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This 86 km route runs from Takayama to Minamiuonuma, passing through Nagano and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamanouchi Kanbayashi, Nagano.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
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On the way to Shiga Highlands, I saw a cub cross the road from left to right and enter a house.
Yamanouchi Kanbayashi, Nagano
Size: adult with cub(s)
Takayama, Nagano
Size: Adult
Takayama, Nagano
While driving on Prefectural Route 268, I spotted one bear. It went into the brush to the south.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
A single cub was sighted near the lift unloading area on the Ipponsugi Ski Resort slope.
Yuzawa, Niigata
While driving on Prefectural Route 351, I sighted one bear. It moved eastward.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
While traveling on the town road Sekiba-Matsukawa Line, one bear was sighted. It moved eastward.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
Discovered bear tracks in the field.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
I saw one cub entering the woods.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Around 7:30 on 2026-06-07, a bear was sighted near Muica Snow Resort in Kokuriyama, Minamiuonuma City.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
I discovered bear tracks in the field.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Tsumagoi, Gunma
While driving on the Kendo Kandatsu-Yuzawa Line, I spotted one bear. It ran off toward the mountains to the west.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
I observed one bear approximately 0.8 m in body length entering the woods.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
A mother bear was up in a tree, growling to threaten. A cub was in the bamboo grass below.
Yamanouchi Ichinose, Nagano
A staff member discovered bear tracks in a rice paddy.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Peak activity at 7:00 with 4 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamanouchi Kanbayashi, Nagano.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 86 km route runs from Takayama to Minamiuonuma, passing through Nagano and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 16 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 8 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Yamanouchi Kanbayashi, Nagano. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
