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Ueno to Shibukawa Hiking Route

Hiking · High Risk · 69 km · 14h 19m · 2 stops · 15 sightings · Saved July 24, 2026 · Last updated 1 hour ago
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Safety Summary

This 69 km route runs from Ueno to Shibukawa within Gunma. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma.

At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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Highlights Along Your Route (1)

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

Minowa Castle
Moderate Risk

Minowa Castle

Gunma

282 incidents

Minowa Castle
Moderate Risk

Minowa Castle

Gunma

282 incidents

Route Timeline

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Ueno, Gunma
High Risk 69 km 14h 19m 15 sightings within 5 km
Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

Official ·2 days ago
Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago

A bear was sighted in Mizusawa, Ikaho-machi, Shibukawa City, Gunma on 2026-07-19.

Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

News ·1 week ago
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Shibukawa, Gunma

Shibukawa, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Shibukawa, Gunma

Shibukawa, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Shibukawa, Gunma

Shibukawa, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Shibukawa, Gunma

Shibukawa, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Shimonita Nakaosaka, Gunma

Shimonita Nakaosaka, Gunma

Official ·1 week ago
Shibukawa 伊香保町湯中子, Gunma

Shibukawa 伊香保町湯中子, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Tomioka 妙義町上高田, Gunma

Tomioka 妙義町上高田, Gunma

Official ·2 weeks ago
Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

Shibukawa 伊香保町水沢, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Annaka 下秋間, Gunma

Annaka 下秋間, Gunma

Official ·3 weeks ago
Shibukawa 渋川, Gunma

Around 08:30 on 2026-06-28, a bear was sighted in Shibukawa, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.

Shibukawa 渋川, Gunma

News ·1 month ago
Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

Official ·1 month ago
Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

On 2026-06-28 morning, a bear was sighted in Ikahomachi Ikaho, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.

Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma

News ·1 month ago
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Shibukawa, Gunma
Total Distance: 69 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 8:00 with 4 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, 15 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 2 days ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 69 km route runs from Ueno to Shibukawa within Gunma. In the past 30 days, 15 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 1 of them. The latest sighting was reported 2 days ago near Shibukawa 伊香保町伊香保, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.

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