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Higashi Ward, Niigata to Nagaoka Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 68 km · 2 stops · 17 sightings · Saved April 16, 2026 · Last updated 20 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 68 km route runs from Higashi Ward, Niigata to Nagaoka within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Mitsuke, Niigata.

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

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1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Niigata.

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Route Timeline

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Higashi Ward, Niigata, Niigata
High Risk 68 km 17 sightings within 5 km
Mitsuke, Niigata

Fled toward the mountains to the north

Mitsuke, Niigata

Official ·3 days ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Motomachi 1-chome, Mitsuke City, Niigata.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·3 days ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a parking lot in Motomachi 1, Mitsuke City, shortly after 6 a.m.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·3 days ago
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Mitsuke, Niigata

One bear was sighted on the main prefectural road Nagoka-Mitsuke-Sanjo line in Tai-cho, Mitsuke City, Niigata.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·6 days ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

One bear was sighted within Tai Town (on the Nagaoka-Mitsuke-Sanjo Prefectural Road). It fled westward.

Mitsuke, Niigata

Official ·6 days ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

One bear was sighted near the Fudōson (sacred guardian statue) beside Prefectural Route Nagaoka-Mitsuke-Sanjo. It fled north.

Mitsuke, Niigata

Official ·1 week ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

A bear was sighted on the Kariyata cycling road in Tsukimidai 2, Mitsuke City.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·1 week ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

Around 4:00 PM on June 14, a bear was sighted in Tsukimi-dai 2-chome, Mitsuke City, Niigata, and was seen moving.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·1 week ago
Sanjo, Niigata

Bear traces (claw marks and broken branches) were confirmed on a persimmon tree within the grounds of a private residence in the Takayasu-ji area.

Sanjo, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

A single bear was sighted on Prefectural Route Mitsuke-Tochio. It fled into the mountains to the north.

Mitsuke, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

A bear about 50 cm long was sighted on the major prefectural road Mitsuke-Tochio Line in Hosoe, Mitsuke City.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago

One bear about 0.5 meters long was sighted on a prefectural road in Hosoe 1, Mitsuke City, shortly before 6:30 p.m.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

One bear was sighted on Prefectural Road Mitsuke-Tochio. It crossed the road and fled into the mountains to the south.

Mitsuke, Niigata

Official ·2 weeks ago
Mitsuke, Niigata

Around 2:00 PM on June 2, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted on a prefectural road in Honcho 3, Mitsuke City. It was very close to houses.

Mitsuke, Niigata

News ·2 weeks ago

A bear about 1 meter in size was sighted behind the company’s hill. Afterwards, it left the area and went into the mountain.

Sanjo, Niigata

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted behind a company in Kotaki, Sanjo City.

Sanjo, Niigata

News ·3 weeks ago

A bear about one meter long was sighted. It then left toward the mountains.

Sanjo, Niigata

Official ·3 weeks ago
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Nagaoka, Niigata
Total Distance: 68 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 6:00 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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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, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Mitsuke, Niigata.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 68 km route runs from Higashi Ward, Niigata to Nagaoka within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 17 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Mitsuke, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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