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This 23 km route runs from Yuzawa to Tokamachi within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
While driving on National Route 17, I spotted one cub just before the Shibahara Tunnel (Yuzawa side). It was moving south.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
Bear sighting of one bear in a field in Kandatsu, Yuzawa Town.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Black bear on the side of the road, then ran up into the brush
Yuzawa, Niigata
While driving on National Route 17, observed one bear. It was moving westward.
Yuzawa, Niigata
One bear was sighted near Ōshima Bridge. Its subsequent movement path is unknown.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
Three bears—a mother and two cubs—were sighted at the former Nunoba Ski Resort slope. Their subsequent movements are unknown.
Yuzawa, Niigata
One bear was sighted near Tanigohashi Bridge. It was moving north.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
Spotted a Class 1 bear while traveling on National Route 17. Subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
While driving on National Route 17, I spotted one cub just before the Shibahara Tunnel (Yuzawa side). It was moving south.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
Bear sighting of one bear in a field in Kandatsu, Yuzawa Town.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Black bear on the side of the road, then ran up into the brush
Yuzawa, Niigata
While driving on National Route 17, observed one bear. It was moving westward.
Yuzawa, Niigata
One bear was sighted near Ōshima Bridge. Its subsequent movement path is unknown.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
Three bears—a mother and two cubs—were sighted at the former Nunoba Ski Resort slope. Their subsequent movements are unknown.
Yuzawa, Niigata
Spotted a Class 1 bear while traveling on National Route 17. Subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Peak activity at 13:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.
The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 13:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 23 km route runs from Yuzawa to Tokamachi within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days. The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
