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This 143 km route runs from Kitamoto to Lake Chūzenji, passing through Saitama, Tochigi, and Gunma. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nikkō 所野, Tochigi.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
4 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Saitama, Tochigi, Gunma.
Nikkō 所野, Tochigi
A bear was sighted in Niisatomachi Hei, Utsunomiya City.
Utsunomiya 新里町, Tochigi
Utsunomiya 新里町, Tochigi
70cmほどの小さめな熊 ガードレールの下を通って坂の間の茂みに降っていった
Nikkō 細尾町, Tochigi
On May 12, 2026, a single bear was sighted on a prefectural road in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, according to Shimotsuke Shimbun Digital. Further details are behind a paywall.
Sano 高砂町, Tochigi
Sighted something that appeared to be a cub on the way home.
Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, Tochigi
On May 11, 2026, between about 16:00 and 17:00, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted on the prefectural road (Tanuma–Karasawayama Park Line) leading from Tochimoto Park toward Karasawayama in Tochimotocho, Sano City. The bear headed west after the sighting.
Sano 栃本町, Tochigi
A bear was reported sighted in a mountain forest in Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture. The full article is behind a paywall, so further details are not available.
Sano 高砂町, Tochigi
On May 3, 2026 at around 17:50, a single cub was observed crossing the national highway near the old tollbooth at the bottom of Irohazaka. The incident has been reported to emergency services (110).
Nikkō, Tochigi
A bear was reported sighted on a riverbed in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article does not report any injuries or damage.
Nikkō 今市本町, Tochigi
A bear was reported sighted at Nikko Toshogu in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article urges that if encountered, people should stay calm, keep their distance and quietly evacuate, and that bear spray should be practiced beforehand.
Nikkō 山内, Tochigi
Peak activity at 16:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.
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In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nikkō 所野, Tochigi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 143 km route runs from Kitamoto to Lake Chūzenji, passing through Saitama, Tochigi, and Gunma. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nikkō 所野, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
