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This 21 km route runs from Myoko to Mount Hiuchi within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Myoko, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
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While driving on Prefectural Route Suginosawa Futamata Line, I observed one bear crossing the road from west to east near the intersection with the municipal road Ikenotaira Onsen North-South Line.
Myoko, Niigata
While driving on Municipal Road Suginosawa Route 14, witnessed one bear crossing the road from west to east.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear was sighted crossing the road from south to north near the Shin-Akakura-shita bus stop.
Myoko, Niigata
Bear sighting of one bear on a city road in Tagiri, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
While traveling on Prefectural Route 187, sighted one bear entering the brush on the north side.
Myoko, Niigata
On a prefectural road in Sekiyama, Myoko City, a city-operated route bus collided with a bear, damaging the bumper.
Myoko, Niigata
A bear was sighted in Akakura, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
While traveling on Prefectural Route Myoko Kogen Park Line, a single bear was sighted crossing the road from north to south.
Myoko, Niigata
Size: Adult
Shinano Nojiri, Nagano
While walking along the municipal road Futamata-Akakura Onsen Line, near the underpass box of the Joshin-etsu Expressway, I witnessed one bear crossing the road from south to north.
Myoko, Niigata
Peak activity at 14:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 10 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 Myoko, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 14:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 21 km route runs from Myoko to Mount Hiuchi within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 10 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 Myoko, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
