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This 2.6 km route starts and ends around Yuzawa, passing through Niigata. In the past 30 days, 9 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 Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
Spotted one bear in the brush alongside National Route 17.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
One bear was sighted in a rice paddy beside Town Road Tozawa No. 1. It fled toward the mountain to the west.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Observed one bear approximately 1.5 meters in body length.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Observed one bear while driving on the municipal road Chuo Line. It moved off toward the west.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Two bears, a mother and a cub, were sighted between Yuzawa Toei Hotel and Takizawa Park. Their subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa, Niigata
Shortly after 17:00 on May 11, 2026, two bears about 1 meter long were sighted beside a town road in Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town. The sighting was reported about 100 meters from Takizawa Park and very close to residences, according to the Minamiuonuma police.
Yuzawa, Niigata
A single cub was sighted between Yagisawa Bus Stop and Shibahara Tunnel. Its subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
A bear sighting was reported in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture on May 11. The article does not provide details such as the number of bears or the time of the sighting.
Yuzawa, Niigata
While driving on National Route 17 near the Tohoku Electric Kandatsu Substation, one bear (body length unknown) was sighted. Its subsequent travel route is unknown.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Peak activity at 17:00 with 2 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 9 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 Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 17:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 2.6 km route starts and ends around Yuzawa, passing through Niigata. In the past 30 days, 9 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 Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
