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This 65 km route runs from Tsuruoka to Okura within Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tsuruoka 上清水, Yamagata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
A bear approximately 1.0 m in body length was sighted about 100 m southwest of Kamishimizu Community Center. Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown. / Environment: Near houses / Size: Adult
Tsuruoka 上清水, Yamagata
On 2026-07-30 at night, one bear was sighted in Komagiharamachi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Tsuruoka 日枝, Yamagata
A bear-like figure about 1.5 m in body length was sighted at Komakihara Sports Park (near the sumo ring). Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown. / Environment: near houses / Size: adult
Tsuruoka 日枝, Yamagata
Headed into the forest on the Masudama District side / Environment: forest / Size: adult
Okura, Yamagata
Environment: Farmland / Size: Young cub
Sakata 山寺, Yamagata
Environment: Near human dwellings / Size: Adult
Shōnai 狩川, Yamagata
Environment: Near houses / Size: Adult
Shōnai 狩川, Yamagata
Environment: riverbed / Size: juvenile
Sakata 成興野, Yamagata
A single cub (size unknown) was sighted near Dainichizaka Tunnel. Its subsequent whereabouts are unknown. / Environment: forest / Size: juvenile
Tsuruoka 田川, Yamagata
Haguro government office: One bear sighted near Haguro Middle School. It fled toward the west. / Environment: Near residential area / Size: Adult
Tsuruoka 羽黒町野荒町, Yamagata
Haguro government office: One bear was observed moving from rice fields near Haguro Junior High School toward Hachiman Shrine. / Environment: Near residential area / Size: Adult
Tsuruoka 羽黒町野田, Yamagata
Environment: Near human dwellings / Size: Adult
Tozawa Tsunokawa, Yamagata
Near Nadakahashi / Environment: Around residential houses / Size: Adult
Tozawa Nadaka, Yamagata
Haguro government office building: Bear sighted crossing the road / Environment: Near houses / Size: Adult
Tsuruoka 羽黒町狩谷野目, Yamagata
Environment: riverbed / Size: adult (fully grown)
Tsuruoka 大宝寺, Yamagata
Around 4:30 PM on July 11, a bear was sighted in Daiboji, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Tsuruoka 大宝寺, Yamagata
One bear (about 1 m) was sighted near the Mabime Bridge (Tsuruoka City side) near the bridge. It entered brush near a field. Exact location unknown. / Environment: riverbed / Size: juvenile
Tsuruoka, Yamagata
Witnessed a bear heading south along the riverbank. / Environment: riverbank / Size: juvenile
Mikawa 大字横山, Yamagata
Peak activity at 12:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tsuruoka 上清水, Yamagata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 12:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 65 km route runs from Tsuruoka to Okura within Yamagata. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tsuruoka 上清水, Yamagata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
