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Komine Castle to Nasushiobara Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 37 km · 7h 51m · 2 stops · 13 sightings · Saved August 11, 2026 · Last updated 23 hours ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 37 km route runs from Komine Castle to Nasushiobara, passing through Fukushima and Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Nasu 北沢, Tochigi.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Komine Castle
Low Risk

Komine Castle

Fukushima

329 incidents

Komine Castle
Low Risk

Komine Castle

Fukushima

329 incidents

Route Timeline

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Komine Castle, Fukushima
High Risk 37 km 7h 51m 13 sightings within 5 km
Nasu 北沢, Tochigi

Nasu 北沢, Tochigi

Official ·3 days ago

Nasushiobara 細竹, Tochigi

Official ·4 days ago

Nasu もみじヶ丘, Tochigi

Official ·5 days ago
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Nasu Takaku-otsu, Tochigi

Official ·6 days ago

Nasu Takaku-otsu, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

On the evening of August 1, a bear was sighted in Takakuotsu, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture.

Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Takakuotsu, Nasu Town.

Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Nasu もみじヶ丘, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 6:10 PM on 2026-07-14, a bear was sighted in Nishi-Iwasaki, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 西岩崎, Tochigi

News ·1 month ago
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Nasushiobara, Tochigi
Total Distance: 37 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 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, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Nasu 北沢, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 37 km route runs from Komine Castle to Nasushiobara, passing through Fukushima and Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 13 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Nasu 北沢, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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