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This 834 m route starts and ends around Tokamachi, passing through Niigata. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tokamachi, Niigata.
With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
Moved from Kamagawa, passed through rice fields, and headed toward the mountains.
Tokamachi, Niigata
Around 10:30 on 2026-05-25, a bear was sighted in Shigechi, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture.
Tokamachi, Niigata
Observed one bear approximately 1.5 meters in body length.
Minamiuonuma, Niigata
Peak activity at 10:00 with 1 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tokamachi, Niigata.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 10:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 834 m route starts and ends around Tokamachi, passing through Niigata. In the past 30 days, 3 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 1 day ago near Tokamachi, Niigata. With activity this close, make noise as you hike, carry bear spray, and avoid the forest at dawn and dusk.
