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This 57 km route runs from Nasu to Ouchi Dam, passing through Tochigi and Fukushima. 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 1 week ago near Nishigo 大字真船, Fukushima.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tochigi, Fukushima.
At around 10:45 a.m. on the 19th, one bear (approximately 1 meter in body length) was seen crossing a village road in Mabase, Saigō Village and entering the mountain. No damage has been confirmed nearby; police are patrolling by patrol car and coordinating with the municipal office.
Nishigo 大字真船, Fukushima
At around 07:45 on May 19, 2026, a bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in Ma-fune Kamiyashiki (Ōaza Mafune, Kamiyashiki), Saigō Village, Fukushima Prefecture. No damage to people or property has been confirmed so far, and the police have urged caution.
Nishigo, Fukushima
Peak activity at 7:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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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 1 week ago near Nishigo 大字真船, Fukushima.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 57 km route runs from Nasu to Ouchi Dam, passing through Tochigi and Fukushima. 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 1 week ago near Nishigo 大字真船, Fukushima. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
