This 18.4 km route from Rinnō-ji Temple to Kinugawa Onsen crosses Tochigi. Over the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 12 hours ago near Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, Tochigi; the location sits about 10 m from the start of the route and 4.5 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Nikkō 山内, Tochigi, sitting about 0 m from the start and 819 m off the route line.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
Sighted something that appeared to be a cub on the way home.
Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, 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
Nikkō 野口, Tochigi
Sighted something that appeared to be a cub on the way home.
Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, Tochigi
A bear was reported sighted on a riverbed in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The article does not report any injuries or damage.
Nikkō 今市本町, 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
On 2026-04-24, a bear was sighted on a walkway in Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture, according to Shimotsuke Shimbun. The article is behind a paywall, so detailed circumstances and whether there were any injuries or damage are not confirmed.
Nikkō 今市本町, Tochigi
Nikkō 野口, Tochigi
Around 15:00 on April 21, two bears, about 1.2 meters and 0.5 meters long, were seen walking together on a municipal road near Kinugawa Park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. A nearby elementary school prompted police to patrol in cooperation with the city and warn people not to approach if they see the bears.
Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi
Nikkō 鬼怒川温泉滝, Tochigi
Peak activity at 15:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of this route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku).
The most recent sighting was reported 12 hours ago near Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, Tochigi; the location sits about 10 m from the start of the route and 4.5 km off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 15:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 18.4 km route from Rinnō-ji Temple to Kinugawa Onsen crosses Tochigi. Over the past 30 days, 7 bear sightings have been recorded within 5 km of the route, including 1 in the past week. This route runs through Asian black bear habitat (native to Honshu and Shikoku). The most recent sighting was reported 12 hours ago near Nikkō 清滝丹勢町, Tochigi; the location sits about 10 m from the start of the route and 4.5 km off the route line. The closest sighting to the route line was reported 2 weeks ago at Nikkō 山内, Tochigi, sitting about 0 m from the start and 819 m off the route line. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
