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Mount Kusatsu-Shirane to Tsumagoi Cycling Route

Cycling · Moderate Risk · 24 km · 1h 25m · 3 stops · 7 sightings · Saved May 23, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
Lorelei NeutralLisa Wischofskyhttps://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/Remix of „Lorelei Neutral” (https://www.figma.com/community/file/1198749693280469639) by „Lisa Wischofsky”, licensed under „CC0 1.0” (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 24 km route runs from Mount Kusatsu-Shirane to Tsumagoi within Gunma. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 15 hours ago near Kusatsu, Gunma.

With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
Low Risk

Mount Kusatsu-Shirane

Gunma

190 incidents

HonShirone yama
Low Risk

HonShirone yama

Gunma

190 incidents

Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
Low Risk

Mount Kusatsu-Shirane

Gunma

190 incidents

HonShirone yama
Low Risk

HonShirone yama

Gunma

190 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Kusatsu-Shirane, Gunma
Low Risk 358 m Includes steps No incidents
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Mount Kusatsu-Shirane, Gunma
Moderate Risk 23 km 1h 25m 7 sightings within 5 km

Kusatsu, Gunma

Official ·15 hours ago
Tsumagoi Ozasa, Gunma

Tsumagoi Ozasa, Gunma

Official ·4 days ago
Tsumagoi Saikubo, Gunma

Tsumagoi Saikubo, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
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Tsumagoi, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

Tsumagoi Saikubo, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tsumagoi Ozasa, Gunma

Tsumagoi Ozasa, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Tsumagoi Ozasa, Gunma

Tsumagoi Ozasa, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Tsumagoi, Gunma
Total Distance: 24 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 13:00 with 4 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

110
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, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 15 hours ago near Kusatsu, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 24 km route runs from Mount Kusatsu-Shirane to Tsumagoi within Gunma. In the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 15 hours ago near Kusatsu, Gunma. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.

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