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Mito to Takasaki Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 159 km · 1d 7h 59m · 2 stops · 8 sightings · Saved May 14, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 159 km route runs from Mito to Takasaki, passing through Ibaraki, Gunma, and Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 21 hours ago near Ashikaga 江川町, Tochigi.

With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (5)

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

Kurita Museum
Low Risk

Kurita Museum

Tochigi

206 incidents

Banna-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Banna-ji Temple

Tochigi

223 incidents

Watarase Bridge
Moderate Risk

Watarase Bridge

Tochigi

217 incidents

Gunma Prefectural Government Building
Low Risk

Gunma Prefectural Government Building

Gunma

159 incidents

Minowa Castle
Moderate Risk

Minowa Castle

Gunma

258 incidents

Kurita Museum
Low Risk

Kurita Museum

Tochigi

206 incidents

Banna-ji Temple
Moderate Risk

Banna-ji Temple

Tochigi

223 incidents

Watarase Bridge
Moderate Risk

Watarase Bridge

Tochigi

217 incidents

Gunma Prefectural Government Building
Low Risk

Gunma Prefectural Government Building

Gunma

159 incidents

Minowa Castle
Moderate Risk

Minowa Castle

Gunma

258 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mito, Ibaraki
Moderate Risk 159 km 1d 7h 59m 8 sightings within 5 km

両崖山手前の登山道横の林の中を走っていった

Ashikaga 江川町, Tochigi

21 hours ago
Takasaki 中室田町, Gunma

Takasaki 中室田町, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Ashikaga 利保町, Tochigi

Itsukushima Shrine, Toshihocho, Ashikaga City 100 m north of Nagusagawa River

Ashikaga 利保町, Tochigi

1 week ago
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Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Ashikaga 利保町, Tochigi

Sightings reported by the city From the Tenjinbashi intersection in Egawa Town 3-chome toward the northeast along Fukuromi River On-site inspection found no signs of a bear, but wild boar rooting was observed on the embankment.

Ashikaga 利保町, Tochigi

2 weeks ago
Ashikaga 大月町, Tochigi

Sightings reported by the city A field 100 m east of Inoshin Shrine (Otsuki Town 412) Note: As a result of the on-site inspection, no signs of a bear were found.

Ashikaga 大月町, Tochigi

2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Misatocho Zenchi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, around 17:40 on June 10.

Takasaki 箕郷町善地, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago

Ashikaga 板倉町, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Takasaki, Gunma
Total Distance: 159 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 11:00 with 2 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, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 21 hours ago near Ashikaga 江川町, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 159 km route runs from Mito to Takasaki, passing through Ibaraki, Gunma, and Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 8 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 21 hours ago near Ashikaga 江川町, Tochigi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.

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