This 1.0 km route from Nagaoka to Nagaoka crosses Niigata. Over the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Nagaoka, Niigata; the location sits about 4 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Nagaoka 谷内二丁目, Niigata, sitting about 84 m from the start and 371 m off the route line.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
One bear sighted near Sonae Bridge over the Chigo-Shimizu River
Nagaoka, Niigata
One bear sighted near Sonae Bridge over Chigo Shimizu River
Nagaoka, Niigata
While working in a rice paddy on Karasuga Island, observed a bear emerge from a bamboo grove.
Nagaoka, Niigata
It ran toward the tunnel from the Togaya direction.
Nagaoka 谷内二丁目, Niigata
Tracks believed to be from a bear were found in the field.
Nagaoka, Niigata
A person gathering wild mountain vegetables spotted a bear. The bear climbed up the hill behind the shrine.
Nagaoka 谷内二丁目, Niigata
While driving on Prefectural Route 442, one cub was sighted. It moved westward.
Nagaoka 水沢, Niigata
At around 07:25 on 2026-04-23, one bear was sighted on a mountain path in Aketod, Nagaoka City; the sighting location was about 100 meters from nearby houses, and the police and city issued a warning. Earlier, cub sightings had increased since April 6, and a capture trap was set on April 10.
Nagaoka 明戸, Niigata
Spotted one bear while driving on a municipal road.
Nagaoka, Niigata
While driving on a farm road, a single bear was sighted.
Nagaoka, Niigata
Footprints discovered in the field
Nagaoka, Niigata
Peak activity at 6:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Nagaoka, Niigata; the location sits about 4 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 1.0 km route from Nagaoka to Nagaoka crosses Niigata. Over the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, with no new activity in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 1 week ago near Nagaoka, Niigata; the location sits about 4 m from the start of the route and 1.1 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 1 week ago at Nagaoka 谷内二丁目, Niigata, sitting about 84 m from the start and 371 m off the route line. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
