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Asama insan Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 2.8 km · 25m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 14 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 2.8 km route starts and ends around Asama insan, passing through Gunma. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Naganohara, Gunma.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Gunma.

Asama insan
Moderate Risk

Asama insan

Gunma

255 incidents

Asama insan
Moderate Risk

Asama insan

Gunma

255 incidents

Route Timeline

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Asama insan, Gunma
High Risk 2.8 km 25m 12 sightings within 5 km

Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Naganohara, Gunma

Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

At around 5:45 PM on June 17, a bear was sighted in Kurabuchicho-Kawaura, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture.

Takasaki 倉渕町川浦, Gunma

News ·1 week ago
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Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Takasaki 倉渕町川浦, Gunma

Takasaki 倉渕町川浦, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Takasaki, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Naganohara Kitakaruizawa, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Naganohara, Gunma

Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Naganohara, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Takasaki 倉渕町川浦, Gunma

Takasaki 倉渕町川浦, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Asama insan, Gunma
Total Distance: 2.8 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 14:00 with 2 incidents

Asian black bears on your route

Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear

Ursus thibetanus japonicus

Range
Honshu, Shikoku
Size
80–120 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk; carry bear spray
  • ·If charged, stand firm and use the spray
  • ·If contact happens, resist firmly. They retreat when met with resistance
  • ·Don't climb. They climb better than you

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Emergency Contacts

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119
Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Naganohara, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 2.8 km route starts and ends around Asama insan, passing through Gunma. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Naganohara, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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