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This 146 km route runs from Goshikizakura Ōhashi Bridge to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Minakami Shimozu, Gunma.
At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
9 places within 1 km of your route, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, Saitama.
Around 10:30 on July 6, a bear was sighted in Shimozu, Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture.
Minakami Shimozu, Gunma
One bear about 1 meter long was sighted near a field in Fujimi-machi Kogure, Maebashi City.
Maebashi 富士見町小暮, Gunma
Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma
Shibukawa 北牧, Gunma
On 2026-06-30 evening, one bear was sighted in Yokobori, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.
Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma
Around 08:30 on 2026-06-28, a bear was sighted in Shibukawa, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture.
Shibukawa 渋川, Gunma
Showa Morishita, Gunma
Shibukawa 赤城町棚下, Gunma
Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma
Shibukawa 横堀, Gunma
Peak activity at 8:00 with 2 incidents
Ursus thibetanus japonicus
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In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them.
The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Minakami Shimozu, Gunma.
Recent sightings on this route peak around 8:00. Bears are generally most active at dawn and dusk.
This 146 km route runs from Goshikizakura Ōhashi Bridge to Minakami, passing through Tokyo, Gunma, and Saitama. In the past 30 days, 10 bear sightings were reported within 5 km of the route. The past 7 days account for 2 of them. The latest sighting was reported 6 days ago near Minakami Shimozu, Gunma. At this density of recent sightings, consider rescheduling or choosing a different trail until activity quiets.
