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This 62 km route runs from Myoko to Itoigawa, passing through Niigata and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 14 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 Itoigawa, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
While driving on a farm road, I witnessed a mother bear and cubs running from west to east.
Itoigawa, Niigata
Around 10:00 on July 30, one bear was sighted in Nakano-guchi, Itoigawa City.
Itoigawa, Niigata
While driving on Prefectural Route 39, witnessed one bear heading from south to north.
Myoko, Niigata
While running, I spotted one bear cub near the Prefectural Route 187 Myoko Kogen IC entrance intersection.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear sighted near the Tagiri intersection on National Route 18
Myoko, Niigata
One bear was sighted poking its head out of the brush near Tagiri public bathhouse.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear was observed crossing Prefectural Route 187 from west to east.
Myoko, Niigata
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
A bear was sighted in Shimamichi, Itoigawa City, around 9:00 AM.
Itoigawa, Niigata
One bear was sighted crossing Suganodaira Bridge within Shimamichi area. It was moving eastward.
Itoigawa, Niigata
While traveling on Prefectural Route 187, sighted one bear entering the brush on the north side.
Myoko, Niigata
Peak activity at 16:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 14 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 Itoigawa, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 62 km route runs from Myoko to Itoigawa, passing through Niigata and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 14 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 Itoigawa, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
