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This 1.3 km route starts and ends around Higashichichibu, passing through Saitama. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Minano Misawa, Saitama.
With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
A bear was sighted in Misawa, Minano Town on the night of 2026-07-11.
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Minano Town, Ōaza Misawa
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Around 5:10 a.m. on June 19, one bear was sighted in Minaya, Higashi-Chichibu Village, Saitama Prefecture. It crossed a road beside a house and went up a ravine.
Higashi-Chichibu Kaiya, Saitama
Higashi-Chichibu Kaiya, Saitama
A 1.2-meter bear was sighted in Misawa, Minano Town.
Minano Misawa, Saitama
Peak activity at 5:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Minano Misawa, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 5:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 1.3 km route starts and ends around Higashichichibu, passing through Saitama. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Minano Misawa, Saitama. With activity this close, ride with a partner, fit a bike bell, and avoid forested passes at dawn and dusk.
