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This 114 km route runs from Takasaki to Tsunan, passing through Gunma and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
At around 6:00 today, one bear about 1 meter long was sighted in the Uono River area in Daitsuchi, Yuzawa Town, Niigata.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
While driving on National Route 17, I spotted one cub just before the Shibahara Tunnel (Yuzawa side). It was moving south.
Yuzawa Mitsumata, Niigata
Bear sighting of one bear in a field in Kandatsu, Yuzawa Town.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Black bear on the side of the road, then ran up into the brush
Yuzawa, Niigata
On 2026-07-12 in Oana, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, a bear was sighted.
Minakami Oana, Gunma
While driving on National Route 17, observed one bear. It was moving westward.
Yuzawa, Niigata
Three bears—a mother and two cubs—were sighted at the former Nunoba Ski Resort slope. Their subsequent movements are unknown.
Yuzawa, Niigata
One bear was sighted near the Kan-Etsu Expressway Tsuchitaru parking area.
Yuzawa, Niigata
Around 10:30 on July 6, a bear was sighted in Shimozu, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami Shimozu, Gunma
One bear was sighted near Tanigohashi Bridge. It was moving north.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
Around 8:00 on July 4, a bear was sighted in Shikanosawa, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami Yoshimoto, Gunma
Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma
Takasaki 中室田町, Gunma
Spotted a Class 1 bear while traveling on National Route 17. Subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
Around 4:50 PM on June 30, a bear was sighted in Agagawa, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami, Gunma
Around 4:05 PM on 2026-06-28, one bear was sighted in Anogawa, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami, Gunma
Around 08:30 on 2026-06-28, a bear was sighted in Shibukawa, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.
Shibukawa 渋川, Gunma
One bear was sighted near the former Tsuchitaru Ski Resort.
Yuzawa, Niigata
Showa Morishita, Gunma
Takasaki 中室田町, Gunma
Peak activity at 8:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 114 km route runs from Takasaki to Tsunan, passing through Gunma and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 20 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 3 of them. The latest sighting was reported 5 days ago near Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
