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This 114 km route runs from Takasaki to Tsunan, passing through Gunma and Niigata. In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tokamachi, Niigata.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
While driving on Prefectural Route 76, I witnessed a young bear cub crossing the road.
Tokamachi, Niigata
Shibukawa 赤城町棚下, Gunma
One bear (body length unknown) was sighted while traveling on the municipal road Matsukawa-Nakako-Gawara Line. Its subsequent movement route is unknown.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
Found bear tracks in the rice paddy.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
One bear was sighted on a town road in the Tsuchidaru area of Yuzawa Town, Niigata.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
While driving on the Matsukawa Nakako-gawara municipal road, one bear was sighted. It was moving from the expressway direction toward the Uono River direction.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
One cub spotted near Prefectural Route 49.
Tsunan Sanga, Niigata
Around 6:45 PM on June 14, a bear was sighted in Yuhara, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami Yubara, Gunma
I encountered an Asiatic black bear (Tsukinowaguma) crossing the road on a forest road heading to Mount Omine / Ōmine-numa.
Minakami, Gunma
While driving on Prefectural Route 268, I spotted one bear. It went into the brush to the south.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
A single cub was sighted near the lift unloading area on the Ipponsugi Ski Resort slope.
Yuzawa, Niigata
While driving on Prefectural Route 351, I sighted one bear. It moved eastward.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
While traveling on the town road Sekiba-Matsukawa Line, one bear was sighted. It moved eastward.
Yuzawa Tsuchidaru, Niigata
A bear was sighted in Misatocho Zenchi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, around 17:40 on June 10.
Takasaki 箕郷町善地, Gunma
On the mountain trail heading toward Shaka no Reisen, I encountered it just past a curve. When I honked the horn, it ran off from the road into the mountains.
Minakami Namezawa, Gunma
Around 9:50 PM on June 4, a bear was sighted in Kamishirai, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.
Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma
Shibukawa 上白井, Gunma
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
Bear on the Mount Tamagawa trail, approx 500m elevation up
Minakami, Gunma
While driving on the Kendo Kandatsu-Yuzawa Line, I spotted one bear. It ran off toward the mountains to the west.
Yuzawa Kandatsu, Niigata
I observed one bear approximately 0.8 m in body length entering the woods.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Around 6:00 on 2026-05-26, a bear was sighted in Yagatahara-machi, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture.
Numata Yakatabaramachi, Gunma
Moved from Kamagawa, passed through rice fields, and headed toward the mountains.
Tokamachi, Niigata
Peak activity at 7:00 with 3 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tokamachi, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 7:00. 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, 24 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 4 of them. The latest sighting was reported 3 days ago near Tokamachi, Niigata. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
