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Sunshine 60 to Minakami Drive

Driving · Moderate Risk · 158 km · 2h 18m · 2 stops · 6 sightings · Saved May 13, 2026 · Last updated 3 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 158 km route runs from Sunshine 60 to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Showa Morishita, Gunma.

With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (18)

18 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, Saitama.

Sunshine 60
Low Risk

Sunshine 60

Tokyo

No incidents

Sunshine Aquarium
Low Risk

Sunshine Aquarium

Tokyo

No incidents

Ancient Orient Museum
Low Risk

Ancient Orient Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Owl Tower
Low Risk

Owl Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Gokoku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gokoku-ji Temple

Tokyo

No incidents

Hatoyama Hall
Low Risk

Hatoyama Hall

Tokyo

No incidents

Printing Museum
Low Risk

Printing Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden
Low Risk

Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden

Tokyo

No incidents

Sunshine 60
Low Risk

Sunshine 60

Tokyo

No incidents

Sunshine Aquarium
Low Risk

Sunshine Aquarium

Tokyo

No incidents

Ancient Orient Museum
Low Risk

Ancient Orient Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Owl Tower
Low Risk

Owl Tower

Tokyo

No incidents

Gokoku-ji Temple
Low Risk

Gokoku-ji Temple

Tokyo

No incidents

Hatoyama Hall
Low Risk

Hatoyama Hall

Tokyo

No incidents

Printing Museum
Low Risk

Printing Museum

Tokyo

No incidents

Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden
Low Risk

Koishikawa Kōrakuen Garden

Tokyo

No incidents

Route Timeline

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Sunshine 60, Tokyo
Moderate Risk 158 km 2h 18m 6 sightings within 5 km
Showa Morishita, Gunma

Showa Morishita, Gunma

Official ·3 days ago
Shibukawa 赤城町棚下, Gunma

Shibukawa 赤城町棚下, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

Around 9:50 PM on June 4, a bear was sighted in Kamishirai, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.

Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
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Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma

Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Shibukawa 赤城町津久田, Gunma

Shibukawa 赤城町津久田, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Shibukawa 赤城町津久田, Gunma

At around 20:00 on June 3, a bear was sighted in Akagi-cho Tsukuda, Shibukawa City.

Shibukawa 赤城町津久田, Gunma

News ·3 weeks ago
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Minakami, Gunma
Total Distance: 158 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 21:00 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

110
Police
119
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, 6 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 3 days ago near Showa Morishita, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 21:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 158 km route runs from Sunshine 60 to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 6 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Showa Morishita, Gunma. With activity this close, slow through forested stretches and stay alert at dawn and dusk when bears cross roads.

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