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Mashiko to Komine Castle Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 97 km · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 4, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 97 km route runs from Mashiko to Komine Castle, passing through Tochigi and Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Nasushiobara 大原間, Tochigi.

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 Tochigi, Fukushima.

Komine Castle
Moderate Risk

Komine Castle

Fukushima

298 incidents

Komine Castle
Moderate Risk

Komine Castle

Fukushima

298 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mashiko, Tochigi
High Risk 97 km 12 sightings within 5 km
Nasushiobara 大原間, Tochigi

Around 4:00 PM on June 19, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a road in Oharanishi 1-chome, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 大原間, Tochigi

News ·4 days ago
Nasushiobara 前弥六南町, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 前弥六南町, Tochigi

Official ·4 days ago
Nasu 一ツ樅, Tochigi

Around 5:30 AM on June 12, a bear was sighted in Takakuhei, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture.

Nasu 一ツ樅, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago
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Shirakawa, Fukushima

On June 8 (Monday) at approximately 5:50 PM, in the Kurokawa area below Shirasaka, Shirakawa City, a witness (male in his teens) spotted one bear (about 2 meters in body length) by the roadside while riding a bicycle.

Shirakawa, Fukushima

Official ·2 weeks ago

At around 2:00 a.m., one bear about 1.5 meters long was sighted within the grounds of a house in Yamada, Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Yaita Yamada, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago
Yaita Yamada, Tochigi

Yaita Yamada, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 折戸, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 折戸, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Takanashi, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

News ·1 month ago
Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago

Around 21:40 on May 24, a bear was sighted in Takabayashi, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 高林, Tochigi

News ·1 month ago
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Komine Castle, Fukushima
Total Distance: 97 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 2:00 with 1 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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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, 12 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 4 days ago near Nasushiobara 大原間, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 2:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 97 km route runs from Mashiko to Komine Castle, passing through Tochigi and Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Nasushiobara 大原間, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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