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This 6.1 km route starts and ends around Tsumagoi, passing through Gunma. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma
A bear was sighted in Kamahara, Tsumagoi Village, Gunma on the morning of 2026-06-22.
Tsumagoi Omae, Gunma
Tsumagoi, Gunma
Around 2:00 PM on June 19, a bear was sighted in Kita-Karuizawa, Naganohara Town.
Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma
Tsumagoi Saikubo, Gunma
Tsumagoi Kanbara, Gunma
Around 05:30 on 2026-06-16, a bear was sighted in Kita-Karuizawa, Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma
Around 4:00 PM on 2026-06-15, a bear was sighted in Kitasaruigawa, Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma
Tsumagoi Omae, Gunma
Around 14:15 on 2026-06-10, a bear was sighted in Kita-karuizawa, Naganohara Town.
Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma
Naganohara Okuwa, Gunma
Tsumagoi Kanbara, Gunma
Peak activity at 7:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 6.1 km route starts and ends around Tsumagoi, passing through Gunma. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
