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This 146 km route runs from Kaminarimon to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Showa Kawahake, Gunma.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
24 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, Saitama.
Showa Kawahake, Gunma
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma
Around 08:10 on 2026-07-30, one bear was sighted in Tsukiyono, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma
Minakami Gokan, Gunma
A bear was sighted in Shimokawada-machi, Numata City.
Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma
Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma
Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma
Numata Sayamamachi, Gunma
Peak activity at 8:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Showa Kawahake, Gunma.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 146 km route runs from Kaminarimon to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 9 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Showa Kawahake, Gunma. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
