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Kinugawa Onsen to Oyama Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 82 km · 1h 35m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved June 29, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 82 km route runs from Kinugawa Onsen to Oyama within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tochigi.

Kinugawa Onsen
Moderate Risk

Kinugawa Onsen

Tochigi

238 incidents

Tobu World Square
Moderate Risk

Tobu World Square

Tochigi

243 incidents

Kinugawa Onsen
Moderate Risk

Kinugawa Onsen

Tochigi

238 incidents

Tobu World Square
Moderate Risk

Tobu World Square

Tochigi

243 incidents

Route Timeline

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Kinugawa Onsen, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 82 km 1h 35m 8 sightings within 5 km
Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi

At around 9:45 PM on August 5, a bear was sighted in Seo, Nikko City.

Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi

News ·1 day ago
Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi

Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago
Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi

Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago
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Kanuma 久野, Tochigi

A bear was witnessed in the field in the night time.

Kanuma 久野, Tochigi

4 days ago
Tochigi 吹上町, Tochigi

One bear-like animal was sighted in Fukiage-cho, Tochigi City.

Tochigi 吹上町, Tochigi

News ·6 days ago

A bear was sighted in Okawamachi, Nikko City.

Nikkō 大桑町, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago
Nikkō 川室, Tochigi

Nikkō 川室, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nikkō 町谷, Tochigi

Nikkō 町谷, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Oyama, Tochigi
Total Distance: 82 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 21:00 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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 21:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 82 km route runs from Kinugawa Onsen to Oyama within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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