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This 45 km route runs from Itoigawa to Kasugayama Castle within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Itoigawa, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
A single cub was sighted near Tokugai Bridge from National Route 8.
Itoigawa, Niigata
Spotted one bear near my house. It moved off toward the mountains.
Joetsu, Niigata
Observed one bear near the residence. It moved toward the east side of the mountain.
Joetsu, Niigata
Around 14:20 on 2026-05-28, a bear was sighted in Teramachi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.
Joetsu, Niigata
A bear was sighted in Mukaihashi, Joetsu City, around 5:30 AM on May 26.
Joetsu, Niigata
One bear was sighted near the Mukaihashi-kita intersection in the Mukaihashi area (Oaza Mukaihashi).
Joetsu, Niigata
A single bear approximately 100 centimeters in body length was sighted 250 meters east of the Takada West Gateball House.
Joetsu, Niigata
A bear was sighted in Teramachi, Joetsu City, around 5:15 AM on May 26.
Joetsu, Niigata
A 1m-long bear was sighted in a residential area of Teramachi 2-chome, Joetsu City, Niigata.
Joetsu, Niigata
While driving on the municipal road Sennō-Tsutsuishi Line, I observed one cub. It moved west.
Itoigawa, Niigata
Peak activity at 5:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Itoigawa, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 45 km route runs from Itoigawa to Kasugayama Castle within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Itoigawa, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
