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This 53 km route runs from Kanra to Ogano, passing through Gunma and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Ogano Hannya, Saitama.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Ogano Hannya, Saitama
Around 500 m west of Hoboshōji Temple, Hannyagaki area, Ogano Town
Ogano Hannya, Saitama
Minano Kamihinozawa, Saitama
Minano Misawa, Saitama
A bear was sighted in Misawa, Minano Town on the night of 2026-07-11.
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Minano Town, Ōaza Misawa — near the upstream side of Misawa Bridge
Minano Misawa, Saitama
853 Ōhira, Kaminipposawa, Minano Town
Minano Kamihinozawa, Saitama
Minano Kanezawa, Saitama
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Minano Kanezawa, Saitama
At around 10 PM on 2026-07-08, one bear was sighted in Kanazawa, Minano Town, Saitama Prefecture.
Minano Kanezawa, Saitama
Minano Town, Ōaza Misawa
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Peak activity at 22:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Ogano Hannya, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 22:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 53 km route runs from Kanra to Ogano, passing through Gunma and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Ogano Hannya, Saitama. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
