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Nasushiobara to Nasu Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 32 km · 6h 20m · 3 stops · 29 sightings · Saved June 25, 2026 · Last updated 6 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 32 km route runs from Nasushiobara to Nasu within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Nasushiobara, Tochigi
High Risk 11 km 2h 8m 21 sightings within 5 km
Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago
Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago

Early on the morning of the 30th, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear at a house in Nakashiobara, Nasushiobara City, and suffered serious facial injuries.

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

News ·1 day ago
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Nasushiobara 塩原, Tochigi

Official ·2 days ago
Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Official ·4 days ago
Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Naka-Shiobara, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi, around 15:30 on June 15.

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 折戸, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 折戸, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 塩原, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 塩原, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 箭坪, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 箭坪, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Sekiya, Nasu-Shiobara City.

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 06:10 on 2026-06-06, a bear was sighted in Sekiya, Nasu-Shiobara City.

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nasushiobara, Tochigi
High Risk 22 km 4h 12m 29 sightings within 5 km
Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago
Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago

Early on the morning of the 30th, a man in his 70s was attacked by a bear at a house in Nakashiobara, Nasushiobara City, and suffered serious facial injuries.

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

News ·1 day ago
Show 26 more

Nasushiobara 塩原, Tochigi

Official ·2 days 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 days ago
Nasu, Tochigi

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·4 days ago
Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi

Official ·4 days ago
Nasu, Tochigi

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·5 days ago

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·6 days ago
Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago

Nasu, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasu 守子, Tochigi

Nasu 守子, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Naka-Shiobara, Nasushiobara City, Tochigi, around 15:30 on June 15.

Nasushiobara 中塩原, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 折戸, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 折戸, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasu 一ツ樅, Tochigi

Around 5:30 AM on June 12, a bear was sighted in Takakuhei, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture.

Nasu 一ツ樅, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 塩原, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 塩原, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Nasu 那須高原, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara 箭坪, Tochigi

Nasushiobara 箭坪, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Sekiya, Nasu-Shiobara City.

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Around 06:10 on 2026-06-06, a bear was sighted in Sekiya, Nasu-Shiobara City.

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago

Nasushiobara 関谷, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Nasushiobara, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nasu, Tochigi
Total Distance: 32 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 5:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 32 km route runs from Nasushiobara to Nasu within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 29 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 9 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Nasushiobara 下田野, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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