Honjo to Chichibu Hiking Route
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Very High Risk 27.4 km 9 incidents
Honjo 児玉町河内, Saitama
Approximately 300 meters from the private land fee post on the Nagatoro Alps trail toward Mount Hodo, a large, apparently fresh bear dropping was found in a hole on the right side.
Nagatoro Nakanogami, Saitama
According to Saitama Prefectural Police, at around 22:50 on the 1st two bears were sighted in Shimodano, Minano Town. One was an adult about 1 meter long and the other a cub; they are believed to be a parent and child, and were seen near the toll booth of the Minano toll road.
Minano, Saitama
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Minano Shimotano, Saitama
According to Saitama Prefectural Police, at around 22:50 on April 1 a pair of bears was sighted in a field near the Minano-Yorii tollbooth in Shimodano, Minano. One was an adult about 1 meter long and the other was a juvenile; they are believed to be a parent and offspring.
Minano Shimotano, Saitama
Minano Shimotano, Saitama
Minano Town, Ōaza Shimotano — Near the toll road management office
Minano Shimotano, Saitama
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama
Near 500 m south of Imori Community Hall, Tamura area, Chichibu City
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama
When Are Bears Most Active?
Peak activity at 22:00 with 4 incidents
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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.