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Nikko Drive

Driving · High Risk · 64 km · 1h 35m · 2 stops · 12 sightings · Saved June 22, 2026 · Last updated 19 hours ago
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Safety Summary

This 64 km route starts and ends around Nikko, passing through Tochigi. 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 1 day ago near Nikkō 所野, Tochigi.

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

Your Route

Route Profile

Highlights Along Your Route (7)

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

Nikko
Low Risk

Nikko

Tochigi

315 incidents

Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
Low Risk

Shrines and Temples of Nikkō

Tochigi

306 incidents

Rinnō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Rinnō-ji Temple

Tochigi

312 incidents

Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Low Risk

Nikkō Tōshō-gū

Tochigi

317 incidents

Futarasan Shrine
Low Risk

Futarasan Shrine

Tochigi

316 incidents

Kegon Falls
Low Risk

Kegon Falls

Tochigi

329 incidents

Lake Chūzenji
Low Risk

Lake Chūzenji

Tochigi

321 incidents

Nikko
Low Risk

Nikko

Tochigi

315 incidents

Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
Low Risk

Shrines and Temples of Nikkō

Tochigi

306 incidents

Rinnō-ji Temple
Low Risk

Rinnō-ji Temple

Tochigi

312 incidents

Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Low Risk

Nikkō Tōshō-gū

Tochigi

317 incidents

Futarasan Shrine
Low Risk

Futarasan Shrine

Tochigi

316 incidents

Kegon Falls
Low Risk

Kegon Falls

Tochigi

329 incidents

Lake Chūzenji
Low Risk

Lake Chūzenji

Tochigi

321 incidents

Route Timeline

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Nikko, Tochigi
High Risk 64 km 1h 35m 12 sightings within 5 km
Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Official ·1 day ago

Nikkō 松原町, Tochigi

Official ·1 week ago
Nikkō 宝殿, Tochigi

Nikkō 宝殿, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
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Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Around 10:05 on June 8, a bear was sighted in Tokorono, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

News ·2 weeks ago
Nikkō 小百, Tochigi

Nikkō 小百, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nikkō 清滝中安戸町, Tochigi

Nikkō 清滝中安戸町, Tochigi

Official ·2 weeks ago
Nikkō, Tochigi

Nikkō, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nikkō 清滝安良沢町, Tochigi

Around 19:05 on 2026-05-27, a bear was sighted in Kiyotaki Arasawa-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture.

Nikkō 清滝安良沢町, Tochigi

News ·3 weeks ago
Nikkō 清滝安良沢町, Tochigi

Nikkō 清滝安良沢町, Tochigi

Official ·3 weeks ago
Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Nikkō 所野, Tochigi

Official ·1 month ago
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Nikko, Tochigi
Total Distance: 64 km

When Are Bears Most Active?

Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 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
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, 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 1 day ago near Nikkō 所野, Tochigi.

What time of day are bears most active here?

Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.

Is this route safe to travel right now?

This 64 km route starts and ends around Nikko, passing through Tochigi. 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 1 day ago near Nikkō 所野, Tochigi. At this density of recent sightings, be ready to brake at any moment and avoid stopping in flagged stretches.

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