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This 62 km route runs from Myoko to Itoigawa, passing through Niigata and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Myoko, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
At around 9:50 on June 22, a bear was sighted in Suginozawa, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
A bear was sighted in Oaza Kehashizaka, Myoko.
Myoko, Niigata
A bear was sighted on a road in Keishizaka, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear was sighted. It was moving north.
Itoigawa, Niigata
One bear was sighted in Nakago-ku Fujisawa, Joetsu City, Niigata.
Joetsu, Niigata
Spotted one bear while driving to the fields. It moved northwest.
Joetsu, Niigata
While driving on the municipal Ōshika-Okeumi Road, a single bear was sighted heading into the forest.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear was sighted heading into the mountains to the east from the area near the Joshin-etsu Expressway.
Myoko, Niigata
A bear of unknown length was sighted on a city road in Niijima, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear seen heading toward the river to the east.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear sighted near the Chatan bus stop.
Joetsu, Niigata
Observed one bear moving on National Route 292 from east to west.
Myoko, Niigata
A bear about 0.5 meters long was sighted on a road in Nirejima, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
While driving on National Route 18, I sighted one bear. It crossed from west to east.
Myoko 大字上八幡新田, Niigata
A bear was sighted on Route 18 in Nashiki, Myoko City, and it crossed the road and left eastward.
Myoko 大字上八幡新田, Niigata
One bear sighted near the police box
Myoko, Niigata
On 2026-06-10 in the morning, a bear was seen moving in Kebyōzaka, Myoko City.
Myoko, Niigata
A bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a residential area in Himekawahara, Myoko City, Niigata.
Myoko, Niigata
One bear was sighted on the farm road along the left bank of Shimamichigawa. It moved eastward.
Itoigawa, Niigata
On the morning of 2026-06-06, a bear was sighted in Shimamichi, Itoigawa City.
Itoigawa, Niigata
While working in the field, one bear was sighted. It moved toward the mountain side.
Joetsu, Niigata
Peak activity at 8:00 with 4 incidents
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In the past 30 days, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Myoko, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. 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, 21 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Myoko, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
