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Nasu to Otawara Cycling Route

Cycling · High Risk · 81 km · 4h 53m · 10 stops · 14 sightings · Saved July 3, 2026 · Last updated 37 minutes ago
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Incidents in last 30 days
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Safety Summary

This 81 km route runs from Nasu to Otawara, passing through Tochigi and Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi.

At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (2)

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

Mount Nasu
Low Risk

Mount Nasu

Tochigi

185 incidents

Nasu Highlands
Moderate Risk

Nasu Highlands

Tochigi

388 incidents

Mount Nasu
Low Risk

Mount Nasu

Tochigi

185 incidents

Nasu Highlands
Moderate Risk

Nasu Highlands

Tochigi

388 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nasu, Tochigi
Low Risk 5.2 km 19m No incidents
1
Nasu, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 7.6 km 29m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

It crossed ahead of me at quite a high speed, about 50 meters in front, while I was riding the Nasu Kogen Long Ride. The exact time is not certain.

Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

Official ·2 weeks ago
2
Nasu, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 9.3 km 33m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

It crossed ahead of me at quite a high speed, about 50 meters in front, while I was riding the Nasu Kogen Long Ride. The exact time is not certain.

Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

Official ·2 weeks ago
3
Nishigo, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 4.4 km 17m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

It crossed ahead of me at quite a high speed, about 50 meters in front, while I was riding the Nasu Kogen Long Ride. The exact time is not certain.

Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

Official ·2 weeks ago
4
Nishigo, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 5.8 km 31m 1 sightings within 5 km
Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

It crossed ahead of me at quite a high speed, about 50 meters in front, while I was riding the Nasu Kogen Long Ride. The exact time is not certain.

Nishigo 大字小田倉, Fukushima

Official ·2 weeks ago
5
Nishigo, Fukushima
Moderate Risk 15 km 1h 10m 7 sightings within 5 km
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Yumoto, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture on 2026-07-21.

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

News ·5 days ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·5 days ago

Nasu もみじヶ丘, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
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Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Yumoto, Nasu Town.

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasu つつじヶ丘, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
6
Mount Nasu, Tochigi
High Risk 11 km 22m 12 sightings within 5 km
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Yumoto, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture on 2026-07-21.

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

News ·5 days ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·5 days ago
Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Takakuotsu, Nasu Town.

Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago
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Nasu もみじヶ丘, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Yumoto, Nasu Town.

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasu つつじヶ丘, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Takakuotsu, Nasu Town, around 11:30 on June 29.

Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasu, Tochigi

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
Nasu, Tochigi

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
7
Nasu, Tochigi
Moderate Risk 8.9 km 27m 9 sightings within 5 km
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Yumoto, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture on 2026-07-21.

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

News ·5 days ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·5 days ago
Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Takakuotsu, Nasu Town.

Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago
Show 6 more
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Yumoto, Nasu Town.

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago

Around 6:10 PM on 2026-07-14, a bear was sighted in Nishi-Iwasaki, Nasushiobara City.

Nasushiobara 西岩崎, Tochigi

News ·1 week ago
Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

A bear was sighted in Takakuotsu, Nasu Town, around 11:30 on June 29.

Nasu 高久乙, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago
Nasu, Tochigi

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
Nasu, Tochigi

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
8
Nasu, Tochigi
Low Risk 13 km 45m No incidents
G
Otawara, Tochigi
Total Distance: 81 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 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, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 81 km route runs from Nasu to Otawara, passing through Tochigi and Fukushima. In the past 30 days, 14 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, reroute or postpone your ride until activity quiets.

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