This 44.8 km route from Yamagata to Yamagata crosses Yamagata. Over the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Tendo 大字窪野目, Yamagata; the location sits about 14.0 km from the start of the route and 3.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Tendo 大字天童, Yamagata, sitting about 13.1 km from the start and 444 m off the route line.
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 Yamagata.
At around 07:50 this morning a single bear was sighted near Kuramashi North Community Center in Kuramashi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture; the city and police are conducting patrols. The bear was reported moving within roughly 300–400 meters north of the community center; the city has urged nearby residents not to approach and to report any sightings promptly.
Tendo 大字窪野目, Yamagata
At around 07:30 on April 26, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a field within a residential property in Kuramashi, Tendo City. Police and municipal staff patrolled the area but did not confirm the bear's presence; no damage to people or buildings was reported.
Tendo 大字天童, Yamagata
In Yamagata City, a 60-year-old woman taking part in bear extermination operations slipped and fell several dozen meters, suffering serious injuries including broken ribs. Because of sunset she could not descend and waited overnight; she was rescued the next morning by a fire department disaster-prevention helicopter.
Yamagata Tokamachi 1-chome, Yamagata
At around 07:50 this morning a single bear was sighted near Kuramashi North Community Center in Kuramashi, Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture; the city and police are conducting patrols. The bear was reported moving within roughly 300–400 meters north of the community center; the city has urged nearby residents not to approach and to report any sightings promptly.
Tendo 大字窪野目, Yamagata
At around 07:30 on April 26, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a field within a residential property in Kuramashi, Tendo City. Police and municipal staff patrolled the area but did not confirm the bear's presence; no damage to people or buildings was reported.
Tendo 大字天童, Yamagata
Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Tendo 大字窪野目, Yamagata; the location sits about 14.0 km from the start of the route and 3.1 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 44.8 km route from Yamagata to Yamagata crosses Yamagata. Over the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Tendo 大字窪野目, Yamagata; the location sits about 14.0 km from the start of the route and 3.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Tendo 大字天童, Yamagata, sitting about 13.1 km from the start and 444 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
