This 11.0 km route from Shibukawa to Shibukawa crosses Gunma. Over the past 30 days, 4 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 4 days ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma; the location sits about 11.0 km from the start of the route and 620 m off the route line.
With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma
Higashiagatsuma, Gunma
There was something that appeared to be an Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma) near Shibukawa City General Park.
Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma
Takasaki, Gunma
Peak activity at 11:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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Over the past 30 days, 4 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 4 days ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma; the location sits about 11.0 km from the start of the route and 620 m off the route line.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 11:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 11.0 km route from Shibukawa to Shibukawa crosses Gunma. Over the past 30 days, 4 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 4 days ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma; the location sits about 11.0 km from the start of the route and 620 m off the route line. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.
