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This 22 km route runs from Lake Chūzenji to Shrines and Temples of Nikkō within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nikkō 宝殿, Tochigi.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
Nikkō 宝殿, Tochigi
Nikkō 瀬尾, Tochigi
Around 8:30 on July 31, a bear was sighted in Chugushi, Nikko City.
Nikkō, Tochigi
Nikkō, Tochigi
A resident spotted one bear on a residential property in Kutsuracho, Nikko City.
Nikkō 久次良町, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
One bear was sighted in Honcho, Nikko City.
Nikkō Honmachi, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
A bear was sighted in Hanaishicho, Nikko City, around 6:15 a.m. on July 28.
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Nikkō 清滝安良沢町, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Around 2:39 PM on 2026-07-26, a bear was sighted in Takumi-cho, Nikko City.
Nikkō Takumi, Tochigi
Nikkō Takumi, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Around 05:25 on 2026-07-24, a bear was sighted in Kujiracho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.
Nikkō 久次良町, Tochigi
Nikkō 久次良町, Tochigi
Around 11:07 on 2026-07-22, one bear was sighted in Hakaishicho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Nikkō 花石町, Tochigi
Nikkō 上鉢石町, Tochigi
Nikkō 上鉢石町, Tochigi
Nikkō Takumi, Tochigi
Nikkō Takumi, Tochigi
Nikkō 清滝安良沢町, Tochigi
Peak activity at 5:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nikkō 宝殿, Tochigi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 22 km route runs from Lake Chūzenji to Shrines and Temples of Nikkō within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 25 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Nikkō 宝殿, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
