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This 15 km route runs from Rinnō-ji Temple to Kegon Falls within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Nikkō 所野, Tochigi.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Nikkō 所野, Tochigi
70cmほどの小さめな熊 ガードレールの下を通って坂の間の茂みに降っていった
Nikkō 細尾町, Tochigi
Sighted something that appeared to be a cub on the way home.
Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, Tochigi
On May 3, 2026 at around 17:50, a single cub was observed crossing the national highway near the old tollbooth at the bottom of Irohazaka. The incident has been reported to emergency services (110).
Nikkō, Tochigi
A bear was reported sighted at Nikko Toshogu in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article urges that if encountered, people should stay calm, keep their distance and quietly evacuate, and that bear spray should be practiced beforehand.
Nikkō 山内, Tochigi
Peak activity at 16:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 5 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 Nikkō 所野, Tochigi.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 16:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 15 km route runs from Rinnō-ji Temple to Kegon Falls within Tochigi. In the past 30 days, 5 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 Nikkō 所野, Tochigi. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
