This 10.0 km route from Chichibu to Ogano crosses Saitama. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ogano, Saitama; the location sits about 10.0 km from the start of the route and 248 m off the route line.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Peak activity at 17:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ogano, Saitama; the location sits about 10.0 km from the start of the route and 248 m off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 10.0 km route from Chichibu to Ogano crosses Saitama. Over the past 30 days, 1 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Ogano, Saitama; the location sits about 10.0 km from the start of the route and 248 m off the route line. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
