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Minowa Castle to Shibukawa Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 16 km · 30m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 26, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 16 km route runs from Minowa Castle to Shibukawa within Gunma. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Minowa Castle
Moderate Risk

Minowa Castle

Gunma

230 incidents

Minowa Castle
Moderate Risk

Minowa Castle

Gunma

230 incidents

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Minowa Castle, Gunma
Moderate Risk 16 km 30m 2 sightings within 5 km
Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

There was something that appeared to be an Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma) near Shibukawa City General Park.

Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

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Shibukawa, Gunma
Total Distance: 16 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 16:00 with 1 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, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. No reports were recorded in the past 7 days.

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

The latest sighting was reported 2 weeks ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 16 km route runs from Minowa Castle to Shibukawa within Gunma. In the past 30 days, 2 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 Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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