[Latest news] We are pleased to announce the planned date for the reopening of the Kita Hakkoda hiking trails.
At a meeting of stakeholders on measures to prevent personal injuries caused by Asiatic black bears on August 21st, 2024, it was decided that the hiking trails would be gradually reopened.
In preparation for the reopening of the hiking trails, we are conducting trail patrols, trial openings to mountain guides and mountaineering groups (safety checks), and brush cutting work. If we continue in this manner, we expect to be able to reopen the trails, so we are pleased to announce the planned date for the reopening.
(If there are any changes to the planned reopening date, we will notify you accordingly.)
1. Hiking trails to be reopened
[First reopening]
Reopening date and time: Saturday, September 14, 2024 (scheduled for 7:00 a.m.)
<Target routes>
-Kenashidai Line
-Hakkoda Mountain Line (from Odake to the Hakkoda Gourd Line closure point)
-Hakkoda Onsen Akakuradake Line
The above three hiking trails, length = 14.4 km
-Suiren Numa observation deck and toilets, 1 location
[Second reopening]
Reopening date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2024 (scheduled for 7:00 a.m.)
<Target routes>
-Hakkoda Mountain Line (between Sukayu and Odake)
-Yachi-Hakkoda Odake Line
-Tashirodaira-Takada Odake Line (managed by Aomori City)
The above three hiking trails, length = 14.5 km
2. Requests when using hiking trails
① Take measures against bears, such as carrying a whistle, bear bell, or bear spray.
② Do not leave food or trash lying around, as this may attract bears.
③ Do not leave hiking trails and enter national forests or other forests.
