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This 3.3 km route runs from Kota Shrine to Kasugayama Castle within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Joetsu, Niigata.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Spotted one bear on the road about 100 meters east of Kenshin-ko Budokan.
Joetsu, Niigata
A bear cub was sighted in an irrigation channel in Takidera, Joetsu City.
Joetsu, Niigata
Spotted one cub in an irrigation canal 250 m west of the University-mae South intersection.
Joetsu, Niigata
A single bear over 100 centimeters in body length was sighted on the Yamate side of Tanihama Park dog run, near the public restrooms.
Joetsu, Niigata
Around 14:20 on 2026-05-28, a bear was sighted in Teramachi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture.
Joetsu, Niigata
Peak activity at 4:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Joetsu, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 4:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 3.3 km route runs from Kota Shrine to Kasugayama Castle within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 5 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 1 week ago near Joetsu, Niigata. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
