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Ogano to Arakawa Bridge Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 36 km · 5 stops · 24 sightings · Saved April 25, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 36 km route runs from Ogano to Arakawa Bridge within Saitama. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama.

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 Saitama.

Arakawa Bridge
Moderate Risk

Arakawa Bridge

Saitama

476 incidents

Arakawa Bridge
Moderate Risk

Arakawa Bridge

Saitama

476 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ogano, Saitama
High Risk 16 km 15 sightings within 5 km

Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

Official ·6 days ago
Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

One bear was sighted in Arakawa-onomihara, Chichibu City.

Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

News ·6 days ago

Within Onohara area, Arakawa, Chichibu City (about 450 m west of Hino-sagi Bridge)

Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Show 12 more
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

A bear cub was sighted in Tamura, Chichibu City.

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

News ·1 week ago
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Near Imori Community Hall, Tamura area, Chichibu City

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

On the night of June 8, there was a sighting report of a bear-like animal in Shimoogano, Ogano Town.

Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Shimo-Yoshida, Chichibu City

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

Nagano Village, Shimo-Ogano, Nakura — approximately 300 m west of Daitoku-in

Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ogano San-yama, Saitama

Ogano San-yama, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ogano San-yama, Saitama

Near Oyabito Bridge bus stop, Miyama Hoshi, Ogano Town

Ogano San-yama, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ogano San-yama, Saitama

A bear was sighted in Miyama, Ogano Town, around 2:00 PM on June 4.

Ogano San-yama, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

150 m NNE of Takenohana Bridge, Terao area

Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Ogano, Saitama
High Risk 5.8 km 12 sightings within 5 km

Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

Official ·6 days ago
Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

One bear was sighted in Arakawa-onomihara, Chichibu City.

Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

News ·6 days ago

Within Onohara area, Arakawa, Chichibu City (about 450 m west of Hino-sagi Bridge)

Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Show 9 more
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

A bear cub was sighted in Tamura, Chichibu City.

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

News ·1 week ago
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Near Imori Community Hall, Tamura area, Chichibu City

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

On the night of June 8, there was a sighting report of a bear-like animal in Shimoogano, Ogano Town.

Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Shimo-Yoshida, Chichibu City

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

Nagano Village, Shimo-Ogano, Nakura — approximately 300 m west of Daitoku-in

Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

150 m NNE of Takenohana Bridge, Terao area

Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
2
Chichibu, Saitama
High Risk 8.3 km 13 sightings within 5 km

[Dangerous animal] Bear sighting in Minano, Saitama; hiker spotted it. Body length 1.2 meters. Around 5:45 p.m. on June 13 near the park mountain path in Minano (Saitama Shimbun). #YahooNews

Minano, Saitama

1 week ago
Minano, Saitama

Minano, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

A bear cub was sighted in Tamura, Chichibu City.

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

News ·1 week ago
Show 10 more
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Near Imori Community Hall, Tamura area, Chichibu City

Chichibu Tamura, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

On the night of June 8, there was a sighting report of a bear-like animal in Shimoogano, Ogano Town.

Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

News ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Shimo-Yoshida, Chichibu City

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

Nagano Village, Shimo-Ogano, Nakura — approximately 300 m west of Daitoku-in

Ogano Shimoogano, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

150 m NNE of Takenohana Bridge, Terao area

Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Chichibu Kanamuromachi, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Minano Kanezawa, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Kanazawa, Minano Town, Chichibu District

Minano Kanezawa, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
3
Minano, Saitama
High Risk 6.0 km 11 sightings within 5 km

A 1.2-meter bear was sighted in Misawa, Minano Town.

Minano Misawa, Saitama

News ·1 week ago

[Dangerous animal] Bear sighting in Minano, Saitama; hiker spotted it. Body length 1.2 meters. Around 5:45 p.m. on June 13 near the park mountain path in Minano (Saitama Shimbun). #YahooNews

Minano, Saitama

1 week ago
Minano, Saitama

Minano, Saitama

Official ·1 week ago
Show 8 more

Minano Misawa, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago
Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Shimo-Yoshida, Chichibu City

Chichibu Shimoyoshida, Saitama

Official ·2 weeks ago

Near Misawa Hachiman Shrine https://www.town.minano.saitama.jp/section/kankou/12181/

Minano 入山, Saitama

2 weeks ago

2847 Misawa, Minano Town

Minano Misawa, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Minano Misawa, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Minano Kanezawa, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago

Kanazawa, Minano Town, Chichibu District

Minano Kanezawa, Saitama

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Arakawa Bridge, Saitama
Total Distance: 36 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 17:00 with 3 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

110
Police
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, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 36 km route runs from Ogano to Arakawa Bridge within Saitama. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Chichibu Arakawa-Onobara, Saitama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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