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This 2.4 km route starts and ends around Wakimoto Castle, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 26 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 Oga Futto, Akita.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Akita.
One bear about 1 m in body length walked southeast along the lakeshore of the western irrigation canal. Approximately 25 m from the nearest building.
Oga Futto, Akita
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Oga Funagawaminato-Funagawa, Akita
[Post] While driving from Unosaki to Funakawa, a black shape appeared in the car headlights. When I checked, it was a bear.
Oga Funagawaminato-Minamihirasawa, Akita
While driving on the road, one bear was sighted near the grove at the back of a rice field. (Size unknown) The bear left heading south. 150 m from the nearest building.
Oga Funagawaminato-Niiyama, Akita
[Post] Body length approximately 1 m
Ogata, Akita
[Report] Crossed the road
Ogata, Akita
One bear was sighted moving in Funakoshi Hachiroyachi, Oga City, Akita Prefecture.
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
While driving on the road, I sighted one bear. It departed heading northwest.
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
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Oga Funakoshi, Akita
[Report] While heading from the Hachiryū Bridge direction toward Funakoshi Station, it appeared from the left side of the road.
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
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Oga Funakoshi, Akita
Observed one bear approximately 50 cm in body length. It left heading northwest.
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
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Oga Funakoshi, Akita
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Oga Funakoshi, Akita
While traveling on the road, I sighted one bear.
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
[Post] Went out onto the national highway
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
Around 6:00 on 2026-06-03, a bear was sighted in Funakoshi-Ikkou, Oga City, Akita Prefecture.
Oga Funakoshi, Akita
One bear approximately 70–80 cm in body length was sighted on top of a grassy area. The direction the bear was moving is unknown. It is 80 meters from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita
A single bear about 60 cm in body length was sighted near a nursery school. The bear moved off to the northeast. Distance from the nearest building: 10 m.
Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita
(Posted) It was at the bus stop.
Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita
One bear approximately 60 cm in body length was sighted on the road. The bear's direction of travel is unknown. It was 10 meters from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Wakimoto, Akita
One bear approximately 1.0–1.5 m in body length was sighted in a rice field. The bear crossed the road and departed to the southeast. 80 m from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Tayazawa, Akita
A single bear approximately 80 cm in body length was observed crossing the road. The bear went from east to west. 400 m from the nearest building.
Oga Wakimoto-Tominaga, Akita
Around 7:00 on June 2, a bear was seen moving in Wakimoto-Tominaga Enmyōjidai, Oga City, Akita Prefecture.
Oga Wakimoto-Tominaga, Akita
Around 6:10 PM on May 26, a bear was sighted in Wakimoto Momokawa Yamazaki, Oga City.
Oga Wakimoto-Momokawa, Akita
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Oga Wakimoto-Momokawa, Akita
Peak activity at 6:00 with 8 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 26 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 Oga Futto, Akita.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 2.4 km route starts and ends around Wakimoto Castle, passing through Akita. In the past 30 days, 26 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 Oga Futto, Akita. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
