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Oni hoko yama to Sakuho Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 46 km · 11h 1m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved May 30, 2026 · Last updated 4 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 46 km route runs from Oni hoko yama to Sakuho, passing through Gunma and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Ozawa, Gunma.

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

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Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Gunma, Nagano.

Oni hoko yama
Low Risk

Oni hoko yama

Gunma

50 incidents

Oni hoko yama
Low Risk

Oni hoko yama

Gunma

50 incidents

Route Timeline

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Oni hoko yama, Gunma
High Risk 46 km 11h 1m 12 sightings within 5 km
Ozawa, Gunma

Ozawa, Gunma

Official ·1 day ago
Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Official ·4 days ago

Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Official ·4 days ago
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Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Official ·4 days ago
Shimonita Aokura, Gunma

Shimonita Aokura, Gunma

Official ·5 days ago
Kanra, Gunma

Kanra, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Nanmoku Ohinata, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Tozawa, Gunma

Tozawa, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Ohinata, Sakuho Town.

Sakuho 大字大日向, Nagano

News ·1 week ago
Nanmoku Mukuruma, Gunma

Nanmoku Mukuruma, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

Oshiozawa, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago

Ozawa, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Sakuho, Nagano
Total Distance: 46 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 7:00 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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Emergency Contacts

110
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, 12 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 1 day ago near Ozawa, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 46 km route runs from Oni hoko yama to Sakuho, passing through Gunma and Nagano. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Ozawa, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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