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Numata Drive

Driving · High Risk · 59 km · 1h 28m · 5 stops · 18 sightings · Saved July 15, 2026 · Last updated 12 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 59 km route starts and ends around Numata, passing through Gunma. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Numata, Gunma
Moderate Risk 1.2 km Includes steps 6 sightings within 5 km
Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Numata Tonemachi-Oyo, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Oyo, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

On 2026-07-10 around 08:00, one bear was sighted in Tonegumisonohara, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture.

Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
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Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Tonegimachi Sonohara, Numata City, Gunma.

Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
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Numata, Gunma
High Risk 26 km 38m 15 sightings within 5 km
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Official ·1 day ago
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Around 08:10 on 2026-07-30, one bear was sighted in Tsukiyono, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.

Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

News ·1 day ago
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
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Minakami Gokan, Gunma

Minakami Gokan, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Numata Tonemachi-Oyo, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Oyo, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Numata Sayamamachi, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

On 2026-07-10 around 08:00, one bear was sighted in Tonegumisonohara, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture.

Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Numata Tonemachi-Ohara, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted in Tonegimachi Sonohara, Numata City, Gunma.

Numata Tonemachi-Sonohara, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
Numata Shirasawamachi-Kamikokobu, Gunma

Numata Shirasawamachi-Kamikokobu, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Minakami Kamizu, Gunma

Minakami Kamizu, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Minakami Shimozu, Gunma

Around 10:30 on July 6, a bear was sighted in Shimozu, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.

Minakami Shimozu, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
2
Minakami, Gunma
High Risk 19 km 30m 10 sightings within 5 km
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Official ·1 day ago
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Around 08:10 on 2026-07-30, one bear was sighted in Tsukiyono, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.

Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

News ·1 day ago
Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
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Minakami Gokan, Gunma

Minakami Gokan, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Shimokawada-machi, Numata City.

Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

News ·2 weeks ago
Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma

Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Minakami Kamizu, Gunma

Minakami Kamizu, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Minakami Shimozu, Gunma

Around 10:30 on July 6, a bear was sighted in Shimozu, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.

Minakami Shimozu, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma

Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma

Official ·1 month ago
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Shibukawa, Gunma
Moderate Risk 13 km 21m 4 sightings within 5 km

A bear was sighted in Shimokawada-machi, Numata City.

Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

News ·2 weeks ago
Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

Numata Shimokawadamachi, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma

Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma

Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma

Official ·1 month ago
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Numata, Gunma
Total Distance: 59 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 7 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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Emergency Contacts

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Police
119
Fire/Ambulance

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, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.

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

The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 59 km route starts and ends around Numata, passing through Gunma. In the past 30 days, 18 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Minakami Tsukiyono, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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