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This 4.3 km route runs from Higashichichibu to Minano within Saitama. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Chichibu Kuroya, Saitama.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Near the summit of Mount Minō
Chichibu Kuroya, Saitama
Chichibu Kuroya, Saitama
Near Kita-Sakura Street, Nagatoro, Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture A bear thought to be an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was spotted slightly off the busy tourist street in Nagatoro. It ran back into the mountain, but caution is advised because there are many people nearby.
Nagatoro, Saitama
Peak activity at 21:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Chichibu Kuroya, Saitama.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 21:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 4.3 km route runs from Higashichichibu to Minano within Saitama. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Chichibu Kuroya, Saitama. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
