway toward the Oirase side, I spotted a bear walking toward the road. It then ran toward us, so I drove straight forward through the area. The bear was in front of the two cars following me, but those two vehicles later avoided the bear and also passed safely. The bear's destination is unknown.
Towada, Aomori
While heading from Yachi Onsen toward Tsuta Onsen, I witnessed one young bear crossing the road about 300 meters before the Y-shaped junction where National Route 103 and Prefectural Route 256 split. I nearly collided with it.
Aomori, Aomori
Observed one cub of unknown body length.
Towada, Aomori
One bear about 1.3 m crossed the road and ran up into the mountain.
Towada, Aomori
While heading from Sukayu toward Towada, about 200 meters past the golf course entrance a bear came out of the grass onto the road. A motorcycle was coming from the Towada side, so the bear immediately went back into the grass. I parked nearby and confirmed the bear through my window.
Towada, Aomori
It immediately ran off deeper into the forest.
Towada, Aomori
[Aomori City report] Sighted three bears believed to be a mother and cubs during daytime.
Aomori, Aomori
A cub was seen crossing the road on Prefectural Route 40 (Aomori-Tashiro-Towada Line) between Kayano Chaya and the Hakkōda Ski Area.
Aomori, Aomori
Sighted one adult approximately 1 m in body length traveling on Prefectural Route 44 from south to north.
Aomori, Aomori
Three bears were sighted in Minamiarakawayama, Arakawa, Aomori City, and were seen climbing a tree and eating food.
Aomori, Aomori
A bear was sighted moving in Arakawa Minami-Arakawa-yama, Aomori City, around 05:30 on 2026-05-28.
Aomori, Aomori
Tourists riding a sightseeing bus witnessed (it)
Towada, Aomori
A single bear cub was observed walking in the forested area. No human or property damage reported.
Towada, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Okuse, Towada City.
Towada, Aomori
One cub ran into the brush.
Towada, Aomori
I saw a cub crossing a wide two-lane road on the way from Lake Towada to Shingō Village. It seemed unsure and unable to cross the road easily, then ran into the mountain on the right.
Towada, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Okuze, Towada City, and was seen moving.
Towada, Aomori
While driving on the highway toward the Oirase side, I spotted a bear walking toward the road. It then ran toward us, so I drove straight forward through the area. The bear was in front of the two cars following me, but those two vehicles later avoided the bear and also passed safely. The bear's destination is unknown.
Towada, Aomori
Observed one cub of unknown body length.
Towada, Aomori
One bear about 1.3 m crossed the road and ran up into the mountain.
Towada, Aomori
While heading from Sukayu toward Towada, about 200 meters past the golf course entrance a bear came out of the grass onto the road. A motorcycle was coming from the Towada side, so the bear immediately went back into the grass. I parked nearby and confirmed the bear through my window.
Towada, Aomori
One bear cub was observed behind the garbage collection area.
Towada, Aomori
It immediately ran off deeper into the forest.
Towada, Aomori
crossing National Route 102
Towada, Aomori
Sighted one bear of unknown body length.
Towada Osaka, Aomori
While driving, collided with one bear. The bear then fled into the mountains to the east.
Towada, Aomori
A cub was sighted in Fukamochi Ogawara, Towada City, heading into the forest.
Towada, Aomori
A bear was sighted moving in Fukumochi Okawara, Towada City.
Towada, Aomori
Tourists riding a sightseeing bus witnessed (it)
Towada, Aomori
A single bear cub was observed walking in the forested area. No human or property damage reported.
Towada, Aomori
A bear was sighted in Okuse, Towada City.
Towada, Aomori
Peak activity at 10:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 18 hours ago near Towada, Aomori.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 88 km route runs from Sukayu Onsen to Towada, passing through Aomori and Akita. In the past 30 days, 23 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 18 hours ago near Towada, Aomori. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
