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Mount Zaō to Yamagata Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 26 km · 44m · 2 stops · 4 sightings · Saved June 25, 2026 · Last updated 13 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 26 km route runs from Mount Zaō to Yamagata, passing through Yamagata and Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kaminoyama 上生居, Yamagata.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Yamagata, Miyagi.

Mount Zaō
High Risk

Mount Zaō

Yamagata

393 incidents

Mount Zaō
High Risk

Mount Zaō

Yamagata

393 incidents

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Mount Zaō, Yamagata
Moderate Risk 26 km 44m 4 sightings within 5 km

Moved westward from the sighting location / Environment: farmland / Size: adult

Kaminoyama 上生居, Yamagata

Official ·1 day ago
Kaminoyama 上生居, Yamagata

One bear was sighted in farmland in Kamiine, Kaminoyama City.

Kaminoyama 上生居, Yamagata

News ·1 day ago

A bear was sighted in Tosaka, Yamagata City, around 08:30 on June 29.

Yamagata Tsuchizaka, Yamagata

News ·3 days ago
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Yamagata Zao-Uwano, Yamagata

One bear was sighted in Zaou Ueno, Yamagata City.

Yamagata Zao-Uwano, Yamagata

News ·6 days ago
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Yamagata
Total Distance: 26 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 with 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kaminoyama 上生居, Yamagata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 26 km route runs from Mount Zaō to Yamagata, passing through Yamagata and Miyagi. In the past 30 days, 4 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. Every report was in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Kaminoyama 上生居, Yamagata. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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