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This 85 km route runs from Minamiaizu to Uonuma, passing through Fukushima and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Uonuma, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
One bear (body length over 1 m) sighted. Moved north.
Uonuma, Niigata
On Saturday, June 27 at approximately 6:13 p.m., on National Route 121 in the Itasawayama area of Nagano, Minamiaizu Town, a passenger car driven by a woman in her 40s, while traveling east on Route 121, collided with a bear (about 1 m in length) that emerged from the forest to the north. After the collision, the bear left heading south toward the riverbank, and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu, Fukushima
On Friday, June 26 at around 4:40 p.m., a witness (male in his 70s) observed a bear (one individual, approximately 1 m in body length) in Ogawa, Uenoji area, Tadami Town. The bear was seen climbing a tree near a nearby shrine while the witness was working. The bear had already left the area and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Tadami Fukui, Fukushima
One bear was confirmed at the Himesayuri colony site in Sakai, Minamiaizu, and the area was to be closed for safety.
Minamiaizu, Fukushima
On Tuesday, June 23 at approximately 11:45 a.m., in Osandanchi, Nagano, Minamiaizu Town, a witness (male in his 70s) was doing weeding in a managed area of mountain cherry trees when he spotted one bear (about 1 m in length) walking on the west side of the managed area. The bear wandered through the managed area and entered the mountain forest; its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Nagano, Fukushima
A man in his 70s spotted a bear about 1 meter long while doing weed removal at a Yamazakura-managed site in Naganoosandan, Minamiaizu Town; the bear then went into the forest.
Minamiaizu Nagano, Fukushima
On Tuesday, June 23 at around 9:10 a.m., on National Route 289 in Numata-hara, Tadami, Tadami Town, a witness (male in his 70s) driving south observed one bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) crossing the road from east to west. The bear entered the forested area on the west side and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Tadami, Fukushima
A man in his 70s driving on National Route 289 in Numatahara, Tadami Town, sighted one bear about 50 cm long crossing the road.
Tadami, Fukushima
A bear about 50 cm long was sighted inside the Himesayuri colony area of Takashimizu Nature Park in Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima.
Minamiaizu, Fukushima
On Monday, June 22, at around 1:43 p.m., in the Kanaizawa area of Minamiaizu Town, a witness (male in his 40s) sighted a bear about 1 m in body length on the mountainside to the left of the road while driving east on a town road. The bear noticed the car and fled into the forest; its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Kanaizawa, Fukushima
In Kanaizawa, Minamiaizu Town, one bear was on a mountain slope.
Minamiaizu Kanaizawa, Fukushima
Around 11:55 a.m. on Monday, June 22, a witness (a man in his 60s) spotted a bear (about 1 m in body length) climbing the slope of a mountain to the east while he was doing farm work in the Hachimammae area, Tabe, Minamiaizu Town. The bear continued up the slope into the forested mountain area and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Tabe, Fukushima
One bear was sighted in Tabu Hachimanmae, Minamiaizu Town.
Minamiaizu Tabe, Fukushima
A man in his 60s working on farm tasks spotted one bear climbing a mountain slope in Tabu, Minamiaizu Town.
Minamiaizu Tabe, Fukushima
Around 1:20 p.m. on Friday, June 19, in Tabebara, Tajima, Minamiaizu Town, a witness (male in his 50s) saw a bear about 50 cm in body length near a shrine to the north while mowing grass. The bear then ran toward the river to the north and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Tabe, Fukushima
On 2026-06-19 afternoon, one bear was seen moving in Tabebara, Tajima, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima.
Minamiaizu Tabe, Fukushima
At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, on National Route 121 in the Shimoozawa area of Nagano, Minamiaizu Town, a passenger car driven by a woman in her 70s, while traveling westbound, collided with a bear (about 50 cm in body length) that was crossing the road from south to north. After the collision, the bear continued north and entered the forest. The vehicle sustained minor damage. No human injuries or other property damage were confirmed.
Minamiaizu Tando, Fukushima
On Wednesday, June 17 at approximately 11:52 a.m., while on patrol in Okura, Reido area, Tadami Town, a police officer sighted one bear (about 50 cm in body length) climbing a mulberry tree beside National Route 289. The bear fled into the forested hills to the south and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Tadami Okura, Fukushima
Around 11:52 on 2026-06-17, a bear was seen moving at Okura Reido in Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture.
Tadami Okura, Fukushima
While taking a break inside the vehicle, they observed one bear (approximately 0.5 m in body length) crossing the road.
Minamiaizu Nagano, Fukushima
On Sunday, June 14, at approximately 4:45 p.m., in the Dosshita area of Nagano, Minamiaizu Town, a witness (male in his 70s) observed one bear (about 50 cm in body length) crossing the road from south to north while he was taking a break. The bear fled into the brush on the north side and its subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Nagano, Fukushima
While driving a vehicle, the observer sighted one bear (approximately 0.5 m in body length) in a field/cropland.
Minamiaizu Tabe, Fukushima
A bear was sighted in Nagataseguchi, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture, around 11:42 on 2026-06-12.
Minamiaizu Nagata, Fukushima
On Friday, June 12 at approximately 11:42 a.m., in the Sekiguchi area of Nagata, Minamiaizu Town, a witness (male in his 40s) spotted a bear while driving. The witness saw one bear (about 50 cm in body length) sitting in the roadside grass. The witness drove past the location, so the bear’s subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Nakaarai, Fukushima
While driving a vehicle, the observer sighted one bear (about 0.5 m in body length) sitting in the grass.
Minamiaizu Nagata, Fukushima
While driving a vehicle, the observer saw one bear (approximately 0.5 m in body length) climbing a tree along the roadside.
Minamiaizu Yamaguchi, Fukushima
On Friday, June 12 at around 7:00 a.m., in Yamaguchi Aza Tsubakidaira area, Minamiaizu Town, Minamiaizu District, a witness (male in his 80s) observed one bear (approximately 50 cm in body length) climbing a tree by the roadside. The witness continued on without intervening, and the bear’s subsequent whereabouts are unknown.
Minamiaizu Azuma, Fukushima
On Thursday, June 11 at around 2:00 p.m., in Murashimo, Yamaguchi, Minamiaizu Town, a witness (male in his 60s) observed one bear (about 50 cm in body length) climbing a tree in the forest. The bear noticed the witness and ran off toward the deeper part of the woods.
Minamiaizu Yamaguchi, Fukushima
While at home, the observer sighted one bear (approx. 0.5 m in body length) in the forested area climbing a tree.
Minamiaizu Yamaguchi, Fukushima
Peak activity at 11:00 with 10 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Uonuma, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 85 km route runs from Minamiaizu to Uonuma, passing through Fukushima and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Uonuma, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.
