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This 21 km route runs from Sakado Castle to Tokamachi within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Minamiuonuma, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
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Discovered bear tracks under the persimmon tree.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
At around 06:45 on May 21, 2026, a bear was sighted in the Mizusawa No.3 area of Tokamachi City near Echigo-Mizusawa Station; it crossed National Route 117 and headed toward the Shinano River. A warning was issued advising people to avoid forests and thick grass nearby.
Tokamachi, Niigata
Crossed National Route 117 near Echigo-Mizusawa Station and moved toward the Shinano River.
Tokamachi, Niigata
At around 09:50 on May 20, footprints of a bear were found in a field near the Takasu Ground in the Obara settlement, Tokamachi City. The city is urging nearby residents and agricultural workers to exercise caution.
Tokamachi, Niigata
Bear tracks sighted; trail indicates movement toward the southeast.
Tokamachi, Niigata
A staff member discovered bear tracks in a rice paddy.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
I sighted one bear about 1 meter in body length near the 7th–8th station area of the Sakadoyama Castle Saka Course.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
A resident discovered bear tracks in a field.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
A resident sighted one bear approximately 1.0 m in body length.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
A resident spotted one bear about 1.0 m in body length near a reservoir.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
On the morning of the 3rd, a single bear about 1 m long was sighted in Izumimyoji, Minamiuonuma City; a report said the bear was walking north around a pond in the fields at about 10:00 AM. The sighting location was about 150 m from houses, and the police are coordinating with the city to issue notices and conduct patrols.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Peak activity at 6:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Minamiuonuma, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 6:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 21 km route runs from Sakado Castle to Tokamachi within Niigata. In the past 30 days, 11 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 5 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Minamiuonuma, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.
