南魚沼市 Area Hiking Route
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High Risk 1.8 km 4 incidents
Bear droppings found near the underpass tunnel of National Route 17 bypass.
Uonuma Oura-shinden, Niigata
I sighted one juvenile bear about 0.5 m in body length entering the mountains.
Minamiuonuma Urasa, Niigata
At around 15:17 on April 5, two bears about 1 meter long were sighted walking eastward on a road near houses in Ichinoe, Minamiuonuma; a witness called 110. The Minamiuonuma Police Station, working with the city, has urged nearby residents to be cautious.
Minamiuonuma Ichinoe, Niigata
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Around 15:00 on the 5th, two bears approximately 1 meter in length were sighted on a farm road in Ichinoe, Minamiuonuma City. The sighting was near houses and was confirmed by the Minamiuonuma police station.
Minamiuonuma Ichinoe, Niigata
When Are Bears Most Active?
Peak activity at 15:00 with 2 incidents
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Recommended Safety Gear
UDAP Bear Spray + Holster
US Forest Service approved. Official import with holster included.
B-609 Bear Spray (Medium)
JSDPA certified. Adopted by government agencies across Japan.
Kumaissansen Bear Spray (Japan)
Japanese-made. Supervised by Rakuno Gakuen University.
Brass Bear Bell (Professional)
Professional grade brass. High-pitched clear sound.
Tokyo Bell Forest Bell (Japan)
Japanese-made brass. Rakuten #1 ranking. Quick-mute.
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Emergency Contacts
For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.