Location
Description
On my way home, I confirmed a small bear (about 60 cm) heading from the Santetsu Shrine trailhead toward the Bessho River.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 09:00 AM
Address
Odate, Akita
Coordinates
40.217212, 140.684622
Sources
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