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Sōshū-ji Temple to Kiryu Drive

Driving · High Risk · 34 km · 1h 0m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved June 23, 2026 · Last updated 2 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 34 km route runs from Sōshū-ji Temple to Kiryu, passing through Tochigi and Gunma. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma.

At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

1 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tochigi, Gunma.

Sōshū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Sōshū-ji Temple

Tochigi

176 incidents

Sōshū-ji Temple
Low Risk

Sōshū-ji Temple

Tochigi

176 incidents

Route Timeline

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Sōshū-ji Temple, Tochigi
High Risk 34 km 1h 0m 12 sightings within 5 km
Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma

Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma

Official ·4 days ago

Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma

Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
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Kiryu 桜木町, Gunma

Kiryu 桜木町, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Kiryu 桜木町, Gunma

A bear was sighted in Shinjuku 1-chome, Kiryu City, Gunma, around 5:00 AM on June 15.

Kiryu 桜木町, Gunma

News ·1 week ago
Kiryu, Gunma

Kiryu, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Kiryu, Gunma

Around 8:30 PM on June 14, an animal believed to be a bear was seen moving in Kawauchicho 3-chome, Kiryu City.

Kiryu, Gunma

News ·1 week ago
Ashikaga 大月町, Tochigi

Sightings reported by the city A field 100 m east of Inoshin Shrine (Otsuki Town 412) Note: As a result of the on-site inspection, no signs of a bear were found.

Ashikaga 大月町, Tochigi

1 week ago

Ashikaga 板倉町, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago

Ashikaga 中川町, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago

Around 12:30 on May 26, an animal believed to be a bear was sighted in Hishimachi 4-chome, Kiryu City.

Kiryu, Gunma

News ·1 month ago
Kiryu, Gunma

Kiryu, Gunma

Official ·1 month ago
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Kiryu, Gunma
Total Distance: 34 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 22:00 with 2 incidents

Asian black bears on your route

Asian Black Bear

Asian Black Bear

Ursus thibetanus japonicus

Range
Honshu, Shikoku
Size
80–120 kg
Active
Dawn & dusk

Sharing space safely

  • ·Make noise as you walk; carry bear spray
  • ·If charged, stand firm and use the spray
  • ·If contact happens, resist firmly. They retreat when met with resistance
  • ·Don't climb. They climb better than you

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Emergency Contacts

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Police
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Fire/Ambulance

For mountain rescue, call 110 (police). They will coordinate with local rescue teams.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Route

How many bear sightings are on this route?

In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them.

When and where was the most recent bear sighting near this route?

The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 22:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 34 km route runs from Sōshū-ji Temple to Kiryu, passing through Tochigi and Gunma. In the past 30 days, 12 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 4 days ago near Kiryu 広沢町間ノ島, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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