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Mount Nantai Hiking Route

Hiking · Moderate Risk · 4.5 km · 46m · 2 stops · 2 sightings · Saved May 18, 2026 · Last updated 46 minutes ago
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Safety Summary

This 4.5 km route starts and ends around Mount Nantai, passing through Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nikkō 細尾町, 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 (2)

2 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tochigi.

Mount Nantai
Low Risk

Mount Nantai

Tochigi

217 incidents

Kegon Falls
Low Risk

Kegon Falls

Tochigi

322 incidents

Mount Nantai
Low Risk

Mount Nantai

Tochigi

217 incidents

Kegon Falls
Low Risk

Kegon Falls

Tochigi

322 incidents

Route Timeline

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Mount Nantai, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 4.5 km 46m 2 sightings within 5 km
Nikkō 細尾町, Tochigi

70cmほどの小さめな熊 ガードレールの下を通って坂の間の茂みに降っていった

Nikkō 細尾町, Tochigi

5 days ago
Nikkō, Tochigi

On May 3, 2026 at around 17:50, a single cub was observed crossing the national highway near the old tollbooth at the bottom of Irohazaka. The incident has been reported to emergency services (110).

Nikkō, Tochigi

3 weeks ago
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Kegon Falls, Tochigi
Total Distance: 4.5 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. 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 5 days ago near Nikkō 細尾町, Tochigi.

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 4.5 km route starts and ends around Mount Nantai, passing through Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 2 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nikkō 細尾町, 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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